Report to Donors

This 2006-2007 Annual Report reflects a year of tremendous movement forward and deepened immersion in our Holy Names mission and values. Our newly reconstructed science facilities and the refurbished Corrigan Courtyard have added vitality to the entire campus as well as set a tone and benchmark for renovations to come.

We recently received significant gifts from three of our alumni. Gertrude Blackstock ’32 left a bequest of approximately $225,000 for a scholarship in her name. The estate of Marna Maynard ’56 left $140,000 that will be used toward the Faculty Transformation Initiative in support of the renewal and enhancement of our faculty, especially as many of our revered faculty retire. Eva Rita McLean ’50 passed away on October 19, 2007 and we have been informed that we will receive a total of over $2 million from a donation agreement and the remainder of her estate. Eva’s gift is unrestricted and will be the largest gift from a single individual that Holy Names has ever received.

This Fall 2007 we enrolled our largest class in history – 1114 students from 26 states and 37 nations. Newly vitalized campus, exciting strategic direction, inspiring alumni generosity and record enrollment – all together create tremendous positive energy in our movement to the next level. These 21st century HNU students are deeply proud of being a part of the legacy that you, our alumni and friends, have created. We cannot thank you enough for your support, for the positive momentum that you have inspired, and for all the ways your lives and generosity tell a powerful story of the value of a Holy Names education. Our mission together is to keep the momentum moving forward.

Rosemarie Nassif, SSND, PhD

President