Tracy K. Smith, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and a two-term Poet Laureate of the United States, will visit NDMU on Thursday, February 23 as the 2022-23 writer in the annual Eichner Women Writers Series, hosted by the S. Maura Eichner Endowed Chair of English.

Smith received the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her third book of poems, Life on Mars, and she served as U.S. Poet Laureate from 2017-19. An evening lecture in Doyle Formal, which is free and open to all members of the NDMU community and general public, will include readings of Smith’s work and a book signing.

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Women of the World (WOW) Festival Baltimore 2025 Recap & Video

Thank you to all who attended the WOW Festival Baltimore 2025, which brought together hundreds of people to celebrate the achievements of women and girls, while addressing the challenges they face. Our spotlight speaker, three-time Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes, speaking with Denise Koch, WJZ CBS News Baltimore anchor, shared insights on resilience, overcoming challenges, and pushing beyond boundaries in every aspect of life. Watch the full video below.


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2025 Commencement Ceremony

The Commencement Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Baltimore Convention Center, beginning promptly at 10:30 a.m. with the procession.

2025 Commencement in Review


Participants

  • August 2024 Graduates
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  • Potential May 2025 Graduates

Commencement Speaker

The 2025 Commencement speaker is Dr. Beverly Malone, President & CEO of the National League for Nursing.
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