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Holy Names University

A bold vision for the future

President Mike Groener presents a student-centered strategic plan for Holy Names.
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Academics
Precious James ’12

Fired up to teach for Oakland

2019 Oakland Teach of the Year, Precious James '12, believes that every child deserves a teacher that will go above and beyond for them—and she does.
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Admissions and Aid
Muryam Gourdet ‘14

The New Face of Science

Muryam Gourdet ‘14 is determined to change the face of science—and through her actions as a mentor and role model, researcher and academic, she is doing just that.
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Life at HNU
Nobel Hadgu

The Long Way Home to HNU

For Nobel Hadgu '18, 26, life began at the tail end of a civil war whose effects would disrupt his education and force his family to scatter across a continent by the time he was 10.
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Kimberly Mayfield EdD

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Kimberly Mayfield EdD

Dr. Kimberly Mayfield earned all of her degrees (including her Special Education Credential and EdD) while teaching Special Education classes in the Oakland School District. She joined the Education Department at Holy Names University as a full time professor in Special Education in 2001 and in 2008 she became the first African American professor to receive the status of tenure. Dr. Mayfield sees HNU as a place where students learn their passion and teachers practice compassion.