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ND kicks off 2014 season with changes
Notre Dame students began this year’s football season with ponchos and umbrellas, cheering the Irish to victory in the face of stormy weather and recent game-day changes made by the University.
Wiedower elected president of Sisters of the Holy Cross
After three years serving as vice president for the Division for Mission at Saint Mary’s, Sister Veronique Wiedower left the role on Friday to pursue a new position as president of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross.
Dean assumes VP position
Notre Dame appointed Gregory P. Crawford, physics professor and dean of the College of Science, to associate provost and vice president, effective July 1, 2015, according to a University press release.
Library receives Badin Bible
The University recently acquired a Bible belonging to Stephen Badin, the first Catholic priest ordained in the United States and a previous owner of the land that eventually became Notre Dame’s campus. The Bible currently is on display in the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections in Hesburgh Library.
Saint Mary’s announces new major
Saint Mary’s announced Friday the establishment of a new academic department, the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS), and a new interdisciplinary major in GWS.
Rome Global Gateway names new director
Professor Theodore J. Cachey, Jr., who assumed the position of director of the new Notre Dame Global Gateway center in Rome, Italy in June 2014, aims to bolster both the program’s European credentials and connection to the University.
Biologist receives research grant
Notre Dame biology professor Zachary T. Schafer received a Research Scholar Grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to further his research on breast cancer treatment.
The Shirt Project celebrates 25th anniversary
The Shirt Project, founded by alumnus Brennan Harvath in the spring of 1990, is celebrating its 25th year with a new design, unique festivities and a Notre Dame Marching Band tribute.
















