Student/Faculty/Staff Updates
School of Arts, Sciences, and Business
Biology Department Represents NDMU at Women in Science Forum
Biology major Odelia Nanou and Biology faculty members Drs. Jewel Daniel and Jennifer Kerr represented Notre Dame of Maryland University at the 28th Annual Women in Science Forum, at Towson University on February 28th, 2026. The Women in Science Forum provides an opportunity for science faculty, students interested in science and mathematics careers, as well scientists and mathematicians from academia and industry to meet, network, and learn about current research.
School of Education
Associate Professor of Education Angelo Letizia Publishes New Peer-Review Article
Poetry, Discussion Boards and Intersubjective Space was published in the Whale Road Review (42, Spring). The article reconceptualizes discussion boards in asynchronous courses as intersubjective spaces and calls for the use of poetry in those spaces.
School of Integrative Health
Atiera Abatemarco, Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Health, Published a Children's Book.
Edith the Earthworm: The Tale of a Natural Recycler is a children's book (ages 2-8) that follows an earthworm named Edith on an adventure through a garden, teaching about nature, recycling, and friendship through colorful illustrations and a read-aloud-friendly story. Published in early 2025, it includes educators' notes and lesson ideas, exploring themes of ecology, identifying plants, and the importance of earthworms in a fun, engaging way.
School of Integrative Health Represents at the 2026 Integrative Health Symposium in New York City
Admissions Counselor Latoya Herndon and Program Director for Integrative Health Studies Marybeth Missenda were honored to participate in the 2026 Integrative Health Symposium, Connecting Minds, Transforming Care.
School of Pharmacy & Health Professions
Pharmacy Students and Faculty Travel to Annapolis
Legislative Day, sponsored by the Maryland Pharmacy Coalition—which includes all pharmacy organizations and the three schools of pharmacy in Maryland—brought together more than 300 pharmacists and student pharmacists, including over 70 from NDMU. Participants met with every legislative office in Maryland to advocate for the pharmacy profession and discuss several bills directly impacting pharmacy practice in the state.
Pharmacy Students Travel for 2026 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill
Selected NDMU pharmacy students were honored to attend the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) where students can train to become the next generation of pharmacy advocates. Among the many topics discussed was the enactment of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms.
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 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.
Thursday, March 26, 4 PM - 5 PM
Online via Zoom
Learn how to use Zotero, a citation manager program supported by LNDL
Thursday, April 9, 7-9 PM
Loyola Notre Dame Library IDEA Space
See a demo of how to re-bind a softcover book into a special custom hardcover with makerspace equipment, then hand-bind your own notebook! All materials provided, no experience necessary.
Intro to TinkerCad Pop-Up Class
Monday, April 13, 4-6 PM
Loyola Notre Dame Library IDEA Space
Learn how to get started in TinkerCAD, an online tool for 3D modeling!
Coffee & Careers: Graduate Student Social
Thursday, April 23, 12-3 PM
Loyola Notre Dame Library Learning Lobby & Gallery
- Free refreshments (coffee, tea, decaf), hors d’oeuvres & desserts
- Free high-quality professional headshots from 12-2 PM & borrow-a-blazer station
- Resume, LinkedIn, & job search tips
- Health Sciences career resources
- Network with fellow grad students
- $50 Ekiben gift card raffle