Abagail Van Vlerah

Dr. Abagail 'Abby' Van Vlerah is an innovative leader and student success champion appointed as the 15th president of Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore, effective July 6, 2026. She brings over a decade of senior higher education leadership experience, including roles as an academic dean, chief operating officer, and vice president. She is not a known author; her primary public role is in academic administration.