Life at HNU
Student Support
Student Success
HNU supports students from enrollment to graduation by offering programs, services, and CARE to empower and educate current and prospective students.
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Staff will help you map an academic path leading to successful and timely completion of your degree, and will assist you in reaching other goals.
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Personal safety and the security of the entire campus community are of vital concern to HNU. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptionally safe campus environment.
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Let us run some numbers by you
15
NCAA Teams
260
Sunny Days a Year
70%
Students of Color
Residence Life
When we live together, we learn from each other and develop tight bonds through our shared experiences. We enjoy an environment that balances personal and academic growth, and we create friendships that last a lifetime.
Learn MoreGet Involved
You can connect with HNU's campus community by joining a club, participating in a group activity or becoming a member of a sports team. Or simply by cheering players on. Go Hawks!
Clubs & Organizations
We encourage all students to engage with or lead a student club or organization on campus.
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Student Government
Give yourself and your fellow students a powerful voice by running for student government and becoming a campus leader.
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Student Activities
We organize campus events and outings to museums, movies, Oakland A’s games, and lots more. Come with us.
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Grab a bite
Enjoy fresh and local food while socializing, exchanging ideas, and listening to music at the Public Market cafeteria--or grab a quick bite at Rosie's Cafe.
Learn MoreWhat’s new at HNU
Holy Names University Announces New Academic Strategic Plan: HNU SOARS
The plan promotes social justice and leverages technology to prepare graduates for future careers.
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Learning and Community at HNU this Fall
Update on what the HNU experience will be like this fall.
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A Message from the President about Recent Acts of Racist Violence
Moments like this one amplify our responsibility as a university rooted in social justice.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2020
A special message to the 2020 graduating class of Holy Names University.
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Q&A with Alison Pope-Rhodius
Applied Sport and Performance Psychology is about working with performers to help them think, feel and behave more productively.
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Message about HNU’s Coronavirus response plans
Information for the Holy Names University community about emergency preparedness for the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
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Pandemic Prose, Poetry, and Pics: HNU Community Art
To help inspire and relieve stress, we created a space for our community members to share the art they are making.
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Campus Resources During Shelter-in-Place Order
Use this resource page as a guide as HNU follows the state of California's shelter-in-place order.
Learn More2020 Alpha Delta Virtual Award Ceremony
HNU's Alpha Delta Leadership & Athletic Awards recognize students who have excelled in service and leadership during their time at HNU.
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Message from Dr. Laura Truxler
Dr. Laura Truxler shares a message to the HNU community on April 22: Earth Day, Founders' Day, and the last day of classes.
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#HeroicHawks: Dr. Pam Stanley opens her home to nursing students
Dr. Pam Stanley, HNU alumna, faculty, and practicing nurse, opened her home to our nursing students and works everyday to keep us safe.
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Message from HNU’s ASHNU Student Body President Mattea Carveiro ’20
Mattea Carveiro '20 offers a hopeful message for HNU's graduating seniors and current students.
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Holy Week Message from HNU’s VP for Mission Integration Sr. Carol Sellman
An Easter blessing from Sr. Carol Sellman '69, MM '78, EdD, vice president for mission integration.
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Going Virtual: The Digital Learning Initiative
The Digital Learning Initiative helped build the structure that has allowed HNU to adapt so quickly to the COVID-19 era of online education.
Learn MoreHoly Names University Announces New Academic Strategic Plan: HNU SOARS
The plan promotes social justice and leverages technology to prepare graduates for future careers.
Learn MoreLearning and Community at HNU this Fall
Update on what the HNU experience will be like this fall.
Learn MoreA Message from the President about Recent Acts of Racist Violence
Moments like this one amplify our responsibility as a university rooted in social justice.
Learn MoreCongratulations to the Class of 2020
A special message to the 2020 graduating class of Holy Names University.
Learn MoreQ&A with Alison Pope-Rhodius
Applied Sport and Performance Psychology is about working with performers to help them think, feel and behave more productively.
Learn MoreMessage about HNU’s Coronavirus response plans
Information for the Holy Names University community about emergency preparedness for the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
Learn MorePandemic Prose, Poetry, and Pics: HNU Community Art
To help inspire and relieve stress, we created a space for our community members to share the art they are making.
Learn MoreCampus Resources During Shelter-in-Place Order
Use this resource page as a guide as HNU follows the state of California's shelter-in-place order.
Learn More2020 Alpha Delta Virtual Award Ceremony
HNU's Alpha Delta Leadership & Athletic Awards recognize students who have excelled in service and leadership during their time at HNU.
Learn MoreMessage from Dr. Laura Truxler
Dr. Laura Truxler shares a message to the HNU community on April 22: Earth Day, Founders' Day, and the last day of classes.
Learn More#HeroicHawks: Dr. Pam Stanley opens her home to nursing students
Dr. Pam Stanley, HNU alumna, faculty, and practicing nurse, opened her home to our nursing students and works everyday to keep us safe.
Learn MoreMessage from HNU’s ASHNU Student Body President Mattea Carveiro ’20
Mattea Carveiro '20 offers a hopeful message for HNU's graduating seniors and current students.
Learn MoreHoly Week Message from HNU’s VP for Mission Integration Sr. Carol Sellman
An Easter blessing from Sr. Carol Sellman '69, MM '78, EdD, vice president for mission integration.
Learn MoreGoing Virtual: The Digital Learning Initiative
The Digital Learning Initiative helped build the structure that has allowed HNU to adapt so quickly to the COVID-19 era of online education.
Learn MoreHear our stories
Kim
Meet our new Dean
Arturo
Author, Lopez-Levy
Leo
A True Hawk
Kim
Meet our new Dean
Arturo
Author, Lopez-Levy
Leo
A True Hawk
A variety of viewpoints
Students, faculty and staff come from all kinds of backgrounds, and offer a wide variety of perspectives. At HNU, everyone’s voice is heard and highly valued.
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Adult and Graduate Program Information Sessions
Connect with faculty, and admissions staff as well as other prospective students at this all-program information session.
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Hawk Day
During Hawk Day, you'll connect with fellow incoming new students, explore ways to get involved, and learn more about HNU.
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HNU's School of Education Presents: Parents and Teachers as Education Co-Navigators
HNU's School of Education hosts webinar for families in its first-annual national conference.
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Adult and Graduate Program Information Sessions
Connect with faculty, and admissions staff as well as other prospective students at this all-program information session.
Learn MoreHawk Day
During Hawk Day, you'll connect with fellow incoming new students, explore ways to get involved, and learn more about HNU.
Learn MoreHNU's School of Education Presents: Parents and Teachers as Education Co-Navigators
HNU's School of Education hosts webinar for families in its first-annual national conference.
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