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Caroline Collins | Friday, October 28, 2022
“Daughters of Our Lady: Finding a Place at Notre Dame,” an exhibit that travels through the history of women at Notre Dame, is currently on display at the Hesburgh Libraries. The timeline takes the viewer through Sr. Mary Lucretia’s experience as the first woman to receive a degree in 1917 to the religious women on
Ryan Peters | Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Former University President Fr. Edward “Monk” Malloy remembers a time when Notre Dame used to bus in women from Catholic women’s colleges in the Chicagoland area to help create a more balanced social scene. A bus would be welcomed onto campus by male students who knew none of the women. After the awkward introduction, the
Kathryn Muchnick | Wednesday, September 7, 2022
In the past nine years, three women have become the first female deans of their respective colleges. Patricia Culligan, dean of the College of Engineering, said she feels very proud to hold that position. “I think it’s important for there to be role models,” Culligan said. “If you don’t see people like you at the
Bella Laufenberg | Wednesday, September 7, 2022
When Deborah Dell, known to her loved ones as Debi, arrived at the University of Notre Dame in 1972 with the first cohort of women, she entered with a sharp mind and a lot of determination. Now, almost exactly 50 years later, Dell is publishing a book, “Objects in the Rearview Mirror: A Social History
lettertotheeditor | Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Fifty years ago I was a senior in high school beginning my college application process. One of the applications was to the University. Little did I know that I was going to be a “pioneer.” Campus was about half the size it is today. I wanted to go to the best university to give me the best future.
Claire Reid | Wednesday, September 7, 2022
This semester marks 50 years since women first stepped foot on Notre Dame’s campus as students. To honor this milestone, The Observer reached out to leaders from five student clubs that are either geared toward women or focus on advocating for women’s rights. Baraka Bouts Notre Dame Women’s Boxing club When Rachel Salamone was a
