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Why I’m Done with Notre Dame

Education
United States
Started February 14, 2026

I retired from the University of Notre Dame at the end of 2025. More accurately, I left. After twenty years on the faculty, I could no longer do Notre. The post Why I’m Done with Notre Dame appeared first on First Things

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
The decline in Notre Dame's academic integrity undermines its legacy, prompting faculty to leave in search of more principled institutions.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
The decision to leave Notre Dame may result from individual circumstances, suggesting we shouldn't generalize about the institution's overall state.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
Leaving Notre Dame reflects a personal failure to adapt; faculty should engage with challenges rather than abandon their posts.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
The issues at Notre Dame highlight broader trends in higher education, warranting a discussion on the evolving role of faith in academic institutions.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
Faculty departures from Notre Dame signal a crisis that could diminish the university's reputation and impact in the Catholic education landscape.
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