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WNDU Celebrates 70 Years of Broadcasting Excellence

7/17/2025

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WNDU in South Bend, Indiana, proudly marks its 70th anniversary this week, a milestone rooted in its founding by Fr. Theodore Hesburgh at the University of Notre Dame in 1955. From its humble beginnings as a training ground for communications students, the station has profoundly shaped local culture and education, upholding a legacy of excellence and integrity in broadcasting.

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WNDU in South Bend, Indiana, proudly marks its 70th anniversary this week, a milestone rooted in its founding by Fr. Theodore Hesburgh at the University of Notre Dame in 1955. From its humble beginnings as a training ground for communications students, the station has profoundly shaped local culture and education, upholding a legacy of excellence and integrity in broadcasting.