Notre Dame of Maryland University President Marylou Yam announced plans to retire, with her last day on June 30, 2026, school officials announced Wednesday afternoon.

Yam, who became NDMU ‘s 14th president on July 1, 2014, would have spent 12 years at the helm by the time of her scheduled retirement date.

“Serving as the 14th president of this extraordinary mission-driven institution has been one of the greatest honors and blessings of my life. Notre Dame of Maryland University has always been—and will always be—a place where individuals are inspired to learn deeply, serve generously, and lead boldly,” Yam said in a statement.

“Over the past decade, we have faced some difficult challenges, including a global pandemic, but together with a spirit of innovation and resilience, we stayed

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