The University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame

Latin: Universitas Dominae Nostrae a Lacu
Motto	Vita Dulcedo Spes (Latin)
Motto in English	Life, Sweetness, Hope
Type	Private, coeducational, Research
Established	November 26, 1842 (1842-11-26)
Affiliation	ACCU NAICU URA 568 Group
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic Church (Congregation of Holy Cross)
Endowment	$10.4 billion
Budget	$1.3 billion
President	John I. Jenkins
Provost	Thomas Burish
Academic staff	1,241
Students	12,179
Undergraduates	8,448
Postgraduates	3,731
Location	Notre Dame, Indiana, U.S. 41°42′11″N 86°14′20″W / 41.702995°N 86.238972°W / 41.702995; -86.238972Coordinates: 41°42′11″N 86°14′20″W / 41.702995°N 86.238972°W / 41.702995; -86.238972
Campus	Suburban: 1,250 acres (5.1 km2)
Colors	Blue and Gold
Athletics	NCAA Division I – FBS (Ind.), ACC, Hockey East
Nickname	Fighting Irish
Mascot	Leprechaun
Website	nd.edu

University of Notre Dame: Main and South Quadrangles
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
The University's historic center, comprising the Basilica, the Golden Dome, and Washington Hall, was built in the early years of the University.
Location	Off I-80/90, Notre Dame, Indiana
Area	70 acres (28 ha)
Built	1842 (1842)
Architectural style	Mixed (more Than 2 Styles From Different Periods)
NRHP Reference #	78000053
Added to NRHP	May 23, 1978

The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame /ˌnoʊtərˈdeɪm/ NOH-tər-DAYM) is a Catholic research university located adjacent to South Bend, Indiana, in the United States. In French, Notre Dame du Lac means "Our Lady of the Lake" and refers to the university's patron saint, the Virgin Mary. The main campus covers 1,250 acres (5,100,000 m²) in a suburban setting and it contains a number of recognizable landmarks, such as the Golden Dome, the "Word of Life" mural (commonly known as Touchdown Jesus), and the Basilica. The school was founded on November 26, 1842, by Father Edward Sorin, CSC, who was also its first president, as an all-male institution on land donated by the Bishop of Vincennes (Indiana). Today, many Holy Cross priests continue to work for the university, including the president of the university.