Tag: Rev. John I. Jenkins

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XULA President Dr. Norman C. Francis Named Recipient of 2019 Laetare Medal

The former president of Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA), Dr. Norman C. Francis will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2019 Laetare Medal, the most distinguished honor bestowed to American Catholics, during Notre Dame’s 174th Commencement Ceremony on May 19. “For more than 50 years, Dr. Francis has been at the center of civil rights […]

April 1, 2019

Native Americans

Observers to Notre Dame: Act Wisely with Columbus Murals

As the University of Notre Dame acts to reduce the visibility of a dozen Christopher Columbus murals that its president says could be culturally offensive, some observers warn the school against missing the boat.

February 1, 2019