Notre Dame Swaps DEI Office Label for Religious Name, Retains LGBT, Race Programs

The University of Notre Dame has renamed its Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) without seemingly changing its primary functions amid ongoing federal and state scrutiny over DEI.

Notre Dame has rebranded the DEI office as the Sister Thea Bowman Center.

“Named for Sister Thea Bowman, a Black Catholic religious sister, teacher, musician, liturgist, and scholar known for her deep faith and steadfast commitment to human connection, the Center is designed to be a place on campus rooted in hope and unity that inspires trust, reverence, and a true sense of belonging among all who enter,” a web page states.

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The center still serves students utilizing DEI resources from the Multicultural Student Programs and Services (MSPS), the Gender Relations Center (GRC), and the Office of Student Enrichment (OSE). Other student organizations housed in the center include the Diversity Council {snip}

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