Holy Names University, a prominent Roman Catholic co-ed university, announced Monday that it will close after its spring semester ends next May, ending decades of service to and opportunity for Eas…
After a nationwide search by Holy Names to seek partners for long-term collaboration drew limited interest, the board plans to work with Dominican University of California as a designated transfer institution, allowing ongoing students to continue academic programs, as well as considering faculty and staff placements on its San Rafael campus.
Undergraduate and graduate nursing students able to complete studies by the spring semester’s end will graduate from Holy Names. Ongoing talks were expected to continue for the university’s Kodály Music Program, while the Raskob Learning Institute and Day School is expected to begin independent operation or partner with another institution after the school year.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland leader Bishop Michael Barber shared his sorrow at news of the closure.
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