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Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Keynote Speaker for the 172nd Commencement Ceremony in Belmont, CA

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Belmont, CA, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), the third oldest college in California, will celebrate its 172nd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2024, conferring degrees and credentials on 80 graduates.

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  • Belmont, CA, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), the third oldest college in California, will celebrate its 172nd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2024, conferring degrees and credentials on 80 graduates.
  • This year’s keynote speaker is Sister Joan (Rosemary) Burke.
  • Sr. Joan joined the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1962.
  • Sr. Joan became fascinated with the interplay of the Gospel and culture, which led to intensive study at Oxford University.

Notre Dame de Namur University Honors Tad Taube, Bay Area Businessman and Philanthropist, with the Indefatigable Award

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Belmont, CA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) is delighted to honor Tad Taube with the University’s inaugural Indefatigable Award.

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  • Belmont, CA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) is delighted to honor Tad Taube with the University’s inaugural Indefatigable Award.
  • “We cannot think of a more deserving person to launch this new award,” says NDNU President, Beth Martin.
  • “Throughout his life, Tad has been a strong advocate for and generous benefactor of numerous nonprofits, hospitals and educational institutions locally and across the globe.
  • Like the Sisters, he and his parents came to this country with very little and he has since given so much.

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Appointment of Cherron Hoppes, Ed.D. as Chief Student Experience Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Belmont, CA, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) President, Beth Martin, Ph.D. announced the appointment of Cherron Hoppes, Ed.D.

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  • Belmont, CA, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) President, Beth Martin, Ph.D. announced the appointment of Cherron Hoppes, Ed.D.
  • Cherron Hoppes started her career in housing and residence life at New Mexico State University (NMSU) and Menlo College.
  • As the Chief Student Experience Officer, she will be serving on the NDNU Cabinet and dedicating 15 hours per week to lead initiatives related to the student experience, from recruiting through post-graduation.
  • “I’m very pleased Cherron Hoppes has joined NDNU as Chief Student Experience Officer,” said Martin.

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Appointment of Dr. Gregory Zubacz as Associate Provost and Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Belmont CA, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Greg White announced the appointment of Dr. Gregory Zubacz as Associate Provost and Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies.

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  • Belmont CA, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Greg White announced the appointment of Dr. Gregory Zubacz as Associate Provost and Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies.
  • Gregory Zubacz PhD, JCD, MCL, JCL, LLB, BA (Psychology and Criminology) was recently with California Health Sciences University (CHSU), where he served as the Assistant Vice President for Institutional Assessment, Effectiveness, and Research.
  • “I’m very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregory Zubacz”, said White.
  • Dr. Zubacz will oversee NDNU’s interdisciplinary programs, and lead the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Election of Lisa D. Gauthier to the Board of Trustees

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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Belmont, CA, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) President Beth Martin, Ph.D., announced the recent election of a new member to the university’s Board of Trustees.

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  • Belmont, CA, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) President Beth Martin, Ph.D., announced the recent election of a new member to the university’s Board of Trustees.
  • Joining the Board for a three-year term is Lisa Gauthier, Mayor of East Palo Alto.
  • “I am very honored to be asked to serve on Notre Dame de Namur University’s Board of Trustees,” said Gauthier.
  • She previously held the positions of Vice Mayor in 2014, 2018, 2022, and Mayor in 2015 and 2019.

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Promotion of Tanya Tran to Dean of Enrollment Management

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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Belmont, CA, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) President, Dr. Beth Martin, announced the promotion of Tanya Tran to Dean of Enrollment Management.

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  • Belmont, CA, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) President, Dr. Beth Martin, announced the promotion of Tanya Tran to Dean of Enrollment Management.
  • Tran was appointed NDNU’s Director of Admissions in March 2023 and has held admissions leadership positions at several higher education institutions, including Holy Names University and the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
  • Prior to that, she held admissions and enrollment leadership roles at the California Healing Arts College, Abraham Lincoln University of Law and Mount Saint Mary’s University.
  • “I’m excited to have Tanya assume the leadership of our Enrollment Management team”, said Martin.

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Appointment of Dr. Randall A. Sessler as Dean of Student Academic Success

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Belmont, CA, June 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Greg White announced the appointment of Randall A. Sessler, Ph.D., as Dean of Student Academic Success.

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  • Belmont, CA, June 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Greg White announced the appointment of Randall A. Sessler, Ph.D., as Dean of Student Academic Success.
  • This new position is responsible for leading academic support services, which includes tutorial services, academic advising, and career services.
  • Dr. Sessler has served as the Director of the Academic Success Center at NDNU since 2022.
  • “I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sessler as the Dean of Student Academic Success”, said White.

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Appointment of Dr. Helen Marlo as Dean of the School of Psychology

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Belmont, CA, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Greg White announced the appointment of Helen Marlo Ph.D., as Dean for the School of Psychology.

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  • Belmont, CA, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Greg White announced the appointment of Helen Marlo Ph.D., as Dean for the School of Psychology.
  • Dr. Marlo has been serving Notre Dame de Namur University since 1999 in the graduate Department of Clinical Psychology.
  • She began her academic and clinical work in 1990 teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students at the University of South Carolina, Palo Alto University, and Sofia University.
  • “I’m very pleased to announce the promotion of Helen to the Dean of the School of Psychology”, said White.

Notre Dame de Namur University Enters Agreement with Holy Names University to Transfer Their MBA and MA Educational Therapy Programs

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Belmont, CA, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Greg White announced an agreement with Holy Names University (HNU) to transfer students in HNU’s MBA and MA Educational Therapy programs to NDNU.

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  • Belmont, CA, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Greg White announced an agreement with Holy Names University (HNU) to transfer students in HNU’s MBA and MA Educational Therapy programs to NDNU.
  • Under this agreement NDNU will teach out HNU students enrolled in HNU’s MBA program and HNU’s MA Educational Therapy program will be moved to NDNU, pending WSCUC approval.
  • Current and prospective HNU students were notified that the MBA and MA Educational Therapy programs are closing as of May 15, 2023.
  • All current MBA and HNU MA Educational Therapy students who will not have graduated by May 2023 will be encouraged to transfer to NDNU.

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Keynote Speaker for the 171st Commencement Ceremony – Marking the 100th Anniversary in Belmont, CA

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Skillin comes from a long line of family members with ties to the Notre Dame learning community.

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  • Skillin comes from a long line of family members with ties to the Notre Dame learning community.
  • His aunt, Sr. Veronica Skillin, was past President of then College of Notre Dame (CND); his mother attended both Notre Dame High School in San Francisco and CND.
  • “It’s an honor to be this year’s keynote speaker at the 171st NDNU Commencement”, said Skillin.
  • In 1843, six Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur traveled from Belgium to Oregon to establish mission schools.