List of University of Notre Dame alumni explained

This list of the University of Notre Dame alumni, includes graduates, non-graduate former students, and current students of Notre Dame and its graduate and professional schools. Since the university's founding in 1842,[1] there have been 162 commencement exercises at the university.[2] Although only two degrees were awarded to the first class in 1849,[3] today the living alumni, known collectively as the "Fighting Irish", number near 120,000.[4]

Academia and research

Professors, scientists, inventors and researchers

Government and law

Other U.S. political and legal figures

Religion

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Sports

See main article: article and List of University of Notre Dame athletes.

See also: Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Although Notre Dame is highly ranked academically,[6] it is also strong in athletics, producing a large number of athletes.[7] Over 400 students have gone on to play professional American football in the National Football League, American Football League, or the All-America Football Conference,[8] including recent graduates, like Brady Quinn and Pro Football Hall of Famers like Joe Montana. Additionally, Notre Dame had had 47 former students inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame,[9] including football pioneer Knute Rockne. In addition to football, Notre Dame has had a number of athletes go professional, such as Women's National Basketball Association star Skylar Diggins-Smith and National Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski. Notre Dame has also produced a number of Olympians, including fencing medalists Mariel Zagunis and Nick Itkin.

Coaches and executives

Other

Fictional

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Templar

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Founding Information. University of Notre Dame. January 11, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071031073708/http://newsinfo.nd.edu/content.cfm?topicid=49 . October 31, 2007.
  2. News: Wycliff, Don . Brown, Dennis . amp. General Electric chair and CEO Jeffrey Immelt to deliver 2007 Commencement address. University of Notre Dame. February 16, 2007. January 11, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070609194049/http://newsinfo.nd.edu/content.cfm?topicid=21322 . June 9, 2007.
  3. Book: Hope, C.S.C., Arthur J. . Notre Dame: One Hundred Years . 1948 . 2 . 1979 . University Press . Notre Dame, IN . 0-89651-501-X . V.
  4. News: Bradley, Carol C.. A hot job market for 2007 graduates. University of Notre Dame. June 25, 2007. December 19, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070702115500/http://newsinfo.nd.edu/printerFriendly.cfm?topicid=23426 . July 2, 2007.
  5. Web site: Servant of God Theotonius Ganguly. August 28, 2020. Congregation of Holy Cross.
  6. National Universities: Top Schools . U.S. News & World Report . December 12, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071024135323/http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/t1natudoc_brief.php/ . October 24, 2007 .
  7. Web site: Notre Dame Named Best Intramural Athletic Program In The Country. University of Notre Dame. April 8, 2004. December 16, 2007. https://archive.today/20120717092714/http://und.cstv.com/genrel/040804aaa.html. July 17, 2012. dead.
  8. Web site: History and Records. Notre Dame Football Media Guide. University of Notre Dame. January 29, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080610005741/http://und.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/nd/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/07fbguidehistory. June 10, 2008. dead.
  9. News: Chris Zorich Named To College Football Hall Of Fame. May 9, 2007. und.com. December 17, 2007. September 12, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20070912023809/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050907aab.html. dead.

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