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History of St. Norbert College

The photos and information displayed in these sections give insight to the history of St. Norbert College, from its humble begginings in 1898 to its present-day institution. St. Norbert College was founded by Father Bernard Pennings, (later Abbot Pennings) and was created as a religious college for young priests. Construction and expansion have not ceased since, and the college grew into the Wisconsin community since its founding.

In 1952, the College opened up its enrollment to both males and females. This was similar to what most colleges in the country were doing or had already previously done. Enrollment plummeted during WWII as young men, students and teachers alike, were drafted and enlisted into active duty. When the War was ended, women had risen to the roles that men alone used to hold, and Co-Ed enrollment sky-rocketed.

Since then, the College continues to grow, expand, and prosper within the community, while still retaining its strong sense of 'communio' and Norbertine discipline on which it was founded.

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