The History Department at the University of Notre Dame provides a dynamic environment for exploring the past with faculty specializing in diverse historical periods and global regions. The department is dedicated to equipping students with essential skills in critical thinking research and communication preparing them for success in various fields including academia education research technology consulting and government. Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in areas like Medieval Latin American United States and European history the department is supported by world-class research centers. Recognized among the nation's leading history programs it is committed to rigorous scholarship innovative teaching and fostering an inclusive community focused on understanding the human experience and its impact on the world.
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The University of Notre Dame du Lac, known simply as Notre Dame (NOH-tər-DAYM; ND), is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, north of the city of South Bend. French priest Edward Sorin founded the school in 1842. The main campus covers 1,261 acres (510 ha) in a suburban setting and contains landmarks such as the Golden Dome, the Word of Life mural, Notre Dame Stadium, and the Basilica. Originally for men, the university did not formally accept undergraduate female students until 1972.