“On this occasion of the anniversary of the admission of undergraduate women in 1972, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women as students and graduates. “The success of Notre Dame enjoys has been shaped by the extraordinary leadership and contributions of the women who have been and are a part of the Notre Dame community – beginning with the four Holy Cross sisters who arrived in the Indiana wilderness in 1843, to those who lead, teach, learn, minister and work here today, ”Jenkins said. LSU COACH BRIAN KELLY’S NEWS LAKEFRONT HOME HAS SCENIC VIEWS AND IS A RECRUITING TOOL The change coincides with the 50th anniversary of Notre Dame’s decision to admit undergraduate women to the school. The previous version of the song included the line “While her loyal sons are marching onward to victory,” which has now been changed to sing “While her loyal sons and daughters March on to victory.” Jenkins said in a statement about the change Friday. “Notre Dame Victory March… will now specifically reference both the ‘sons and daughters’ of the University,” University President Rev. The University of Notre Dame is updating the school’s fight song after the famous tune went unchanged for nearly a century, adding the word “daughters” in an attempt to recognize the University’s female students. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

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