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• The University of Notre Dame is a Roman Catholic institution of higher learning. Located in northern Indiana, on the Michigan border, and just 93 miles from Chicago, the school has become recognized as one of the pre-eminent research institutions in America.Official Site: History of Research at Notre Dame

  After hearing an announcement that President Barack Obama may give the commencement address and receive an honorary degree on May 17, 2009, many of the priests objected because of Obama's pro-choice stance on abortion rights and stem cell research. If President Obama did receive the honorary degree, he would be the 9th President to do so.ChicagoTribune.com: 10 Holy Cross Priests Object To Obama Invitation (April 8, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Established: 1842
  2. Location: Notre Dame, IN
  3. President: Rev. John Jenkins
  4. Faculty: 780University of Notre Dame: Notre Dame Website (June 9, 2008)
  5. Student Enrollment: 11,000University of Notre Dame: Notre Dame Website (June 9, 2008)
  6. Motto: Vita, Dulcedo, Spes (English: Life, sweetness, hope)
  7. [http: //www.weatherunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=notre+dame Current Notre Dame weather]
  8. Noted Programs: Law, Business

• Here Come the Irish

  The school was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1842 as a male-only university. In 1972, the first female graduated after transferring from nearby St. Mary's College. There are six undergraduate schools: College of Arts and Letters, College of Science, School of Architecture, Law School, College of Engineering and the Mendoza College of Business. Among the well-known alumni of the school are Condoleeza Rice, Regis Philbin, Jim Wetherbee, Phil Donahue, Hannah Storm and Mark Shields.

• Touchdown Jesus

  Among the famous sites on campus is the main hall that contains the 'Golden Dome', the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, and Notre Dame Stadium, also known as 'The House that Knute Rockne Built', including the mural of Jesus raising his arms on the nearby Hesburgh Library that is commonly referred to as 'Touchdown Jesus'. The school is known for its athletic programs, most notably their football team. They've won 11 national championships and have produced more members of the College Football Hall of Fame than any other college football team.College Football Hall of Fame: List of Notre Dame Inductees

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