Dominican University of California

05/28/2026

If you are interested in coaching athletes or other high performers, becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®️ (CMPC) is a credential that will set you apart as an expert in your field. Dominican’s Master’s in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology helps you prepare and meet all the prerequisites to achieve this distinction. Apply now to start this August. Join the next virtual info session on June 9 to meet the faculty, and start planning your CMPC journey. RSVP here https://bit.ly/4dweMKY

05/19/2026

The Marin Independent Journal highlights three remarkable members of the Class of 2026. Hannah Lam-Truong shares how Dominican has supported her goal of attending optometry school. Sulgi Kim completed internships with the Marin County Office of Equity, Adopt a Family of Marin, and E.R.S. Immigration Services, experiences that inspired her plans to pursue a legal career advocating for immigrants seeking opportunity and dignity. Stephanie Fayette has worked with Canal Alliance and the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center and plans to attend law school to champion equity in housing and immigrant rights.

The San Rafael college plans its spring commencement ceremony Saturday with Mary Jane Burke, the former Marin County schools superintendent, as keynote speaker.

05/19/2026

Teaching is as much a calling as it is a profession. You can make your passion a dream career. Dominican has been at the forefront of teacher education for more than 100 years. Explore our fully online Master's and teaching credentials program. Meet the faculty, explore the program, and take charge of your future. Classes start in August. RSVP for the virtual info session on May 20. https://bit.ly/4d383qd

05/16/2026

President Pitchford conferred Master’s and Doctorate degrees.

05/16/2026

Today, Dominican is celebrating its class of 2026! More than 250 graduates are making the leap from students to alumni, cheered on by all their supporters. Go Penguins!! 🐧

05/16/2026

Congratulations penguins!!🐧

The San Rafael college plans its spring commencement ceremony Saturday with Mary Jane Burke, the former Marin County schools superintendent, as keynote speaker.

05/12/2026

Sulgi Kim ’26 originally selected Dominican University of California so she could stay close to home, maintain strong ties with her close-knit family, and pursue her dream of a career in immigration law. Yet, she had always wanted to explore the world, eager to travel beyond her familiar surroundings and immerse herself in new cultures and experiences. Last semester Sulgi attended the University of Oxford through the Dominican Scholars at Oxford program. It was the ideal way to conclude a college journey that also included interning with the Marin County Office of Equity and working for an immigration services firm. Kim’s undergraduate experiences reinforced her goal to pursue a career in immigration law. https://bit.ly/3N0vyYi

Sulgi Kim ’26 originally selected Dominican University of California so she could stay close to home, maintain strong ties with her close-knit family, and pursue her dream of a career in immigratio

05/12/2026

How is it that some people seem to perform best under pressure whereas others falter? There is science behind every winning mindset that can beat the odds. Dominican's Master's (and Certificate) in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology explores these theories and practical skills in depth. Become the one who brings out the best in yourself and others. Meet the faculty, explore the program, learn about the new coaching track, and take charge of your future. Classes start in August. RSVP for the virtual info session on May 12. https://bit.ly/3PSr7jl

05/10/2026

New research by Dominican University of California scientists has found that oleander, one of the most widely planted ornamental shrubs in the United States, can host the pathogen responsible for sudden oak death, one of California’s most destructive forest diseases. The study marks the first report of the pathogen occurring on oleander in the United States.

New research by Dominican University of California scientists has found that oleander, one of the most widely planted ornamental shrubs in the United States, can host the pathogen responsible for s

05/08/2026

There are only 25 schools and colleges of optometry in the United States. Hannah Lam-Truong ’26 has been accepted into programs in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Massachusetts, California, and Oregon. After touring campuses, Hannah realized that what truly mattered most was the feeling of being supported, encouraged, and known within a close-knit community. That feeling was familiar: It felt just like Dominican. Dominican didn’t just prepare Hannah academically; it showed her what a supportive academic community looks like. “Dominican showed me the kind of environment I need to thrive,” she says. “That sense of community is something I’ll carry with me wherever I go.”

There are only 25 schools and colleges of optometry in the United States. Hannah Lam-Truong ’26 has been accepted into programs in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Massachusetts, California, and Oregon.