ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ Celebrates 130 Years of Educating Leaders to Transform the World

University Community Comes Together to Highlight ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ Impact in Higher Education
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BALTIMORE, Md. “ ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ celebrates 130 years in Baltimore as a premier higher education institution dedicated to educating leaders to transform the world. In 1895, the School Sisters of Notre Dame established ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ as the first Catholic college in the United States to award women the four-year degree. There are multiple opportunities for the ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ community to come together and reflect on the University rich 130-year legacy during this milestone anniversary year:

  • 130th Anniversary Celebration & Alumni Awards Program Sold Out
    Saturday, October 4, 2025
    5 “ 6 p.m., Cocktail Hour
    6 “ 10 p.m., Marion Burke Knott Gym

     
  • A Legacy of Transformation: Historical Milestones Exhibit
    LeClerc Hall, Lobby, First Floor
    Through May 2026

     
  • 130 Reasons Why I Love Notre Dame
    Celebrate the 130th anniversary of Notre Dame's founding by sharing the reasons why Notre Dame holds a special place in your heart. Your submission may appear in a special edition of Universitas, ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹'s award-winning magazine. Share your reasons

     
  • ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹: 130 Years of Innovation
    This anniversary video celebrates ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ 130 years of innovation, educating leaders to transform the world.

Established in 1895, ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹is 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.

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