Holy Names University (HNU) was founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in 1868 on the shores of Lake Merritt. In 1957, the campus was moved from Lake Merritt to a wooded, sixty-acre site in the Oakland Hills. An academic community committed to the full development of each student, Holy Names offers a liberal education rooted in the Catholic tradition, empowering a diverse student body for leadership and service in a complex world.

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Holy Names University

Holy Names University's headquarters in Oakland, CA, United States

Carol Sellman

Barbara A. Bray

Cynthia Canning

Jean Dowdall

Rachel Flynn

Tiffin Groff

Elizabeth Liebert

Kathleen Ross

Nicki Jean Thomas

Lawrence B. Garcia

Louis D. Chicoine

The Board and Trustees at Holy Names University provide strategic oversight and governance to ensure the institution's mission and values are upheld. This team is responsible for making high-level policy decisions, safeguarding financial health, and supporting the university's long-term goals of empowering a diverse student body through a liberal education rooted in Catholic tradition.

Board and Trustees

The Leadership Team at Holy Names University is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and overall administration of the institution. Comprised of key executives, including the Acting President and various Vice Presidents, this team collaborates to enhance student development, oversee financial operations, advance university initiatives, and ensure alignment with the university's mission rooted in the Catholic tradition. Their collective focus is on fostering an inclusive academic environment that empowers students for leadership and service.

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Holy Names University

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