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Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University, Named 23rd Board Chair of the Consortium for 2025-2026

September 17, 2025

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area is pleased to announce that Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University, has been appointed as the Chair of the Consortium’s … Continued

Fall 2025 Opening Statement

August 16, 2025

Over the next three weeks, more than 300,000 students will begin the fall semester at our Washington area colleges and universities – nearly 100,000 in the District.  They come here … Continued

Consortium President Receives Destination DC Ambassador Circle Award

February 6, 2025

Washington, DC — Destination DC Announces 2025 Ambassador Circle Awardees: Nine industry experts are recognized for creating a positive impact in the nation’s capital and for bringing meetings to the … Continued

Protected: New Report Shows Higher Education Institutions Drive $15 Billion in Economic Activity in Greater Washington

January 28, 2025

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Protected: New Report Shows Higher Education Institutions Drive $15 Billion in Economic Activity in Greater Washington

January 28, 2025

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NASH Awards $100,000 to Systems Demonstrating Innovation in Course Sharing

September 3, 2024

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) is proud to announce the four public higher education systems receiving awards through its Catalyst Fund focused on system-level … Continued

In Memoriam & Appreciation: Amy Takayama-Perez

July 18, 2023

The first time I met Amy, she yelled at me.  I had not yet started my position as the Dean of Admission at her alma mater, George Mason University, where … Continued

DC-Area Higher Education Leaders Respond to SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision

June 29, 2023

The following articles and statements were issued or posted in online news or social media outlets by presidents and administrators of Washington-area institutions of higher education and the Consortium of … Continued

Washington, DC-area universities release recommendations to reduce gun violence in the United States

March 1, 2023

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area provides approaches to address the ongoing national crisis  WASHINGTON, D.C., For release on or after February 28, 2023 – The Consortium … Continued

New study identifies innovative roles higher education institutions can play to address affordable housing needs

February 1, 2023

Providing land or capital for affordable housing projects among solutions highlighted by white paper WASHINGTON — The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area today released a special report that … Continued

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