In memoriam: Paul F. Conway, professor emeritus of finance | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › In memoriam: Paul F. Conway, professor emeritus of finance In memoriam: Paul F. Conway, professor emeritus of finance Published: June 17, 2020 Author: Carol Elliott Candles in the Grotto Paul Francis Conway, professor emeritus of finance at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, died June 6 (Saturday). He was 94. Conway served as a business professor at Notre Dame for 50 years, joining the University in 1956 and retiring in 2006. During his tenure, he was a faculty senate member for more than 20 years, serving as president for five terms. His numerous additional leadership and service roles at the University included acting as a member of the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees and the Faculty Board of Athletics. He founded the MBA Inter-University Case Competition and was the faculty sponsor for the Student Investment Fund. Conway also was a founding member of the University Club and chairman for numerous terms. “Paul was an institution,” said Carolyn Y. Woo, former dean of Mendoza College of Business. “He represented Mendoza through so many transitions. He was always forthright and reminded me of the giant shoulders we stood on to build the college’s reputation.” Recognitions earned over his career include the President’s Special Faculty Award, the College of Business Administration Faculty Service Award and the MBA Outstanding Teaching Award. In recognition of Conway’s many contributions, the Department of Finance annually awards the Paul F. Conway Award to a senior who embodies the characteristics that define the department’s tradition of excellence. “Paul’s dedication was based on allegiance, professionally and personally, to his colleagues and students and to the deeper context of this University,” said Bill McDonald, Notre Dame finance professor. “The distinguishing sense of community that exists at Notre Dame is built on the everyday, lunch-pail ethos of colleagues like Paul.” Conway earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Siena College; a master’s degree in business education from State University of New York at Albany; and a Ph.D. (ABD) from New York University. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. June 18 (Thursday) at the Palmer Funeral Home-Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated June 19 (Friday) at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame. Conway’s wife, Emily Marie Conway, preceded him in death in 2018. Posted In: Faculty and Staff Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 04, 2022 NIH awards $4 million grant to psychologists researching suicide prevention September 09, 2022 Karrie Koesel to testify before Congressional-Executive Commission on China August 18, 2022 Two faculty win NEH grants to research history of red hair, philosophy of revelation August 16, 2022 NSF names Center for Computer-Assisted Synthesis a Phase II Center for Chemical Innovation August 15, 2022 Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Russian atrocities against clergy in Ukraine For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn