The University of Notre Dame is one of the most prestigious Catholic research universities in the world and one of the most recognizable brand names in all of American higher education. Founded in 1842 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, Notre Dame consistently ranks in the top 20 national universities and has exceptional programs in business (Mendoza College of Business — consistently #1 for undergraduate business), law, engineering, theology, and liberal arts. Notre Dame's Fighting Irish athletic program — particularly its storied football tradition — makes it a nationally beloved institution…
