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Charles L. O'Donnell

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Charles O'Donnell
President of the
University of Notre Dame
In office
1928–1934
Personal details
Born(1884-11-15)November 15, 1884
Greenfield, Indiana
Died(1934-06-04)June 4, 1934
Notre Dame, Indiana
Alma materThe Catholic University of America, University of Notre Dame

The Rev. Charles O'Donnell, C.S.C. (Nov. 15, 1884- Jun. 4, 1934) was an American Catholic priest, military chaplain of the US Army and President of the University of Notre Dame from 1928 to 1934.

He served as military chaplain in World War I, and his helmet is still hanging on the east door in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.[1]

President of the University of Notre Dame

The Rev. Charles O'Donnell served as the president of the University of Notre Dame from 1928 to 1934. He succeeded Father Matthew Walsh and continued his expansion of the campus to accommodate increasing enrollment. Buildings constructed during his presidency include Alumni Hall, Dillon Hall, and the Law Building.

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