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Holy Names University

Welcome to the place where your future will take root.
Who We Are

A dedicated community

Get to know the individuals who go above and beyond everyday to make an impact.

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What we do

Align purpose with education

It’s more than textbooks—we believe in teaching and honoring the whole person.

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Why we do it

To transform lives

We empower students to make positive change in their communities and beyond.

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HNU HOMECOMING 2022

After 3 years apart, we look forward to welcoming you home to HNU--in person! Whether you want to catch up with friends, hear how HNU is doing, sip champagne with the Sisters, or fuel your Hawk spirit, you’ll find everything you’re looking for right here.

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Health and Safety Protocols

Covid 19 Updates: Ensuring Student Safety at HNU

First and foremost, we want to ensure the safest campus possible for our community. Learn about health and safety protocols, including mask mandates at HNU.

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Our Home

We are deeply Oakland

For more than 150 years we have called the Bay Area home. We invite you to explore our vibrant, authentic, and welcoming hometown.

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    Lake Merritt

    Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland.

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    Food trucks in Oakland

    Oakland is an up-and-coming foodie destination.

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    The Grand Lake Theater

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For our community members

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Advancing Racial Justice and Equity

Holy Names University is committed to evaluating how we live up to our institution's social justice mission, how our community members experience it, and how we can expand it so that we can co-create an anti-racist institution.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at HNU