NDMU Names Seasoned Administrator as Dean of School of Arts, Sciences, and Business

BALTIMORE, Md. — Notre Dame of Maryland University has appointed a seasoned administrator with a wealth of experience in higher education leadership, academic strategy, and faculty development as the new dean of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Business. Dr. Sabrina DeTurk will assume the role of dean effective June 8, 2026. Dr. DeTurk will lead a school with nearly 40 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, taught by expert faculty who are active professionals.

Barbara Iachini

Programs I Teach 

Research

Education

MA Health and Wellness Coaching

Certifications

  • NBC-HWC
  • AFMC

Publications and Presentations

  • Ahmann, E., Saviet, M., Conboy, L., Smith, K., Iachini, B., & DeMartin, R. (2023).
  • Health and wellness coaching and sustained gains: A rapid systematic review.
  • American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 18(2), 162–180. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231180117
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Join us for a gallery talk for Infinite Fire: The Power of Women's Expression, an exhibition of photographs by Maryland-based artist Anne Calamuci featuring works from her acclaimed series Hear Me Roar and Ageless Creativity.

Calamuci is a fine art and portrait photographer whose work centers on women, identity, and the evolving female experience. She studied photography at Montgomery College, The Corcoran School of Art, and The Portfolio Center (now The Miami Ad School) in Atlanta. Her practice blends careful planning with intuitive image-making, resulting in portraits that explore emotion, aging, memory, and beauty. Often guided by themes, her work allows space for viewers to bring their own experiences into the interpretation. 

Exhibition on View: March 16–May 1, 2026
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Jasmine Washington

Associate faculty / Guest Gallery Curator
jwashington8@ndm.edu
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Join us for the opening reception for Infinite Fire: The Power of Women's Expression, an exhibition of photographs by Maryland-based artist Anne Calamuci featuring works from her acclaimed series Hear Me Roar and Ageless Creativity.

Calamuci is a fine art and portrait photographer whose work centers on women, identity, and the evolving female experience. She studied photography at Montgomery College, The Corcoran School of Art, and The Portfolio Center (now The Miami Ad School) in Atlanta. Her practice blends careful planning with intuitive image-making, resulting in portraits that explore emotion, aging, memory, and beauty. Often guided by themes, her work allows space for viewers to bring their own experiences into the interpretation. 

Exhibition on View: March 16–May 1, 2026
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Jasmine Washington

Associate faculty / Guest Gallery Curator
jwashington8@ndm.edu

Join us for tea as we journey through time to meet famous and not-so-well-known women who have shaped our world. Each woman will host a table with tea and goodies and share interesting tidbits from her life. Don't miss the opportunity to meet your sheroes during this Women's History Month.

McDonald headshot in tan blazer and blue top outside.

Damita McDonald

Senior Director for University Communications & Public Relations
443-990-1299 or 410-532-5546
dmcdonald1@ndm.edu
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