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education2 years ago•6 min saved

Rev. Robert Dowd appointed as President of University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame has announced that Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., will be the next president of the university, succeeding Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on July 1, 2024. Father Dowd, a Michigan City native and Notre Dame graduate, currently serves as vice president and associate provost for interdisciplinary initiatives at the university. He is known for his work in political science and his dedication to Catholic social teaching. Father Dowd will spend the next seven months working closely with Father Jenkins before assuming the presidency.

via WNDU|

#catholicism #education #leadership

education2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rev. John I. Jenkins to Step Down as University President; John Veihmeyer Elected as Board Chair Successor"

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., will step down as president of the University of Notre Dame at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, after serving in the role since 2005. He plans to return to teaching and ministry at the university. John Veihmeyer, retired chairman of KPMG International, has been elected as the new chair of Notre Dame's Board of Trustees, effective June 2024. A search is underway for the next president, who will be elected from among the priests of the Congregation of Holy Cross.

via ND Newswire|

#board-of-trustees #csc #education

history2 years ago•0 min saved

Benjamin Franklin's Role in Defeating Early American Counterfeiters

Benjamin Franklin played a crucial role in foiling early American money counterfeiters by incorporating intricate veined leaf designs on the paper money, making it difficult to replicate. Scientists from the University of Notre Dame have identified specific pigments, minerals, and fibers used in these bills, shedding light on the methods employed to safeguard the currency.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#american-money #benjamin-franklin #counterfeiters

business2 years ago•3 min saved

Pete Bevacqua named successor to Jack Swarbrick as Notre Dame AD.

NBC Sports chief Pete Bevacqua is leaving the company to become the athletic director at the University of Notre Dame. Bevacqua played a significant role in steering NBCU's sports efforts into digital arenas. His departure follows that of Linda Yaccarino, the former NBCU ad-sales chief who left in May to take on the CEO role at social-media outlet Twitter. NBC Sports is engaged in a number of projects, including launching next year's Paris Olympics and a new slate of Saturday-night college football games from Big Ten.

via Variety|

#business #digital-sports #executive-departure