Notre Dame in the News
Commencement speakers strive to inspire, entertain
The Sun
Kathleen Koch, Notre Dame’s 2013 commencement speaker chatted with the Sun about the art of the commencement speech.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Welcomes New President
Foothills Media Group
Women's College alumna Maggie Gunther Osborn '85 has been named president of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
Transgenred
The New York Times
The New York Times reviews ‘The Story Until Now’ and ‘Son of Destruction,’ two new books by author Kit Reed '54.
Cristina Ulrich '06 is Montgomery County's 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year
Montgomery County Public Schools
Cristina Ulrich '06, a kindergarten teacher at Brookhaven Elementary School, has been named the 2013-2014 MCPS Teacher of the Year, and will now compete for Maryland Teacher of the Year. Ms. Ulrich, and other MCPS staff and community members, were honored at the 11th annual Champions for Children celebration, sponsored by the Montgomery County Business Roundtable for Education
Contrasts
The Catholic Review
"They reminded me that the upside-down world of the irrationally angry is not the last word. The Lord continues to raise up new generations of leaders endowed with talents and blessed with a spirit of service," Archbishop William Lori, reflecting on his dinner with the Operation TEACH students just hours after the Boston Marathon bombings.
Cindy Wolf to Reveal Secrets to Success
The Sun
Chef Cindy Wolf has the recipe that helped create several of Baltimore's top restaurants and she's willing to share it.
Cindy Wolf to Give Business Lecture at Notre Dame
The Sun
The Charles J. Busta III lecture series at Notre Dame presents "Cindy Wolf: Mixing Business with Culinary Pleasure" on April 23.
Working in the Culinary World
Baltimore Magazine
Get the scoop from executive chef Cindy Wolf of Charleston on what it’s like to mix business with culinary pleasure. She will be speaking at Notre Dame of Maryland University on April 23.
Is Divine Intervention on Base for the Orioles This Season?
WMAR-TV Channel 2
Sister Paulette watches the O’s, religiously. She’s been a diehard fan for a long time and considers Earl and Elrod among her special angels.
President Wants NDMU Mission to Grow
The Catholic Review
Dr. Conneely discusses his vision for NDMU's future growth and innovation.
First Male President to Take Helm at Notre Dame
WBAL-TV
Dr. Conneely shares his vision as he prepares for his April 5 inauguration.
New President Shares Notre Dame's Vision
The Daily Record
On the eve of his inauguration, Dr. Conneely shares his vision for Notre Dame.
Notre Dame of Maryland Students Spend Week at United Nations
The Catholic Review
A recent trip to the United Nations Headquarters in New York altered Raven Proctor’s life.
Fancy footwork: Notre Dame of Maryland University president emerita laces up her dancing shoes
The Catholic Review
Mary Pat Seurkamp, president emerita of Notre Dame, is one of nine dancing stars who will perform a ballroom or Latin-style dance at the 2013 Alzheimer’s Association Memory Ball April 13.
The American Nurse
Midday on WYPR-FM
Carolyn Jones, author of a beautifully crafted book of photos and essays chronicling the lives of nurses, is traveling across the nation transforming the book into a documentary film. She stops in Baltimore and Studio A to discuss the project with one of the subjects of the book and documentary, Naomi Cross, an obstetrics nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a student in NDMU's RN to BSN program.
Egg Harbor Township student making a name for herself as a poet
The Current (Egg Harbor Township, NJ)
Claudia Lee, a 15-year-old student at Egg Harbor Township High School, was recently selected among 167 other young poets from around the country as one of the top 10 finalists in the Eichner Award for Young Poets.
Rondeau named president and CEO of Family League
The Daily Record
Alumni Jonathon Rondeau has been named president and CEO of the Family League of Baltimore City.
Maryland College Access Challenge Grant Supports First-Generation Scholars at Notre Dame
MICUA Matters
NDMU received a Maryland College Access Challenge Grant through the Higher Education Persistence Program to continue and expand the Trailblazer Scholars program for first-generation students.
Notre Dame Plans Big Rollout for New President
The Sun
The Sun previews President Conneely's inaugural festivities.
Mitchell Named Outstanding Director
The Baltimore Business Journal
Patricia J. Mitchell '69, chair of the Board of Trustees, has been named an Outstanding Director by the Baltimore Business Journal.
Arsenal blast in 1863 killed dozens, rocking Richmond
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Professor Susan Barber is quoted in this account of the horrific Brown's Island Explosion of 1863.
Memories and lessons from Mary Corey
The Catholic Review
Catholic Review writer Jennifer Williams '99 remembers alumna and Baltimore Sun editor Mary Corey '85, an early mentor.
FAFSA Tips to Help Nontraditional Students Pay for College
U.S. News & World Report
Director of Financial Aid Zhanna Goltser offers advice for non-traditional students navigating the FASFA process.
The Marc Steiner Show
WEAA-FM
Associate Professor Desiree Melton joins Marc Steiner to examine the critique that in the U.S. we focus on Eurocentric philosophies, and how to change that reality.
Maryland Caught Off Guard by Pope's Resignation
Gazette of Politics and Business
The election of a new pope by the gathering of the cardinals in Rome will give Catholics across the globe a chance to renew their bonds with the church, says Lyle Weiss, assistant professor of religious studies.
Education Focus Expands: Place Core Values in a World of Technical Learning
The Sun
Associate Professor Mary Packard talks to the Sun about the science of caring, an approach at the core of the School of Nursing's planned Center for Caring With Technology.
Advancing Education: Local Universities Encourage Area Youth to Engage in Math and Science
The Sun
Sharon Derr, Director of Operation TEACH (Teachers Enlisted to Advance Catholic Heritage) tells how the program combines service and advanced learning, in a model based on Teach for America.
Man in the Minority: New Notre Dame President James Conneely Talks Shop
Baltimore Fishbowl
Dr. Conneely spoke with the Baltimore Fishbowl about a few of his favorite things and also shared some life lessons
Wilson College abandoned a 144-year commitment
Herald-Mail (Hagerstown, Md.)
A Wilson College alumna expresses disappointment at the school's decision to go co-ed, and thanks Dr. Conneely for his defense of women-only education.
“And Your Daughters Shall Prophesy”: A Case for Women’s Colleges
Busted Halo
Citing Dr. Conneely's letter to the Chronicle of Higher Education, a Catholic blogger speaks out on the role of Catholic women's colleges.
Postpartum Remodeling, Lactation, and Breast Cancer Risk
JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Instititute
Assistant Professor Jane Balkam is credited in this JNCI article examining potential correlations between lactation and breast cancer.
The Lines Between Us: The Road to Independence
WYPR-FM "Maryland Morning"
Marian House executive director Katie Allston talks to Tom Hall about "30 Women, 30 Stories," a chronicle of the women battling trauma, mental illness, addiction, incarceration and homelessness. The exhibit is on display at Notre Dame's Gibbons Hall through February 15.
Educators and Guns
Taking Note: Thoughts on Education from John Merrow
In the wake of the Newtown school shooting, Dr. Conneely joined more than 300 higher education leaders in "An Open Letter to Our Nation's Policy Leaders."
Wilson College Lost Sight of its Mission to Educate Women
The Chronicle of Higher Education
A Wilson College alumna responds to Dr. Conneely's letter.
Women's Colleges are Bastions of Empowerment
The Chronicle of Higher Education
"I applaud the courage, creative energy, and dedication of administrators and educators at institutions like Notre Dame of Maryland ... . I urge you to stay true to your mission. There are thousands of young women counting on you," writes a Wilson College alumna.
There is indeed a place for Women’s Colleges
Sarah Wilson Speaks
Dr. Conneely's words resonate for a Wilson College alumna writing as the school's foundress: "I would like to thank you for your true and powerful words in defense of women’s colleges."
Wilson College transformation evidence of a lack of faith
Public Opinion (Chambersburg, PA)
Carol Noon, Wilson College Class of 1987, writes from Chattanooga, Tenn. applauding Dr. Conneely's defense of women's education.
There Remains a Place for Women's Colleges
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Dr. Conneely offers a model for the future of women's colleges.
It's not just a check
The Sun
Trustee and alumna Helen Passano '69 is included in a profile of Baltimore's most prominent philanthropists.
Institutions Must Invest in Retention Efforts, Panel Says
DIVERSE: Issues in Higher Education
Vice President for Academic Affairs Christine DeVinne, O.S.U., discussed the success of Notre Dame's Trailblazer Scholars Program at Maryland's 2013 Statewide Completion Forum.
The Poetry of Sister Maura Eichner
WYPR-FM "Maryland Morning"
WYPR's Tom Hall celebrates the rich poetic legacy of Sr.Maura Eicher, SSND, who mentored and inspired generations of young poets here at Notre Dame.
Harford County's Michelle Campbell receives pharmaceutical award
The Sun
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy awarded the first Donald O. Fedder Memorial Fellowship to NDMU alumna Michelle Campbell '01, a fifth-year student from Havre de Grace.
Memory Molecule Dethroned
Nature
Alumna and JHU researcher Julia Bachman '04 whose work on long-term memory has been called "groundbreaking" has been published in the prominent scientific journal Nature.
History in the Making
Maryland Pharmacist
Krystal Patel '13 shares her experiences as a member of the Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy's first graduating class.
Medication Safety and Quality Improvement in High Risk Diabetes Patients
Maryland Pharmacist
Ivy Nguyen, PharmD Candidate 2013 analyzes how Medication Therapy Management can result in improved well being of diabetes patients.
Maryland's 2012 News in Review
The Sun
Jean Marbella recalls Notre Dame's historic decision to name James F. Conneely as our 12th president.
Notre Dame Holds Forum on Climate Change
The Sun
Notre Dame launched a "Green Baltimore," a series of four forums in early 2013 on environmental topics, featuring experts from government, business, academia and nonprofit groups.
Calf Raises for Volleyball
Arizona Republic
NDMU volleyball player Christina Aquia '14, offers fitness tips in this article, along with Olympic beach volleyball player Karch Kiraly.
Breaking Down Barriers to Women's Education
The Catholic Review
In a Catholic Review guest column, Dr. Conneely and Sr. Kathleen Cornell write of the fundamental right of young women everywhere to be educated and the enduring power of education to transform lives.
Chatting with the Owner of Kirsten’s Cakery
Severna Park Patch
Severna Park Patch stopped in to visit Kirsten Klein'01, owner of Kirsten's Cakery.
Pumpkin Theatre's 45th Birthday Party is a Tribute to its Founder
Baltimore Messenger
The Pumpkin Theatre's 45th birthday party celebration paid tribute to its founder, Notre Dame university's Sister Kathleen Marie Engers.
Mildred Otenasek, 98, professor, mentor: Fixture at Notre Dame of Maryland University was also a pioneering force for women in Maryland politics
The Sun
The life and legacy of Notre Dame alumna, teacher, mentor and benefactor Millie Otenasek '36 is remembered in the Sun.
Fifth Graders Learn to Listen for God's Call
The Catholic Review
Notre Dame was proud to host Archbishop Lori, Bishop Madden and the second annual “Focus 11: Called to be Saints” conference. The event brings area fifth graders together with religious women and men to learn more about vocations.
Sisters Academy hosts fundraiser: 'Are You Smarter Than a 6th Grader?'
The Catholic Review
Dr. Conneely and his teammates on Los Lobe-os had a good showing but couldn't surpass Marc Steiner's Grand Central Cortex to take home the trophy!
Tiny Libraries
WYPR-FM "Maryland Morning"
Lesley Noll M'03, Library Services Coordinator at the Village Learning Place, tells WYPR's Sheilah Kast about her plans to bring tiny libraries to Baltimore.
Think Pink field hockey game takes a swing against breast cancer
WMAR-TV "The List"
ABC's The List checked in with the Notre Dame field hockey team as they trained for a special "Think Pink” game against Goucher College.
Struggling Learners Can Succeed
WBAL-TV News
Associate Professor Harriet Porton talks about her new book "Helping Struggling Learners Succeed in School," a guide for teachers who want to help at-risk students thrive in the classroom.
Curricula Changing to Instill Entrepreneurism
The Daily Record
Associate Professor Deborah Calhoun discusses Notre Dame's entrepreneurship minor, to prepare students for innovation in their major field of study.
Liberal Arts, Entrepreneurship Not Mutually Exclusive
The Daily Record
Associate Professor Deborah Calhoun says traditional liberal arts is the backbone for successful entrepreneurship.
Study Finds More College Students Want To Work And Live In Baltimore
WJZ-TV
Briawna Jones, Shelby Carter, Samantha Dameron and Mindy Daugherty talk to WJZ-TV about plans to stay in Baltimore after college.
Notre Dame university to break ground on Nursing and Education building
The Sun
The Sun shared news of groundbreaking on our new academic building.
A model for women's colleges
USA Today
Dr. Conneely writes in USA Today of the continuing importance of women's colleges in higher education.
Women in Engineering: Creative work that offers a lot of rewards
The Sun
Dr. DiRienzi was featured in a Baltimore Sun Education Special Section cover story about our 5-year dual degree engineering program.
Democrats, Republicans Use Differing Convention Messages to Appeal to Women Voters
Capital News Service
Professor Jeana Del Rosso weighs in on how the presidential candidates are trying to win over female voters.
Notre Dame of Maryland University's first male president kicks off the new school year
The Catholic Review
The Catholic Review commemorated the start of Dr. Conneely's first academic year as President of Notre Dame.
Notre Dame of Maryland University to break ground on new academic building
The Catholic Review
Notre Dame breaks ground on the new academic building for the School of Education and School of Nursing on 9/12.
Potomac Teacher Recognized for Work With Hearing Impaired Students
Potomac Patch
Alumna Denise Duffy '81, an American Sign Language teacher at McLean School of Maryland in Potomac, is one of only two teachers in Maryland to win an Unsung Heroes award from ING Financial Services. She is now in the running for one of three national awards.
New Waugh Chapel Principal Settles In
Odenton Patch
Amanda Edmunds '00 is the new principal at Waugh Chapel Elementary School in Odenton.
Constellations: A Solo Exhibition by Joseph Faura
BmoreArt
BmoreArt previews an exhibit by artist and Notre Dame digital media arts instructor Joseph Faura.
Weak job market prompts schools to morph offerings
Baltimore Business Journal
Vice President for Academic Affairs Christine De Vinne, O.S.U., spoke with the BBJ about Notre Dame's new offerings for career-minded students.
Sparks Elementary's new principal brings a wealth of experience to post
The Sun
The Sun profiles Sparks Elementary School Principal and NDMU alumna Pamela Oliver-Jones, who traded in her briefcase for a rewarding career in the classroom.
Baltimore College Guide
The Sun
Chelsea Dickerson, a senior elementary/special education major, tells the Sun what she likes best about coming to Notre Dame.
Notre Dame of Maryland University receives $90k for new nursing lab
The Catholic Review
Notre Dame received a $90,000 Knott Foundation grant for simulation labs in the new Center for Caring With Technology.
Organizations find ways to tend the pipeline for nurses
Baltimore Business Journal
The Baltimore Business Journal wrote about Notre Dame's efforts to meet increased demand for nurses.
Notre Dame of Maryland wins $125,000 grant for nursing program
Baltimore Business Journal
The Baltimore Business Journal shared news of NDMU's $125,000 Middendorf Foundation grant.
Psychology, Today
The Sun
The Sun takes a look at emerging trends in psychology, including Notre Dame's new Industrial/Organizational Psychology program.
Chasing Sputnik
The Sun
The Sun looks at STEM education, including Notre Dame's Pathways to Excellence program supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Artist infuses science in paintings
Press Republican
Professor Kevin Raines uses his art for environmental education.
Notre Dame of Maryland, Loyola University grads among Fulbright scholars
The Catholic Review
The Catholic Review stopped in to visit with Lauren McCusker '12 and Brianna January '12, our two most recent Fulbrights.
Land and See
Urbanite
Paintings by alumna Anne Rich '73 will be on display in Land and Sea, Fleckenstein Gallery's summer show.
Local grad wins Fulbright grant
Dundalk Eagle
The Dundalk Eagle shares the great news that Lauren McCusker '12 is one of two Notre Dame Fulbright ETAs this year!
Seurkamp set to step aside after 15 years at helm of Notre Dame
The Sun
The Baltimore Sun recaps President Seurkamp's 15 year tenure, marked by innovation in programs and commitment to tradition.
Maryland Today: Seurkamp set to step aside after 15 years at helm of Notre Dame
Frederick News Post (AP)
Wilson ready to dig in as Garrett superintendent
Cumberland Times-News
Congratulations to Janet Wilson, P.D.'11 the new superintendent of Garrett County Public Schools.
Baltimore should embrace its inner-nerd
The Sun
What is a metroversity? It's an urban area whose colleges and universities positively influence the quality of life for all who work, live and study there and Baltimore ranks third in the nation, says Kristen Campbell McGuire, executive director of the Baltimore Collegetown Network.
Two Notre Dame Grads, Baltimore County Residents Get Fulbrights
Baltimore Fishbowl
"You might want to write these names down, Baltimore — we have a feeling they might be up to great things in the future."
Homeschooling goes mainstream in Maryland
Montgomery Sentinel
Junior Tess Maseda reflects on her homeschooling experience.
Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Peggy Hauf
Cool Kids Campaign
The Cool Kids Campaign spotlights volunteer tutor and Notre Dame alumna Peggy Hauf'70 who hasn't let retirement slow her down.
Meet the Match.com of the Nonprofit World
BMoreMedia
Paul Sturm, instructor in Notre Dame's nonprofit management program, profiles Business Volunteers Unlimited, which places board members for Northrop Grumman Corp., Constellation Energy Group, T. Rowe Price and other firms with local organizations.
The Importance of Women-Only Colleges
WYPR-FM
President Seurkamp stopped by WYPR to chat with Maryland Morning host Sheilah Kast about her 15 years at the helm of Maryland's remaining women's college.
Trina Robinson gets new high profile evening slot on NBC6-TV
Westside Gazette
Trina Robinson'84, an Emmy Award winning Journalist and Meteorologist, has been selected for the evening news at NBC6-TV in Miami.
CSM's Leah Geiger Presented with Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award
Baynet.com
Notre Dame doctoral candidate Leah Geiger received the Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award from College of Southern Maryland.
Baltimore City Teacher of the Year Brad Nornhold Is Too Much for Orioles Backup Catcher to Handle
YouTube
Teacher of the Year Bradley Nornhold, a master's candidate at Notre Dame, throws out the first pitch at the May 13 Orioles game.
Robert J. Hoage, spokesman for National Zoo, dies at 66
Washington Post
The Washington Post remembers the life and career of Robert Hoage, who led the establishment of Notre Dame's Environmental Sustainability program.
Donohue Selected as Principal of IND
Examiner.com
The Institute of Notre Dame, the oldest Catholic girls’ high school in Baltimore, has selected Notre Dame doctoral candidate and associate faculty member Gail Donahue as principal, beginning with the next academic year.
College commencements set
The Catholic Review
Sean McManus, chairman of CBS Sports, is highlighted in the Catholic Review's round up of 2012 commencement speakers.
Notre Dame of Maryland embarks on $15.3M new nursing building
Baltimore Business Journal
President Seurkamp shares plans for the new School of Nursing and School of Education building.
EKU vice president recognized by national organization
Richmond Register
President-elect James Conneely has been honored by Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education with an award for Distinguished Service to NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators ) Region III.
Notre Dame of Maryland president retiring after 15 years
The Catholic Review
After a successful run as president of Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore, Mary Pat Seurkamp will retire June 30. (Tom McCarthy | CR Staff)
Spring Music Festival shows humor in classical tunes through May 12
Delmarvanow
Notre Dame music teacher and clarinetist Edna Huang is profiled.
Life long learning at the Renaissance Institute
WBAL-TV
WBAL's Kate Amara paid a visit to Notre Dame of Maryland University's Renaissance Institute, the lifelong learning program for adults 50 and better.
Local university brings attention to domestic violence against women
Examiner.com
Notre Dame of Maryland's Clotheline Project expresses students' support for women and girls who are victims of violence.
Markell nominates Mark Murphy to head education department
Delaware Online
Mark Murphy, who earned his masters in leadership in teaching at Notre Dame in 2002, has been nominated by Delaware Governor Markell to lead the state's school system.
Conneely Gives His Last Lecture
The Eastern Progress
President-elect Jim Conneely was selected for Eastern Kentucky University's yearly lecture series “If this were My Last Lecture.” Conneely spoke about the two main traits of a leader: Integrity and compassion.
Her fun method pays off
New Straits Times
New Straits Times checks in with Lauren Parsons'10, M'11, a Fulbright teaching assistant in Malaysia. Lauren has a BA in Liberal Arts and Master's in TESOL from NDMU.
Middle School Math Teacher Named City Schools’ 2011-12 Teacher of the Year
Baltimore City Public Schools
Bradley Nornhold M'12, a math teacher at KIPP Ujima Academy, is Baltimore City's 2012-13 Teacher of the Year! He is the first teacher from a charter school to hold the title in the past decade.
Baltimore Honors Teacher Of The Year For Excellence In Education
WJZ-TV
CBS news checks in with Notre Dame master's candidate Bradley Nornhold, Baltimore's 2012 Teacher of the Year.
Math teacher wins city's 'Teacher of the Year' award
WBAL-TV
Master's candidate Brad Nornhold is Baltimore City's 2012 Teacher of the Year.
Baltimore Teacher of the Year Announced
WMAR-TV
WMAR visits Baltimore City's 2012 Teacher of the Year Bradley Nornhold, a master's candidate in Notre Dame's School of Education.
Exhibition of small fanciful bronze sculptures by Claudia DeMonte opens at June Kelly Gallery
Art Daily
The work of alumna Claudia DeMonte '69, highlighting our acquisitive society and creating a poignant visual contrast with the concept of need, is on view at New York's June Kelly Gallery.
Opera singer uses his voice, talent in church
The Catholic Review
The Catholic Review profiled School of Education staffer Christopher Rhodovi, who in addition to his full-time duties is also an opera singer and cantor at Baltimore area churches. Many Notre Dame students first met Chris when he worked on the graduate admissions team. We're thrilled to learn more about Chris' creative side!
Make Time for Reflection
The Daily Record
Janine DiPaula Stevens '98, CEO of Vircity and instructor in Notre Dame's entrepreneurship minor, offers advice and encouragement for business owners.
Notre Dame Prep products follow art teacher’s footsteps
The Catholic Review
Alumna and art teacher Susann Nichols '55 so inspired her student and fellow NDMU alumna Ann Walker '87, that they are now colleagues in the art department at Notre Dame Preparatory School.
Civic Duty: Nonprofit Provides Green Jobs Training
BMoreMedia
Paul Sturm, associate faculty in the Non-Profit Management program, profiled the EnergyReady Program, a green job training program operated by Baltimore Civic Works’ Center for Green Careers.
REACH volunteer compassionate and caring
Herald-Mail (Hagerstown, Md.)
The Herald-Mail profiled retired teacher Sr. Mary Corda Mullenix, SSND'57, who at 85, continues to volunteer at the REACH Day Resource Center in Hagerstown, Md.
Orioles answer doubters with workman-like win
Baltimore Brew
The Baltimore Brew checked in with Sr. Paulette a.k.a. "The Baseball Nun," on the Oriole's opening day.
Bryantown resident wins prestigious teaching award
Southern Maryland Newspapers Online
Amy Gibson '71 of Huntingtown High School is one of 10 recipients of the 2012 John F. Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards.
Golden Apples arrive for two Catholic school teachers
Enterprise (Lexington Park, MD)
Jennifer Raley M'02, first-grade teacher at St. Michael’s School in Ridge, Md, was honored with the Golden Apple award from the Archdiocese of Washington, which recognizes excellence among Catholic school teachers.
Bel Air Middle School teacher named 2012-13 Harford Teacher of the Year
Examiner.com
Christina O'Neill'93 is Harford County's 2012-13 Teacher of the Year. Congratulations!
Six Independent Colleges in Maryland Honored for Community Service
MICUA News
Notre Dame of Maryland University was named to the 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Digital Footprint Used To Find College Park Student Who Threatened Mass Shooting
WJZ-TV
Prof. Jeff Tuer was interviewed on WJZ, regarding law enforcement's ability to track suspects via digital footprints.
Sister Maura built solid poetry, writers
The Catholic Review
Kathleen Feeley, SSND, president emerita of Notre Dame, reflects on the legacy of the late teacher and poet, Sr. Maura Eichner, SSND.
Higher Education: Where the jobs are
The Daily Record
Higher Education: Where the Jobs Are. The Daily Record examines the most popular degrees at Maryland colleges and universities, and what career fields are expected to see growth.
NDMU Partners Pharmacy Students, City Agencies
MICUA Matters
The School of Pharmacy's AdvoCaring program is profiled in the Spring issue of MICUA Matters.
Notre Dame of Md. names 1st male president
Associated Press
The Associated Press picked up news of Dr. Conneely's selection, resulting in national distribution of the story. Among the many news outlets sharing the AP story were: WBFF/WNUV, ABC2, CBS, ABC27, Digital Journal.com, Lexington Herald-Leader, WBAL, WDRB, Fox 19, Yahoo News, NAICU, Frederick News-Post, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, WBOC, St. Cloud Times and WTOP.
Big Fish Q&A with Notre Dame of Maryland University President Mary Pat Seurkamp
Baltimore Fishbowl
The Baltimore Fishbowl profiles President Seurkamp in a lively Q&A.
Get Knockout Prom Gowns -- Help Red Cross
WBAL-TV
Women's College student Cara Marrero, National American Miss Maryland, was interviewed to promote Project Prom Dress, a charity fundraiser for the Red Cross Disaster Action Team, which aids families affected by events such as floods, tornadoes and house fires.
Games, stickers bring classroom to life
New Straits Times
The New Straits Times featured Lauren Parsons '11 who is beginning her stint as an English Teaching Assistant through the Fulbright Foundation program in Malaysia.
Wow-Baltimore: Celebrating Women, Influencing Community
Baltimore Fishbowl
Notre Dame of Maryland is a proud sponsor of WOW-Baltimore. The 3-day event features President Mary Pat Seurkamp, Dr. Maria Mouratidis, Vice President Heidi Roller and many others from the Notre Dame community talking about issues affecting women and communities.
Fulbright scholars lead the way
Baltimore Sun
Notre Dame's successful Fulbright program was profiled in the Sun's Education special section.
Saving the environment, one student at a time
The Sun
Notre Dame's Environmental Sustainability program was featured in recent Sun coverage of higher education environmental initiatives.
The future of giving
The Sun
The Sun's Education Special Section included a feature on Notre Dame's innovative Master's in Non-Profit Management program.
College students rally on behalf of budget
The Sun
Joined by President Seurkamp, Notre Dame students were among hundreds who rallied in Annapolis on behalf of higher education spending.
Howard County Red Cross chapter resells prom dresses
The Sun
Women's College student Cara Marrero talks to the Sun about Project Prom Dress, a program to resell gently used gowns for the benefit of the Red Cross. Cara has donated 17 dresses this year.
Daily Record Announces Maryland's Most Influential
Baltimore Fishbowl
President Mary Pat Seurkamp has been named to the Daily Record's list of the Most Influential Marylanders in 2012.
Blue and White Ball Honors President Mary Pat Seurkamp
Citybizlist
BALTIMORE -- In honor of her 15 years of unwavering dedication to Notre Dame's Catholic values and educational mission, Notre Dame of Maryland University will celebrate President Mary Pat Seurkamp with a Blue and White Ball. The black tie affair will be held on Saturday, March 31 at 7 pm at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.
The problem with 'no problem'
The Sun
Colleague Paula Simon weighs in on the problem with "no problem."
Notre Dame of Maryland Shows Ravens Pride
North Baltimore Patch
Gibbons and Fourier Halls are bathed in purple light as Notre Dame of Maryland cheers the Ravens on to victory over the Texans in the NFL playoffs.
Delanoy's photographs depict protected parkland
The Sentinel
Geoff Delanoy’s photographs depicting California’s Point Reyes National Seashore, a 100-square-mile protected parkland established by former President John F. Kennedy in 1962, were the subject of an exhibit at Montpelier Arts Center.
New Kindergarten Teacher Loves Her Job at School
Greenbelt News Review
Kindergarten teacher Dawn Reichle '10 is profiled in the Greenbelt News Review.
Baltimore teacher packs suitcase, trust for mission to Ethiopia
The Catholic Review
Alumna Marie Prosser M'08 is off to teach English in Addis Ababa as a Salesian Volunteer.
Learning Through Language: Students Gain Cultural Appreciation and Knowledge
The Sun
Linda Stilling, SSND, leads Notre Dame's unique Pastoral Spanish program, which provides Spanish language and culture training to professionals and volunteers who serve the region's Hispanic community.
Greater Loch Raven: Cool treats and warm receptions mark Education Week
The Sun
Meet Chris Leavens and Nate Dippold, teachers at Immaculate Heart of Mary School and graduates of Notre Dame's Operation TEACH program.
Like/dislike: Jennifer Petrin Johannes
b the site
Old Mill High School art teacher, Jennifer Petrin Johannes M'02, 2010 MD Art Teacher of the Year recipient, speaks to B reporter Laura Lefavor about her likes and dislikes in this fun profile.
Md. teacher of the year focuses on connections with students
The Sun
Reporter Liz Bowie talks to Teacher of the Year Joshua Parker M'10 about connecting with students in the classroom.
In Our Schools: Danelle Parisi
Reading (PA) Eagle
The Reading Eagle profiles alumna Danelle Ciervo Parisi'81, a science and social studies teacher for sixth, seventh and eighth grades at Sacred Heart School in Reading, Penn.
Leadership School is Bliss
The Afro-American
Lorna Hanley M'06, principal of the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women, is profiled in the Afro-American.
Notre Dame of Maryland University Announces President’s Advisory Council
Citybizlist
Notre Dame of Maryland University announces the founding members of the President's Advisory Council.
Program Puts Students in Catholic Schools
Kitsap Sun
The Associated Press picked up the story of Operation TEACH that also appeared in the Frederick News-Post and Annapolis Capital.
Notre Dame of Maryland Celebrates University Status
MICUA Matters
The Maryland Independent Colleges and Universities Association (MICUA) celebrates Notre Dame's move to university status.
Building Up a Qualified Workforce
MICUA Matters
Notre Dame's new facility for the School of Education and School of Nursing is among the capital projects highlighted in the Fall issue of MICUA Matters.
Eight MICUA Alumni Named Teachers of the Year
MICUA Matters
The Maryland Independent Colleges and Universities Association (MICUA) highlights alumni Joshua Parker and his fellow Teachers of the Year.
Teachers' program 'like family' Partnership benefits local Catholic schools
Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post profiles the lives of four teachers participating in Notre Dame's Operation TEACH, an innovative Masters in Teaching program for parochial school educators.
Teachers' program benefits Catholic schools
WTOP-FM
WTOP-FM reports on Notre Dame's unique Operation TEACH program, a Masters in Teaching initiative to train teachers for parochial schools.
Fifth-graders talk faith at Notre Dame
The Catholic Review
Notre Dame hosted an estimated 400 fifth-grade students from Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools for FOCUS 11, a program to foster vocational awareness using the theme “Called to be saints.”
Efforts Plant Seeds for Future Vocations
The Sun
Fifth-graders from area Catholic schools recently attended Focus 11, a religious vocation conference at Notre Dame of Maryland.
Notre Dame Graduate Program Inspires Teachers
The Catholic Review
The Catholic Review spoke to alumna Gwyneth Carmichael about how Notre Dame's graduate education internship helped her earn her Master's degree and realize her dream of becoming a teacher in just 10 months.
Seeing the Face of Christ
The Catholic Review
Sister Linda Stilling, SSND reflects on the many places one can see and feel the presence of God's love.
Focus 11: Archdiocese Targets Youth About Careers
WBAL-TV
This week more than 600 children descended on campus to learn about vocations, at an event organized by the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
'The Justice Cascade': Holding Human Rights Abusers Accountable
Duke Today
Professor Leonor Blum, chair of the the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)-Duke University Human Rights Book Awards, is quoted in a story about the 2011 winning book, "The Justice Cascade: How Human Rights Prosecutions are Changing World Politics," by Kathryn Skikink.
How to Pay Less: Many Private Colleges Don‘t Cost What’s Published
Gazette
Heidi Roller, vice president for enrollment management, says private colleges may be more affordable than parents and students think.
Notre Dame Graduate Joshua Parker Named Maryland Teacher of the Year
Baltimore Sun
Joshua Parker, a 28-year-old Windsor Mill Middle School teacher in Baltimore County, was named the Maryland Teacher of the Year on Friday night, beating out five other finalists from across the state.
Balt. Co. Educator Named State Teacher Of Year
WBAL-TV
WBAL-TV covers the news of Joshua Parker's selection as Maryland Teacher of the Year.
Penn-Mar to hold art show in Baltimore: Adults with disabilities create 3-D art
Baltimore Sun
Read about how our art students are changing lives for Pen Mar clients!
Happy Birthday, Franz Liszt!
WYPR-FM
As the 200th birthday of composer Franz Liszt approaches on October 22, Maryland Morning's Tom Hall speaks with Nancy Roldán and Notre Dame professor Ernest Ragogini about the Liszt-Garrison Festival and International Piano Competition and the legendary pianist/composer who inspired it.
Fastspot Launches Website for Notre Dame of Maryland University
Citybizlist
Baltimore web developer Fastspot shares news of Notre Dame's beautiful new website!
Notre Dame of Maryland University celebrates the music of Franz Liszt
Baltimore Sun
Sun music columnist Tim Smith writes about the Liszt-Garrison Festival, one of Notre Dame's most anticipated annual arts events.
Six Million Acre Studio
LakePlacid.com
Professor Kevin Raines shares his love of the Adirondacks and how the magnificent landscape inspires his art.
Catholic higher education well worth the costs to five students
OSV Newsweekly
Our Sunday Visitor recently spoke with five students at Catholic colleges and universities throughout the country about why they chose to attend a Catholic school, and how they cover the costs of their educational experience. Read about Kirby Gaddy's experience.
Local universities celebrate high national rankings
The Catholic Review
Notre Dame of Maryland University was named a Best Value school for the third year in a row but U.S.News & World Report.
Good Sam nurse’s life fulfilled by caring at Camp Jabberwocky
The Catholic Review
Good Samaritan nurse and NDMU alumna Johanna Romero de Slavy M'11 is profiled for her 22 years of service to Camp Jabberwocky, a camp for disabled children.
Reaching out to Hispanic population a must for those in ministry
The Catholic Review
Sr. Linda Stilling, SSND, is profiled as she leads a workshop for clergy and laypersons who minister to the Hispanic community.
Meet the Teacher: Gretchen McQuillan
Lake Minnetonka Patch
Alumna Gretchen McQuillan is teaching third grade at Orono Intermediate School this year.
Notre Dame’s historic university status made official
The Catholic Review
Catholic Review reporter Matt Palmer reports from Notre Dame's University Day festivities on September 9, 2011.
Former College of Notre Dame officially becomes a university
Baltimore Messenger
Reporter Lauren Rosenberg shares the story behind Notre Dame of Maryland's historic move to university.
Tenure Talks Prompt Debate
Severn Patch
Jennifer Petrin Johannes M'02, an art teacher at Old Mill High School, weighs in on the debate about teacher evaluations and tenure.
'Goodwill Luggage' — a suitcase whose owner died on 9/11 continues to travel with its new owner.
The Sun
Renaissance Institute member Shirley Dempsey-Kahn shares reflections on September 11th.
Notre Dame university wins grant for STEM scholarships
The Sun
Notre Dame's new Pathways to Excellence program, funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation, is making headlines.
Notre Dame to celebrate status as university. Full day of events Sept. 9 will end with fireworks
The Messenger
Council President Teams With D.C. United to Bring Free Soccer Clinic to Baltimore Youth
City of Baltimore
Notre Dame of Maryland University soccer players are joining with star players from D.C. United to host community soccer clinics as part of the D.C. United Community Soccer Series.
Partnering Early for Future Success
Principle Magazine
Worthington Elementry School principal Kathy Orlando, a doctoral candidate in Notre Dame's Leadership for Changing Populations Ph.D program, is co-author of this piece discussing the importance of building collaborative learning communities.
National Science Foundation Awards Notre Dame of Maryland $450,000 Grant for STEM Scholarships
Citybizlist
Transcendent Topographies
Urbanite
Professor Geoff Delanoy records both fleeting and gradual changes in his Fugitive Landscape series.
Overhauling a troubled school
The Sun
Read about the amazing team of educators credited with transforming Dundalk High School, including alumna Erin Haroth.
VanGrin hired as new principal at Galena Elementary
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)
Alumna Dawn VanGrin puts her Masters in Leadership in Teaching to good use as the newly appointed principal of Galena Elementary School
Renaissance Institute teachers know their history: Varied backgrounds help bring subjects to the forefront
Baltimore Messenger
Baltimore Messenger reporter Lauren Rosenburg profiles longtime Renaissance Institute instructors Sidney Leibovitz and Gregory Halpin.
Renaissance Institute lures seniors to College of Notre Dame: Lifelong learners eager for return to classroom
Baltimore Messenger
Reporter Lauren Rosenburg enjoyed learning more about the Renaissance Institute for lifelong learners at a recent open house.
Ann Sober of Special Beginnings Birth & Women’s Center Awarded Highest National Honor by American Association of Birth Centers
What's Up Magazine
Registered nurse Ann Sober'82, director and founder of Special Beginnings Birth & Women’s Center of Arnold, has received the Jamie E. Bolane Lifetime Achievement Award the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC).
DiPaula Stevens named president of National Association of Women Business Owners’ regional chapter
The Daily Record
Janine DiPaula Stevens '98 recently was named president of the Baltimore Regional Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, which provides advocacy, resources and support for women?owned businesses.
Federal Hill renovation brings generations together
The Sun
Alumna Gilda Johnson shares her Federal Hill dream home with her mother and daughter, three generations under one roof.
Car thefts, burglaries spur action in Catonsville community
The Sun
Ben Christian, currently studying for his Master's in Teaching, exemplifies the Notre Dame spirit, as he organizes a Citizens on Patrol program in his Baltimore County neighborhood.
Teacher prepares for stint in Malaysia through Fulbright Program
The Frederick News Post
Armed with a master's degree in TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages), Lauren Parsons '11 in January will begin a one-year stint as an English teaching assistant in Malaysia.
Amid the hot weather, lets celebrate on more degree
The Sun
This summer Melinda Cianos' dream came true when she graduated from College of Notre Dame of Maryland.When one embarks on a big undertaking, it's always nice to have the love and support of family, friends and neighbors.
Master’s degrees in education: What it takes to make a master teacher
The Sun
Sister Sharon Slear, dean of the School of Education, discusses Notre Dame's master's programs for teachers.
Statement of Archbishop O'Brien on President Seurkamp's retirement.
Archdiocese of Baltimroe
Upon receiving the news, Archbishop O’Brien issued a statement of support and appreciation for President Seurkamp’s service to the College and the Archdiocese of Baltimore
Environmental Issues Impact Students of All Ages
The Catholic Review
Dr. Robert Hoage, head of Notre Dame's Environmental Sustainability program, is quoted in the Catholic Review's coverage of Earth Day 2011.
Higher Ed Gets Flexible
The Sun
Vice President for Enrollment Heidi Roller discusses Notre Dame's flexible part time programs offered through the College of Adult Undergraduate Studies.
In one stroke, students' art both honors and aids Japan
Maryland Gazette
Alumna Jennifer Petrin M'02 and her students use art to raise money for Japanese quake victims.
What God has for me.
The Catholic Review
Women’s College sophomore Kirby Gaddy wrote a guest column for the Catholic Review, discussing her decision to positively affect children’s lives by becoming a teacher.
Catonsville Middle School principal wins state award
Maryland Family Magazine
Catonsville Middle School Principal Michael Thorne is the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principal’s mid-level Principal of the Year, an award he accepted April 1.
Basilica to display Mangione gift to college library April 5
The Catholic Review
The Catholic Review covered College of Notre Dame and Loyola University Maryland’s Lenten celebration of faith, reflection and prayer, featuring the Saint John’s Bible at the Basilica of the Assumption on April 5th.
College award letters are now arriving in mailboxes
The Sun
Financial Aid Director Zhanna Goltser spoke with Sun reporter Eileen Ambrose about how students can compare college financial aid offers.
College of Notre Dame adds majors to prep for university status
Baltimore Business Journal
Vice President for Academic Affairs Christine De Vinne, OSU spoke to the Baltimore Business Journal about Notre Dame’s many new academic offerings.
2011 Health Care Heroes Finalists--Community Outreach
The Daily Record
Drs. Michelle Fritsch and Nicole Culhane were honored by The Daily Record for creating AdvoCare, a unique service learning opportunity for the School of Pharmacy students.
2011 Health Care Heroes Finalists--Health Care Professional
The Daily Record
Dr. Maria Mouratidis was recognized by The Daily Record for her achievements in caring for those with traumatic brain injuries and work on concussion awareness.
Aftershock: The Blast That Shook Psycho Platoon
Pro Publica
Pro Publica quoted Dr. Maria Mouratidis in a story on U.S. veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
College of Notre Dame Launches Green Major
Baltimore Business Journal
The North Baltimore college is now offering a major in environmental sustainability to students in the school’s women’s college.
Forty under 40 winner: Corina Lindley
Denver Business Journal
Corina (Riismandel) Lindley ’96 named one of Denver’s “40 Under 40.”
Curley names new principal
The Catholic Review
Notre Dame doctoral candidate Philip Piercy is the principal of Archbishop Curley High School.
College delegations transform Frostburg into Annapolis
Cumberland Time-News
Students from College of Notre Dame joined collegians from across the state traveled to Frostburg State University over the weekend, assuming the roles of lawmakers for the Maryland Student Legislature’s Spring 2011 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly.
College of Notre Dame of Maryland appoints chief financial administrator
Corridor Inc.
Tom Maher’s appointment as Vice President for Finance & Administration made local business news in Corridor Inc., the Baltimore Business Journal, the Sun and The Daily Record.
Church-based group makes annual U.N. pilgrimmage in support of women
Wilton Villager
Eight Notre Dame students joined an SSND delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York, accompanied by Sisters Miriam Jansen and Sharon Kanis.
Edmondson named Catholic school superintendent
The Sun
Former College of Notre Dame Dean Barbara Edmondson is named superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
New Black History Oratory Contest Winner Named
WJZ-TV
Incoming student Kalyn Holden ’15 is the winner of WJZ’s Black History Month Oratory contest.
Nursing shortage remedy in Maryland
Baltimore Business Journal
Vice President for Enrollment Heidi Roller discusses Notre Dame’s efforts to ease the nursing shortage.
Health Care Heroes 2011 Finalists
The Daily Record
Four Notre Dame faculty members among 2011 Health Care Heroes nominees.
A Windfall in Cardboard
New York Times
The New York Times chronicled the story of the School Sisters of Notre Dame’s gift of a rare Honus Wagner baseball card.