Holy Names University
Former name | Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (1868–1908) College of Holy Names (1908–1971) Holy Names College (1971–2004) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Honor. Nobilitas. Virtus. |
Motto in English | Honor, Nobility, Virtue. |
| Type | Private university |
| Active | 1868–2023 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU CIC |
| Endowment | $55.4 million (2020) |
| President | Carol Sellman |
Academic staff | 217 |
| Students | 2,174 |
| Undergraduates | 1,846 |
| Postgraduates | 328 |
| Location | , U.S. 37°48′07″N 122°11′14″W / 37.80202°N 122.18715°W |
| Campus | Urban, 60 acres (24 ha) |
| Nickname | Hawks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – PacWest |
| Mascot | Hawks |
| Website | www |
Holy Names University (HNU) was a private Catholic university in Oakland, California, United States. It was founded in 1868 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. It remained affiliated with the order until it closed in 2023 due to financial troubles.