Student/Faculty/Staff Updates
School of Education
Dr. Angelo J. Letizia, Associate Professor of Education, Published a new Book
Dr. Letizia's book, The Containers at the Edge of the Shore: Novellas, Stories and Other Tales, was published by Silver Bow Press and is available on Amazon.
Dr. Joanna Newton, Dr. Patty Silver, Molly King, and GEI student Ningwei (Maggie) Wang presented at the National Association of School University Partnerships (NASUP) 2026 Conference in Crystal City.
Their session, titled Those informations were helpful. I do not want to say enough, but helpful’: Somewhat Honest Feedback from Chinese Students, University Faculty, and Mentors in a Certification Program, shared findings from a mixed-methods study examining the experiences of students, faculty, and mentor teachers in the inaugural cohort of the School of Education’s Graduate Education Internship (GEI) partnership with the Chinese Learning Group. The presentation centered on the voices of NDMU School of Education international students, highlighting factors that supported their success while also identifying areas for continued program growth. Presenters discussed both strengths and challenges of the partnership and offered recommendations for ongoing refinement. The session concluded with implications for universities seeking to develop and sustain meaningful international certification partnerships.
Renaissance Institute Updates
On February 10, the Renaissance Institute kicked off its 37th year by welcoming senior members back to campus and online classes. This hardy crowd weathered snow/ice berms, Zoom outages online, and more with great spirit and energy. In all, 290 members began the spring 2026 semester in 42 classes. The curriculum spans an impressive array of topics; they range from ballet to American Sign Language and Spanish to understanding finance, Baltimore history, and King Lear. Renaissance provides a rich educational and social experience for folks in our community over 50. For more information on the Renaissance Institute, click here.
Library Updates
LNDL Fall Fest 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest
Calling all creatives! All students are invited to enter LNDL's Fall Fest 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured on this year's Fall Fest t-shirts! The winner will receive a $50 Ekiben gift card, a feature on LNDL's social media, and more. Submit your design by April 2!
Thursday, March 5, 4 PM - 5 PM
Online via Zoom
Learn how to use Zotero, a citation manager program supported by LNDL!
Thursday, March 19, 4 PM - 6 PM
Loyola Notre Dame Library Auditorium & Gallery
Join Dr. Lynn Nehemiah, White Marsh Historical Society, and Dr. Laura Masur, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Catholic University, as they discuss the complex historical legacy of Jesuit slaveholding in Maryland and its lasting impact today. A reception and opening of the exhibit Reckoning and Renewal: Confronting Slavery and Its Legacies at Loyola University Maryland will follow the discussion.
Author Talk: Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms
Thursday, March 19, 4 PM - 6 PM
Loyola Notre Dame Library IDEA Space
Join Loyola's Center for Research & Evaluation (CRE) and the Loyola Notre Dame Library (LNDL) for a discussion with Dr. Marie K. Heath, Loyola University Maryland, Dr. Stephanie Smith Budhai, University of Delaware, and Dr. Punya Mishra, Arizona State University, about their book, Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Justice and Joy. This conversation will provide audience members with helpful tips on navigating the complicated intersection of artificial intelligence, education, and justice.