A prolific researcher in pharmaceutical analysis with more than 50 articles published, Notre Dame of Maryland University professor Dr. Ahmed M. Abdel Megied Ali is a champion for hands-on student research. Since joining the faculty of the School of Pharmacy & Health Professions in February 2022, he has involved his students in groundbreaking research, studying medications to test their quality, purity, and efficacy in the human body.

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Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU), in partnership with Brightview Senior Living, has announced the beginning of site demolition and groundbreaking for a new senior living community to be developed on the University’s campus, marking the first senior community to break ground on a college campus in Maryland.

This milestone is Phase One of a transformative project that uniquely integrates higher education and senior living, creating a shared environment designed to foster connection, intergenerational learning, and community. The development also represents Brightview’s debut community in Baltimore City, bringing new job opportunities to the city. 

The Loyola Notre Dame Library (LNDL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison S. Gregory as its new Director, effective January 26, 2026. 

Gregory brings more than two decades of experience in academic librarianship, higher education leadership, and faculty engagement. She currently serves as Dean of Libraries and Assistant Provost for Special Projects at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, where she has held senior leadership roles since 2018. 

Damozel, a creative literary magazine produced annually by Notre Dame of Maryland University’s English Department, has received its fourth straight award for creative excellence by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).



A panel of national judges honored the 2024-25 edition of Damozel with the ranking of Excellent in NCTE’s Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Awards. The REALM Awards celebrate high-quality literary magazines created by students with the support of their educators. In the 2025 competition, more than 450 publications were submitted for consideration by schools from 44 states and six countries.

University Achievements: Awards and Recognitions

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