Recent News
December 18, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Presents “Green Baltimore”
A 4-week series of seminars and panel discussions exploring vital environmental topics and policies that impact life in and around Baltimore.
Free and open to the public.
Wednesday evenings, 7 to 8:30 pm, at the Loyola/Notre Dame Library auditorium, 200 Winston Avenue Baltimore, MD 21212.
Registration...
December 18, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Students Receive Hattie M. Strong Scholarships
Two students from Notre Dame of Maryland University's School of Education have received prestigious Hattie M. Strong scholarships, the school recently announced. Ariel Carter ’13, is a Women’s College student from Baltimore who is completing her student teaching internship to become certified as an elementary...
December 6, 2012
Registration Opens for Spring Spanish Language and Culture Classes at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Notre Dame of Maryland University has begun registration for two Spanish Language and Culture classes that will run during the spring semester.
Two sessions of Spanish Language and Culture (Part 1) will be offered on Tuesdays starting on February 19 and running through April 30 (excluding March 26)...
November 27, 2012
Registration Open for Winter and Spring 2013 Classes at the English Language Institute
The English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University is accepting registrations for day classes for the Winter Session, January 7-18, 2013 and Spring I Session, January 28 - March 27, 2013.
The English Language Institute offers beginning through advanced classes including writing and...
November 19, 2012
Notre Dame Mourns the Death of Dr. Mildred Otenasek '36
Message from President Conneely
This morning the University learned of the passing of Mildred Otenasek ’36 at the age of 98. Her death truly marks the end of an era here at Notre Dame. Over the course of more than 80 years, Millie has been a leader, teacher, benefactor and friend to us all.
Millie...
November 19, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Hosts First Thursdays Information Sessions
Notre Dame of Maryland University is hosting “First Thursdays” open house and recruitment events the first Thursday of every month, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Fourier Hall, showcasing the College of Adult Undergraduate Studies (formerly Weekend College and Accelerated College) and College of Graduate Studies...
November 11, 2012
Early Admission Deadline Extended for Students Affected by Sandy
Notre Dame of Maryland University is extending its early action deadline for applicants who have been impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
Students who had planned to apply to Notre Dame prior to the December 1 early action deadline may contact the Notre Dame Admissions Office (410-532-5330 or admiss@ndm.edu)...
November 1, 2012
Kathryn Doherty Joins Notre Dame of Maryland University as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Notre Dame of Maryland University is welcoming Kathryn Doherty, Ed.D. as associate vice president for academic affairs. As a member of Notre Dame’s academic leadership team, Dr. Doherty will spearhead the University’s institutional assessment, assist with strategic planning, coordinate academic advising...
October 22, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Presents “Arts for Hearts’ Sake” at Villa Assumpta
Notre Dame of Maryland University presents “Arts for Hearts’ Sake,” a series of cultural events hosted for the enjoyment of the School Sisters of Notre Dame at Villa Assumpta. Featuring music, song and poetry readings performed by University faculty and staff under the direction of Professor Ernest Ragogini...
October 21, 2012
Malala Yousafzai Attack Shows the Need to Keep Pushing for Women's Education
Letter to the Editor, Baltimore Sun
The tragic assassination attempt in Pakistan against 14-year-old student Malala Yousafzai, merely because she was a female who spoke out for women's education, is a disturbing reminder that there are still places in our world where an educated woman is considered...
October 10, 2012
Academically Anchored: Notre Dame Students Outperform Peers on Critical Educational Assessment
Notre Dame of Maryland University Women’s College students outperformed their peers in the second leg of the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA), the school reports. Based on their scores as incoming students and again as seniors, Notre Dame students showed more improved critical, analytical and communication...
October 8, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Hosts “Get Acquainted” Days
High school juniors, seniors and college transfer students are invited to learn more about Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Women’s College at two “Get Acquainted” days this fall.
- The first session is on Friday, October 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Doyle Formal Lounge.
- The second session is on...
October 5, 2012
Professor Charles Yoe's "Introduction to Natural Resource Planning" Published by CRC Press
Charles Yoe, Ph.D., professor of economics at Notre Dame of Maryland University, has published "Introduction to Natural Resource Planning," a how-to guide for planners and policymakers. An expert on risk analysis, Dr. Yoe explores the complexity of the natural resource planning process and outlines effective...
September 24, 2012
Rebecca Sawyer Joins Notre Dame of Maryland University as Vice President for Student Life
Notre Dame of Maryland University is announcing the appointment of Rebecca Sawyer, Ed.D., as vice president for student life. As a senior member of the University’s leadership team, Dr. Sawyer will enhance and strengthen Notre Dame’s departments of student life, including residence life, student activities...
September 24, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Honors Outstanding Alumnae at 2012 Honors Convocation
Notre Dame of Maryland University paid tribute to three outstanding alumnae and community leaders at its annual Honors Convocation ceremony on Saturday, September 22. A cherished Notre Dame tradition, Honors Convocation brings the University community together to celebrate academic achievement and service...
September 11, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Named to U.S. News & World Report’s “Great Schools/Great Prices” Category
Notre Dame of Maryland University continues to be ranked among Best Regional Universities-North by U.S. News & World Report, coming in at No. 33 in the magazine’s annual college guide. For the fourth consecutive year, Notre Dame was highlighted as one of the region’s “Great Schools, Great Prices,” for...
September 11, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Breaks Ground on New Academic Building
Notre Dame of Maryland University held a ground breaking ceremony this afternoon for a new academic building, a $15 million, 36,500 square foot facility to support its schools of education and nursing.
“Our new building will support the Schools of Education and Nursing – a design that includes collaborative...
September 6, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Hires Deanna McCormick as Vice President for Finance and Administration
Notre Dame of Maryland University is naming Deanna S. McCormick as vice president for finance and administration. As chief financial administrator and a member of its senior leadership team, Ms. McCormick will spearhead the University’s finance and investments, budget and financial reporting, human resources...
August 29, 2012
Fall and Holiday 2012 Events at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Notre Dame of Maryland University is announcing its fall and holiday line up of community events. Most are free and all are open to the public. See below for details:
Holiday
Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair
12/1, 9 AM to 2 PM
MBK Gymnasium
Notre Dame’s most anticipated holiday event features unique...
August 27, 2012
Registration Open for Fall Classes at the English Language Institute
The English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University is accepting registrations for day classes for the Fall II session, October 22 to December 14, 2012.
The English Language Institute offers beginning through advanced classes including writing and grammar, reading and discussion, listening...
July 26, 2012
Gormley Gallery Announces Fall Exhibits
Gormley Gallery at Notre Dame of Maryland University is announcing its fall 2012 schedule of art exhibits.
All events are open to the public. Admission to Gormley Gallery is free. Regular gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (call 410.435.0100 for weekend hours). The gallery...
July 23, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Nursing Awarded $90,000 Grant from the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Foundation
Notre Dame of Maryland University has received a $90,000 grant from the Marion I. and Henry J. Foundation to equip an obstetrics/pediatrics simulation lab within the Center for Caring with Technology in the $16.2 million academic building that will open in fall 2013.
“We are grateful to the Knott family...
July 20, 2012
Natalie Gillard Joins Notre Dame of Maryland University as Director of Student Activities and Orientation
Notre Dame of Maryland University is welcoming Natalie Gillard as director of student activities and orientation. Ms. Gillard will oversee the implementation of comprehensive initiatives to support and enhance students’ personal and aca
demic experience.
Ms. Gillard joins Notre Dame with extensive experience...
July 20, 2012
Loyola/Notre Dame Library Names Barbara Preece as Director
The Board of Trustees of the Loyola/Notre Dame Library has named Barbara G. Preece as the library’s new director, succeeding John McGinty who is retiring in December.
“With a firm focus on mission, a passion for working directly with a range of library users, significant consortial experience, and a...
July 10, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Nursing Receives $125,000 Grant from the Middendorf Foundation
Notre Dame of Maryland University has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Middendorf Foundation to support a simulation lab within the Center for Caring with Technology in its new School of Nursing academic building.
“The Middendorf Foundation’s award for the School of Nursing supports our shared...
July 6, 2012
Registration Open for Fall Classes at the English Language Institute
The English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University is accepting registrations for day classes for the Fall I session, running August 27 to October 19, 2012.
The English Language Institute offers beginning through advanced classes including writing and grammar, reading and discussion...
July 2, 2012
School of Pharmacy Professor Payal Agarwal Receives Biotechnology Award
Payal Agarwal, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmacy at Notre Dame of Maryland University, has received the 2012 National Biotechnology Conference Innovation in Biotechnology Award from the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) for her research on oral delivery systems for Type-2...
May 26, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Confers Emerita Status on President Mary Pat Seurkamp as She Presides Over Historic 2012 Commencement Ceremony
Notre Dame of Maryland University celebrated a historic commencement on May 26, its first as a University and the final official event of Dr. Mary Pat Seurkamp’s 15-year presidency. In recognition of her outstanding legacy of service to Notre Dame and to higher education, the Board of Trustees conferred...
May 20, 2012
President Seurkamp Honored by Loyola University
Notre Dame of Maryland University President Mary Pat Seurkamp was awarded Loyola University Maryland’s John Henry Newman medal for outstanding contributions to Catholic education at the school’s commencement exercises on May 19. Loyola University President Brian F. Linnane, S.J. presented President Seurkamp...
May 11, 2012
Registration Open for Summer Sessions at the English Language Institute
The English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University is accepting registrations for day classes for the Summer session. The eight-week session runs June 4 to July 27, 2012.
The English Language Institute offers beginning through advanced classes including writing and grammar, reading...
May 8, 2012
President-elect Conneely Receives United Way Award Named in His Honor
United Way of the Bluegrass has recognized the incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University president for his leadership in providing local and regional solutions for the organization.
Dr. Jim Conneely, currently associate provost and vice president for student affairs at Eastern Kentucky University...
April 22, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Welcomes CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus as 2012 Commencement Speaker
CBS Sports chairman and six-time Emmy Award-winner Sean McManus will speak at Notre Dame of Maryland University’s 2012 Commencement on May 26 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The historic ceremony will mark Notre Dame’s first as a University and the final official event of Dr. Mary Pat Seurkamp’s...
April 9, 2012
Art and the Struggle for Social Justice: Notre Dame of Maryland Hosts Artist and Activist Robert Shetterly on April 16th
Notre Dame of Maryland University is welcoming Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow and internationally renowned painter, illustrator and activist Robert Shetterly for a discussion on politics, truth telling and the use of art to effect social change.
The event, which is free and open to the public, takes...
April 2, 2012
Notre Dame’s Blue and White Ball Raises $1 Million in Honor of Retiring President Mary Pat Seurkamp
Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Blue and White Ball raised an astounding $1 million in support of the new Seurkamp Fund for Academic Excellence, honoring retiring President Mary Pat Seurkamp. Denise Koch, WJZ-TV news anchor, emceed the March 31 gala along with Board of Trustees chair Patricia J....
March 29, 2012
Notre Dame Hosts Expert Panel on Mountain Top Coal Removal
Notre Dame of Maryland University Sustainability Committee and art department present “Mining the Mountains: The Real Cost of Mountaintop Removal,” a panel discussion of the ecological, economic, health and moral issues surrounding the controversial method of surface coal extraction.
Moderated by Renaissance...
March 15, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Named to 2012 President’s Honor Roll for Community Service
Notre Dame of Maryland University has been named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in recognition of its community outreach partnerships, which resulted in more than 16,000 donated service hours in 2011.
Administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service...
February 27, 2012
Renaissance Institute Presents: Baltimore, a Tale of Two Cities
Renaissance Institute, a lifelong learning program at Notre Dame of Maryland University, presents its fourth Scholars Forum: Baltimore, a Tale of Two Cities. Despite gains in urban renewal and an influx of higher income residents, Baltimore’s neighborhoods remain sharply divided between those have enjoyed...
February 23, 2012
Notre Dame of Maryland University Sets Historic Precedent in Naming New President
Notre Dame of Maryland University has selected as its next president James F. Conneely, Ph.D., the first man and only the second permanent layperson to serve in the position in the 116-year history of the institution founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame as America’s first Catholic women’s college...
February 20, 2012
President Seurkamp, Faculty, Staff and Alumnae Offer Expertise and Insights at Women of the World Festival
A leader in educating and empowering women, Notre Dame of Maryland University is a proud sponsor of the nation’s first Women of the World Festival (WOW), Friday March 2 through Sunday, March 4 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Sympony Hall. Introduced to great acclaim in the United Kingdom in March, 2011...
February 6, 2012
President Mary Pat Seurkamp Named Among 2012’s Most Influential Marylanders
Mary Pat Seurkamp, Ph.D., president of Notre Dame of Maryland University, is being honored as one of the Most Influential Marylanders by The Daily Record, in recognition of her 15 years of outstanding leadership in Maryland higher education. Celebrating those who have made a truly significant impact...
January 25, 2012
Blue and White Ball Honors President Mary Pat Seurkamp
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...
January 12, 2012
Gormley Gallery Presents “Fugitive Landscapes” Photography by Geoff Delanoy
Gormley Gallery at Notre Dame of Maryland University presents Fugitive Landscapes, an exhibit of the photography of Geoff Delanoy, featuring images from Marin County’s Point Reyes National Seashore.
Made with a modified Holga camera, the black and white photographs contemplate the cumulative impacts...