Anonymous gift establishes Sorin Program for Academic Distinction | 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 › Anonymous gift establishes Sorin Program for Academic Distinction Anonymous gift establishes Sorin Program for Academic Distinction Published: January 25, 1998 Author: Dennis Moore With an $8-million gift from a benefactor wishing to remain anonymous, the University of Notre Dame has established the Edward Frederick Sorin Program for Academic Distinction, comprising new endowed professorships devoted to areas of excellence in six of the University’s academic units.p. TopicID: 918 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