We’ve never followed the status quo. With an amazing faculty, a diverse and engaged student body, and a supportive and personal culture, our students have all the resources needed to create a future that transforms the world.

In 1895, our founders built an institution to educate students who are hungry to make their mark on the world and be a force for positive change. We had to open doors and knock barriers down- and we've been knocking them down ever since. As society has evolved, so has NDMU. Today, we've broken down another barrier and now welcome men into our unique undergraduate experience. Because the values on which we were founded and that still guide us- excellence, inclusivity, service, and social responsibility- apply equally to all. 

NDMU is a comprehensive university that offers bachelor's degrees, certificates, graduate and professional programs. All programs provide a firm foundation in the arts, the sciences, and, most importantly, the deeper question of who you are and what you want to achieve.

Because creating a better world starts with creating the best you.

Our Mission
Our Mission

Founded on truth and justice, on faith and reason, we continue to press the issues and push for progress — providing a foundational education for all who seek to change their world.

NDMU at a Glance
NDMU at a Glance

For 125 years, Notre Dame has delivered an opportunity-filled experience for all who seek to better themselves, and in turn, better the world.

Committed to Helping Others
Committed to Helping Others

A passion for helping others is in our DNA. Our community shares a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals near and far.

Service at NDMU
A Community that Carries You Forward
A Community that Carries You Forward

An inclusive community where all voices are welcome, and all perspectives are valued is an integral part of the NDMU experience.

Diversity & Inclusion
Become Your Best Self
Become Your Best Self

Ours is a campus culture where women and men discover the inspiration, gain the wisdom, and build the confidence to become all that they aspire to be.

Read Our Stories
Learn More About NDMU

You are invited to attend a memorable literary reading featuring three distinguished contemporary poets—Joseph Grantham, Elise Houcek, and Zack Darsee—on Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 PM in Doyle Formal. This event is open to the public. Three of the most engaging voices in contemporary poetry will join us for an evening reading and craft discussion. Elise Houcek and Zack Darsee will read from their collection, From the Pocket of Agent Dickinson, a prose-poetry text released by Inside the Castle, an experimental small press. Joseph Grantham, a poet and publisher, will read as well, and the night will conclude with a brief conversation on poetics.

PJ Lombardo

Eichner Fellow of Writing
plombardo@ndm.edu

Pharmacy Doctoral Student’s Article in National Publication Inspires Peers to Explore Entrepreneurship


BALTIMORE, Md. – Notre Dame of Maryland University’s (NDMU) Doctor of Pharmacy candidate, Jasra Noor Zaheer D'26, doesn’t intend to wait decades for pharmacy ownership, it is a vision she is already pursuing.

“I grew up watching my family pour time and energy into something they could call their own,” Zaheer said. “That exposure shaped the way I view business. Risk didn’t mean fear – it meant opportunity.”

The Daily Record Honors NDMU with Its Second Empowering Women Award


BALTIMORE, Md. – The Daily Record has named Notre Dame of Maryland University as a recipient of a 2025 Empowering Women Award, recognizing companies and organizations that show a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in Maryland. The winners were honored at the Women’s Leadership Summit on Oct. 30 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Christina Vollbrecht

Department

SOIH Nutrition and Herbal Medicine

Education 

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 

  • City University of New York School of Public Health (2025), Dietetic Internship 
  • University of Vermont (2024), Didactic Program in Dietetics 

Maryland University of Integrative Health (now part of Notre Dame of Maryland and formerly Tai Sophia Institute) (2021), Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health 

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