Holy Names University

Our mission

The School of Science, Allied Health, and Nursing draws its inspiration from the Sisters of the Holy Names to prepare graduates who are caring professionals, have strong evidence-based critical reasoning skills, advocate for health and social justice, communicate effectively with communities of diverse cultures, and coordinate and design quality-safe, resource-efficient care to meet the challenges of today’s complex workforce and global health care environments.

Our Vision

The School of Science, Allied Health, and Nursing at HNU is to be the educational provider of choice by incorporating experiential learning and promoting social justice to transform healthcare and build scientific literacy for our communities. 

Our Philosophy

The Faculty believe careers within the sciences :
• are governed by a rigorous, evolving body of knowledge
• are grounded in evidence-based practices
• encompass the practice of compassion and caring
• advocate for social justice
• engage in life-long learning
• advances scholarship and understanding in their field