
Fighting for Freedom of Thought
Elly Bleier '20
Marking the legacy of the last 50 years
Over 50 years, undergraduate women have left an indelible imprint on Our Lady's University. Their contributions span every aspect of University life, from academics to athletics, to extracurricular activities. With each new achievement reached and each new milestone passed, women have helped to build a legacy that all future Notre Dame students aspire to and cherish.
1972
325 Undergraduate Women Enrolled
3 Residence Halls
2022
4,346 Undergraduate Women Enrolled
16 Residence Halls
"I came to Notre Dame because of its mission — that our education here becomes service to justice." Marissa Koscielski ’17, ’18M.S.
Fighting to Help Others Walk Again
After 1977, 240 undergraduate women were commissioned to the program.
Notre Dame cadet Nicole Butler was announced the Army ROTC student of the year, an award to honor ROTC seniors from across the country who demonstrate leadership, scholarship, service and military excellence.
The following undergraduate women were featured in the University's award-winning "What Would You Fight For?" series, which airs at halftime of home football game broadcasts.
Elly Bleier '20
Kathleen Brennan '15
Lindsay Brown '13
Courtney Rauch '13
Christina Zhu '11
Katie Washington '10