November 29, 2023
NDMU Community Packs MBK for Basketball Home Openers
Women's and men's basketball student-athletes during their home openers

Notre Dame of Maryland University's women's and men's basketball teams both opened the home portion of their 2023-24 schedules in front of packed crowds at MBK Sports Complex! The women hosted Salisbury on November 8 to open up their home schedule, while the men faced St. Mary's (MD) on Monday for their first home game in program history.

There will be plenty of additional opportunities to support our Gators throughout the winter. Women's basketball defeated Cedar Crest by a 70-30 final in its United East opener last night, while the men are back at MBK next Wednesday, Dec. 6 to take on Wilson College.

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Maureen and Kathryn DeGrange
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Legacy Family Bonds through Shared Notre Dame Experience

Maureen Ritcey DeGrange ‘99 has returned to NDMU several times since her graduation. Her trips back to campus this fall, however, have been extra special, as she has been able to spend time with her daughter during her first semester as the parent of a legacy student.

Kathryn DeGrange ’27 is one of 15 students in the Class of 2027 with a family member who had previously attended Notre Dame. Kathryn is enrolled in the School of Nursing’s Entry-Level BSN program, aiming to join her mother in the nursing profession, and she is also following in her mother’s footsteps as a multi-sport athlete at NDMU.

The College Tour filming on campus
The College Tour Visits Campus for Filming; Episode to Air on Amazon Prime next Spring

Representatives from The College Tour were on campus from November 6-10 to film an episode featuring NDMU which is set to air on Amazon Prime this spring!

The College Tour tells the story of colleges and universities around the world from the perspective of current students on campus. We can’t wait to see our students highlighted as they share their Notre Dame story with viewers from around the world.

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New Health Sciences Degree Prepares NDMU Students for Variety of Healthcare Professions

The Knott Science and Innovation Center

NDMU has launched a new Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences to help meet the continuing demand for healthcare professionals across the United States.

The health sciences program, which debuted during the fall 2023 semester, is the latest innovative offering to position NDMU as a national leader in healthcare education.

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Three NDMU Community Members Become SSND Associates

NDMU's new SSND Associates

Three members of the NDMU community are included among the newest Associates of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Associates make a covenant to live the spirit and mission of the SSNDs through deepening personal and communal prayer, participating in SSND spiritual, educational, and social activities, extending the spirit of SSND in her/his respective ministry/lifestyle, and sharing one’s gifts, faith, life, and lived experiences with SSNDs and other Associates.

New Associates include Sylvia Palm (licensure coordinator, Academic Affairs), Angela Snyder (associate professor, School of Education), and Lyndsay Wright '19, M'22 (assistant professor, School of Nursing). For further information about the Associate program, including how to become an Associate, community members are invited to visit the SSND's website.

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Morrissy Honors Program

Morrissy Students in Chicago

Eight NDMU students and faculty members from the Morrissy Honors Program recently attended the 2023 National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Annual Conference, which was held in Chicago from November 8-12.

Anna Choudhary '25, Eliza Davis '25, and Nwanneka Udolisa '25 served as moderators at the conference, attending multiple presentations and facilitating discussions between audience members and the presenters. Jensen Armstrong '24, program director Dr. Evelyn Spratt, and Sister Therese Marie Dougherty, Ph.D. ’60 presented on a Heritage Tour that two honors students and two honors professors completed in 2022. That trip involved tracing the steps of the first SSNDs to arrive in America, and readings of their letters and journals during visits with current SSNDs in several cities around the region.

Averee Radonovich '24 presented her Morrissy Independent Study on Burnout in Critical Care Nurses in Maryland amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, while Julie Asbury '24 presented research on neurodegenerative diseases through her work at the Sun Lab at Johns Hopkins University as a member of the Sister Alma Science Year fellowship. Asbury discussed her research on how a protein, poly (GR), leads to neuronal loss and behavioral deficits in a mouse model for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Physician Assistant Studies

PA program members serving the community

Students in NDMU’s new physician assistant studies program collected food earlier this month which was donated to support Thanksgiving dinners for families at the Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center in Annapolis. Our students additionally wrote inspirational cards to accompany the meals.

Conference and Auxiliary Services


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Save the Dates

NDMU Cultural Day of Celebration

Thursday, November 30  | 3 - 6:30 p.m.  |  LeClerc Lobby/Theatre

At this event, individuals and/or student organizations can represent their respective cultures through food, clothing, and other customs they wish to showcase to the NDMU community. The celebration will allow you to table through information booths in LeClerc Lobby, and/or participate in the “What Empowers You” fashion show in LeClerc Theatre, where each culture can be represented by showing off their traditional attire.

If you are interested in participating through tabling and/or the fashion show, sign up here.

Reflection, Tree Trimming, and Christmas Celebration Dinner

Friday, December 1  | 5 - 7 p.m.  |  Doyle Dining Hall

To ring in the holiday season, students, faculty, and staff will join together for Notre Dame’s Annual Christmas Celebrations! 

NDMU Art Hive

Monday, December 4  | 12 - 2 p.m.  |  Fourier 102

The NDMU Art Hive, facilitated by members of the Art Therapy Department and students, welcomes the NDMU community and everyone else for free and open art making! Join us in Fourier 102 for self-care, skill-sharing and community building! An abundance of art supplies is provided, and the space is wheelchair accessible.  No RSVP required- drop in! All ages and abilities are welcome to attend. 

RA Panel

Tuesday, December 5  | 12 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Gator Alley

Looking to be an RA during the 2024-25 academic year? Come ask current RAs questions, and hear their experience with the hiring process in Gator Alley during the activity period!

First 100 Days

Wednesday, December 6  | 6 - 9 p.m.  |  Gator Alley/Doyle Formal

We welcome the Class of 2027 to come together to celebrate a milestone achievement: making it through your first 100 days in college! There will be games, an opportunity to write letters to your future self, and free food for all first-year students. Reach out to the Class of 2027 SGA with any questions!

Holiday Breakfast

Saturday, December 9  | 9 - 11 a.m.  |  Doyle Formal

We’re spreading the Christmas spirit at NDMU with a Holiday Breakfast! Join members of the NDMU community, alumni and their families for holiday treats, a breakfast buffet, and other Christmas activities.

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NDMU Events

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