Leighton gift endows new performing arts directorship | 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 › Leighton gift endows new performing arts directorship Leighton gift endows new performing arts directorship Published: March 19, 2003 Author: Julie Hail Flory The University of Notre Dame has received a $3-million gift, through the generosity of South Bend civic leader and philanthropist Judd Leighton, to establish a new endowed directorship for the performing arts.p. “Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Judd Leighton, Notre Dame will continue to build its commitment to and reputation in the performing arts,” said Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C., president of the University.“This gift also will enable the University to strengthen its bond with the South Bend community through the arts, by creating and enhancing opportunities for residents to share in campus performances and events.”p. TopicID: 3195 Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us 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