When Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wis., are partnering to address staffing shortages in education, with a joint agreement to increase the number of students with advanced credentials. The joint agreement between the two institutions will enable master's students in education at Mount Mary to seamlessly transition into one of two NDMU online Ph.D. in education programs, saving valuable time and money to earn two graduate-level degrees. Additionally, NDMU undergraduates will be able to seamlessly transition into Mount Mary's Master of Social Work program, with options to transfer credits and earn the degree fully online.

The Baltimore Business Journal has named a Notre Dame of Maryland University vice president to its 2025 40 Under 40 award list, recognizing his outstanding leadership and transformative impact on higher education.



Dr. Carroll Galvin D’23, vice president for institutional advancement & university communications, was selected for this distinction from over 200 nominations as one of the best and brightest young professionals in the Greater Baltimore area. The 40 Under 40 award honors rising leaders across industries who demonstrate innovation, community involvement, and professional excellence.

Notre Dame of Maryland University nursing student Jemima Olanrewaju ‘27 is passionate about more than just healthcare; she’s committed to transforming communities through advocacy, equity, and dignity-driven service.



As a Bonner student at NDMU, Olanrewaju is part of a national network of undergraduates who commit to completing 300+ hours of service annually while pursuing a rigorous academic path. For Olanrewaju, this dual commitment is deeply personal and purposeful.

• Naomi Ewhe won 3rd place in the undergraduate poster competition on research about how mutagens impact microbiome populations in a model worm system.
• Grace Ekalle won 1st place in the undergraduate research category. She presented her work on preeclampsia and microbiome composition.
• Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Nicole Dular's Invite to Georgetown University