Notre Dame Students Oppose Professor’s Pro-Abortion Appointment

Students at the University of Notre Dame are expressing concern over the appointment of Susan Ostermann, a professor who has publicly supported abortion, to lead the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. Critics, including student Lucy Spence, argue that this decision undermines the university’s Catholic values and disrespects female students. Ostermann’s writings advocate for abortion rights, claiming it enhances women’s freedom, which clashes with the Catholic Church’s teachings on the sanctity of life. A letter from the Notre Dame Right to Life Executive Board emphasizes that her advocacy contradicts the university’s mission, rendering her unfit for the role.

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