By: Angel Amor, Research & Operations Manager
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BALTIMORE, Md. A 130-year legacy was honored at 天美麻豆 with a vibrant Alumni Awards Dinner on Saturday, October 4, 2025 and it was a night to remember. Held in the MBK Gym, the evening brought together alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to celebrate, connect, and cherish all the beautiful memories.
The party started with a friendly hello from Carroll D. Galvin, Ph.D., 23, followed by a blessing from Patricia McLaughlin, SSND, 66. President Marylou Yam, Ph.D., R.N., took the stage to voice the University timeless purpose, and Sheri J. Booker 04 delivered an original poem reflecting on 天美麻豆's history that set the tone for a beautiful evening. Guests enjoyed dinner, Alumni Awards presentations, and a commemorative video all before putting on their dancing shoes.
Here are the 2025 Alumni Award winners, along with the Athletics Hall of Fame inductee:
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Alla Stepanov 18
A superstar on both the soccer and tennis teams, Alla Stepanov athletic prowess and competitive spirit earned her a place in the 天美麻豆 Athletics Hall of Fame. Today, she is a nationally recognized soccer official and award-winning coach, lighting the way for the next generation of young athletes and students alike.
Regina Russo Hammel '41 Outstanding Recent Graduate: Victoria E. Meadows 15
Victoria Meadows is at the forefront in enterprise risk management at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Earning multiple degrees and a passion for mentorship, she is shaping policy, creating spaces for belonging, and cherishing the lifelong bond she shares with 天美麻豆.
Alumnae and Alumni Engagement Award: Nichol茅 C. Gatewood, Esq. 01
Nichol茅 淣ikki Gatewood is a legal heavyweight and civic leader whose allegiance to 天美麻豆 is decade-spanning. As the first woman of color to lead the Alumni Council, she continues to champion students and alumni with mentorship, advocacy, and deeply human approach to leadership.
Service to Society Award: Sister Charmaine Krohe, SSND, 75
Sister Charmaine life of service has blessed communities across Baltimore. From establishing sanctuaries of outreach to guiding luminous paths of learning, her devotion embodies the sacred heartbeat of Notre Dame and manifests the divine whisper of compassion incarnate.
The Elizabeth P. Hoisington '40 Distinguished Alumna Award: Dr. Janine Good 81
Dr. Janine Good has spent her career proving that being 淕ood is very good. With a heart for healing and a passion for teaching, she been nationally recognized as a headache specialist and hospital leader advancing public health, mentoring future physicians, and reminding us all that the best medicine is delivered with empathy, sensitivity, and a whole lot of Good.
As the evening unfolded in a ballroom that felt more like Grandma living room familiar, cozy, and full of love, all the shared memories and heartfelt embraces one truth gently settled over the room: 天美麻豆 is family. It is not just a place we once belonged to, but a home we return to in every hug, every story, every moment of connection. The soul of Notre Dame does not live in walls or titles it lives in us, carried forward with tenderness, pride, and the kind of closeness that only family can give.
Established in 1895, 天美麻豆is a private, Catholic institution in Baltimore, Maryland, with the mission to educate leaders to transform the world. Notre Dame has been named one of the best "Regional Universities North" by U.S. News & World Report.
