University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook

“More than Athletes I * ith the release of the controversial book, Under the Tarnished Dome, many ques- tions have arisen about the integrity of Notre Dame ' s commitment to excellence in academics when it comes to its athletes. The University contends that it does not lower its standards for the benefit of the athletes. In fact, in the past, top athletes have been placed on academic probation and suspended from participation in competition. On the other hand, many athletes shine in the academic arena as well as on the playing field. Some have extremely high GPA ' s in the toughest of majors. The Univer- sity also boasts an exemplary number of Academic All-Americans. It is tough enough for students to earn high grades at a top university, but to achieve aca- demic excellence while playing on a varsity athletic team is something that only the most committed can do. Opening ”