About

Notre Dame’s ongoing commitment to student belonging is representative of the community the University strives to cultivate, the educational environment we seek to provide to Notre Dame students, and the moral character we hope students will develop during their time here.

In 2022, the Center was established to provide a welcoming environment where students can foster a culture of belonging and engagement at Notre Dame. 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. Importantly, Sister Thea was also a recipient of the Laetare Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the University. 

Centrally located in the newly remodeled space on the second floor of the LaFortune Student Center, the Sister Thea Bowman Center serves as a space for students utilizing resources in Multicultural Student Programs and Services (MSPS), the Gender Relations Center (GRC), and the Office of Student Enrichment (OSE). Additional student organizations housed in the Center include Diversity Council (DCND) and PrismND.