Dominican University of California Alumni

09/30/2026

Did you hear the good news? Dominican earned its highest-ever U.S. News ranking 🎉

Dominican University of California, located 12 miles north of San Francisco, is known for excellence in academics, research, and engaged learning. Learn more about the Dominican Experience.

05/04/2026

Reunion 2026, you were a vibe. From laughs that echoed a little louder to moments that meant a little more, this year reminded us why we always find our way back. Until next time, keep the memories close and the connections closer. 🐧 PS: photo album link: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSQ6w

03/24/2026

Today’s the day—we’re All In for Dominican! 💛 Make your gift, show your Penguin pride, and help us come together to support the students, programs, and experiences that make our community so special. Every gift counts—let’s make it happen! Link in bio.

03/18/2026

We’re less than one week away from our biggest giving event of the year— ! On March 24, join Penguins near and far as we come together to support all areas of campus and reach our $220,000 goal. Let’s do this!

03/04/2026

On March 24, the Dominican community is going All In for our students. Every gift—no matter the size—creates opportunities, strengthens programs, and supports Penguins pursuing their dreams. 🐧

Be part of the momentum. Let’s go All In!

12/15/2025

Commencement is why we do what we do. 🎓✨

This past weekend, we watched dreams become reality as our December graduates crossed the stage. A powerful reminder of our strong community and unstoppable Penguin Pride.

Through a recent email to our Penguin family, Paul Raccanello ’96, MA ’01 shared his devotion to Dominican and why giving back matters. Through your generosity, we can bridge today’s gaps, buffer what works, and build for what’s next—ensuring students have the support they need to reach moments like this.

Right now, your gift can help make more commencements possible—for more students, with more dreams waiting to be realized.

💛 Give today. https://www.givecampus.com/s/e7m8t5

11/24/2025

Colleges everywhere are navigating major change—but here in Marin, we see every day how education strengthens our community, from the nurses caring for our families to the teachers shaping our future.

In her latest thought leadership piece, President Nicola Pitchford reflects on the shifting higher ed landscape and why community investment in institutions like Dominican matters now more than ever.

A powerful—and hopeful—read.

The national conversation about higher education is changing.

10/28/2025

Following a basketball practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Chris DeMarco ’09 ’11 MBA, longtime assistant coach for the NBA's Golden State Warriors, pulled out his cell phone and showed w

09/11/2025

On Patriot Day, the Dominican community comes together to reflect, remember, and honor. We hold in our hearts the memory of the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the resilience shown on September 11, 2001.

09/11/2025

Carly (Holboke) Connolly '17 found opportunity at Dominican and ran with it.