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Holy Names University Athletics

HNU's Athletics Department offers a range of athletic, recreational and academic opportunities to the Holy Names community and beyond.

Intercollegiate Varsity Sports—HNU Hawks

Holy Names sponsors twelve varsity sports including men's Baseball Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball, and women's Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.

The University was among the institutions that established the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) California Pacific Conference in 1996. In 2011, HNU Athletics was formally accepted in the Pacific West Conference.

Mission Statement

Holy Names University Athletics is committed to the full development of all student athletes through their engagement in the total educational experience.

Vision Statement

Since its founding in 1868, the core values of promoting the full development of the human person, social justice, hospitality and liberating actions have been central to defining the educational mission today of Holy Names University: An academic community committed to the full development of each student, offering a liberal education rooted in the Catholic tradition, empowering a diverse student body for leadership and service in a diverse world.

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These core values are reflected throughout the University’s 2007 - 2012 Strategic Plan. In brief, HNU seeks to offer compelling programs and services that enrich each student’s full educational experience while preparing individuals to be transformational leaders, effective citizens and life-long learners in a rapidly changing and technologically advancing world.

Holy Names University expects students to embody the core values of the University and to pursue actions that make real and positive differences in local and global communities. HNU seeks to accomplish this through a variety of means, including rigorous classroom instruction, opportunities for service learning, study abroad experiences, participation in cultural experiences, and opportunities for leadership on campus as well as in the
community. Through a co-curricular approach that emphasizes the total educational experience for students, the Department of Athletics actively seeks to align and integrate athletic-related activities with academic and student success initiatives.

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Facilities

Our facilities include Tobin Gymnasium, home court of the Hawks basketball and volleyball teams, the Edie Hawkins Health and Fitness Center, and the Holy Names University Pool, with open hours for use by students, faculty, staff and their guests.

Degrees in Sports Management and Sports Biology

Students interested in pursuing a career in athletics can obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or Sports Biology, though student athletes are welcome to choose from a wide variety of academic programs offered at Holy Names University.

Summer Camps for Kids

HNU’s men's and women's athletics programs host their annual fundraising camps for the boys and girls of all skill groups aged 7-13 of the greater Bay Area. In addition to our popular basketball and volleyball camps, in 2011 we offered soccer camp for the first time.

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