Celebrating 150 Years of Engineering at Notre Dame
March 3, 2023The year 2023 marks Notre Dame Engineering’s sesquicentennial. In 1873, Notre Dame offered its first formal courses in engineering, becoming the first Catholic institution of higher learning to have such a program.
1873 – It Started with Civil Engineering In 1873, Notre Dame (founded in 1842) announced a program in civil engineering. The curriculum reflected the University’s desire to keep pace with the technological needs of American society, especially the ever-growing need for surveyors and designers of railroads, roads, and bridges. With the addition of civil engineering … Continue reading