About Us

At the heart of Marymount Manhattan College is New York City creativity

Like the city we call home, MMC is famous for its offerings in arts and culture.

But like everything else at MMC, our New York City creativity goes well beyond the expected: it infuses everything we do. Our students aren’t lost in some giant lecture hall. Instead, they’re figuring out new ways to help local kids who have speech impediments. They’re choreographing their own dance pieces that weave together ideas of identity, language, and belonging. They’re exploring how the sounds of the city affect their classmates’ moods. They’re designing imaginative chemistry experiments to answer questions about the world in which we live.

New York City creativity. It’s at the heart of the social movements our students ignite and the social problems they take on—like food insecurity, racial discrimination, poverty, and homelessness.

At Marymount Manhattan, we believe that if we nurture our students’ creativity, they will have the ability to find purpose, and adapt and grow throughout their lives. We also believe that through creative problem-solving, they will achieve our founders’ vision—of a just and equitable society in which each of us belongs because we’re different, and each of us makes an impact because we must.

What We’re About

Graduation from MMC past
From our beginnings as a two-year women’s college, we’ve transformed significantly and evolved to meet the changing needs of our students. But one thing has remained constant: our commitment to providing higher education for diverse populations.
Honors Day 2018
We want to see our students rise to their creative and intellectual potential, develop their own sense of personal growth, and chart their unique path to professional success. Equally important, we want them to be engaged members of their communities. 
Concept on the theme of racism. Stop racism. The image of protesting people, equality. protest. V...
We embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming and accessible community built on our core values and beliefs. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, along with the President’s Task Force for Racial Equity and the Advisory Committee for Inclusivity, have set specific goals for addressing issues of inequality.
  • The amazing classes taught by brilliant professors gave me the knowledge needed to step into a full-time role at a company. Furthermore, the fact that the college was in NYC made me independent, courageous, and open-minded. Being an RA (Resident Advisor) developed my communication, organization, and prioritization skills, which are crucial to my current role. Also, the peer-to-peer relationships that I developed with my professors gave me the confidence and support for the future.

    Sofija Gligorov ’13

    Class of 2013 Valedictorian, Major in International Business and Economics

    Meet Sofija
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MMC love! ? @nbcchicagotoday host and MMC alum Matthew Rodrigues ’04 remembers being Annaleigh Ashford ’05's resident advisor back in the...
MMC love! 💙 @nbcchicagotoday host and MMC alum Matthew Rodrigues ’04 remembers being Annaleigh Ashford ’05’s resident advisor back in the day. And when he went to check out his old buddy’s show—she’s starring in @sweeneytoddbway 🔪 of course—he wasn’t alone. Their whole @mmcreslife crew turned out, too! Here they are, in a straight line from left: Misty Robleto, former Director of Residence Life; Maran Garland ’05, former RA and resident director; Ashford, who is also a former RA; Yolanda Cruz, a former resident director; and Rodrigues. #MMCProud #GoGriffins
Our campus tour guides are ready! And, starting this month, MMC will be offering a Spanish-language tour, so native speakers and their fa...
Our campus tour guides are ready! And, starting this month, MMC will be offering a Spanish-language tour, so native speakers and their families can learn about us in whichever language they feel most comfortable with. To RSVP, email Admissions Counselor Emily Taylor-Madrid at etaylor-madrid@mmm.edu or call 212-517-0443. ¡Nuestros guías de visita están listos para mostrarles la universidad! Y, a partir de este mes, MMC les ofrecerá la oportunidad de una visita guiada en español para que las personas hispano parlantes y sus familiares puedan aprender más sobre nuestra universidad en el idioma en que ustedes se sientan más cómodos. Para registrarse a este evento, pueden llamar directamente al numero: 212-517-0443, o envíe un correo electrónico a la consejera de admisiones Emily Taylor-Madrid a etaylor-madrid@mmm.edu.  #GoGriffins #Campustours #spanish #collegesearch
This will never get old ?. Welcome to the new semester, Griffins!  #NewSemester #newacademicyear #GoGriffins
This will never get old 😂. Welcome to the new semester, Griffins! #NewSemester #newacademicyear #GoGriffins
Welcome to Fall ’23 Griffins! #NewSemester #newacademicyear
Welcome to Fall ’23 Griffins! #NewSemester #newacademicyear
#saturdayvibes A few quick pics from Convocation last Thursday and a great day to soak up those last bits of summer before classes start....
#saturdayvibes A few quick pics from Convocation last Thursday and a great day to soak up those last bits of summer before classes start. Happy Saturday, everyone! #GoGriffins
#GoGriffins! We came, we sang, we got build-a-?s! Here's a look back at #mmcwelcomeweek?? Days 1 and 2, courtesy of @mmcsda. Have a great...
#GoGriffins! We came, we sang, we got build-a-🐻s! Here’s a look back at #mmcwelcomeweek🧸💜 Days 1 and 2, courtesy of @mmcsda. Have a great Day 3 and don’t forget to tag us in your pics!
Hey new Griffins, sign up for Broadway Trivia during Welcome Week--you could walk away with some sweet, sweet prizes, including tickets t...
Hey new Griffins, sign up for Broadway Trivia during Welcome Week–you could walk away with some sweet, sweet prizes, including tickets to see The Shark is Broken and Sweeney Todd (with a meet and greet with Sweeney Todd star and MMC alum Annaleigh Ashford ’05!) RSVP on MMC Engage. There’s a waitlist,  but definitely add your name to it–it’s worth it! #mmcwelcomeweek @sharkonbroadway @sweeneytoddbway
Speaking of MMC families, check out the pics from our Parents and Family Orientation last weekend. That's Michael Salmon, Associate Vice ...
Speaking of MMC families, check out the pics from our Parents and Family Orientation last weekend. That’s Michael Salmon, Associate Vice President of Academic Excellence and Senior Advisor to the President, in the very last shot. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see him play the 🎸 one day! #GoGriffins
Hey Griffins! As we dive into Day 2 of #MMCWelcomeWeek (follow @mmcsda for details!), here are a few more great pics of you and your fami...
Hey Griffins! As we dive into Day 2 of #MMCWelcomeWeek (follow @mmcsda for details!), here are a few more great pics of you and your families at Move-In. 💙 That’s Interim President Peter Naccarato, of course, in the first and final pic. Don’t be afraid to say hi when you see him on campus. 😁
Day 2 of move-in and we have more smiles for ya! Interim Prez @peternacc was on-hand again today to welcome our wonderful new Griffins an...
Day 2 of move-in and we have more smiles for ya! Interim Prez @peternacc was on-hand again today to welcome our wonderful new Griffins and their families. Thank you @mmcreslife for keeping up the great work! #GoGriffins!
Three cheers for MMC RAs ?   @mmcreslife #GoGriffins
Three cheers for MMC RAs 💙 @mmcreslife #GoGriffins
A little Res Life love! Our RAs are awesome, if we do say so ourselves. And shout out to all the volunteers from across the College helpi...
A little Res Life love! Our RAs are awesome, if we do say so ourselves. And shout out to all the volunteers from across the College helping to make this year’s Move-In so smooth! We see you Dan Kuhlman! #GoGriffins! @mmcreslife