James E. Armstrong Award - 2020: Robert M. Mundy ’76, ’81 M.A.

2020: Robert M. Mundy ’76, ’81 M.A.

Bob Mundy '76, '81 M.A. graduated from Notre Dame in 1976 with a degree in American Studies and returned for a master’s degree in government & international studies. After teaching high school social studies for seven years, Mundy joined the University’s Office of Admissions in 1983, where he served for 36 years.

Mundy began his work in admissions as a counselor and managed various projects for 20 years before he assumed the role of director of admissions operations under then-Assistant Provost for Enrollment Dan Saracino. In 2010, he was named director of admissions under Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment Don Bishop, who was tasked with creating an Enrollment Division. Mundy led a team of some 30 admissions staff members who evaluated more than 20,000 applications annually by the end of his tenure. He oversaw the creation of ever more talented and diverse undergraduate classes while maintaining Notre Dame's unique student body character. Mundy was a highly respected figure throughout higher education, serving on several boards, including The Common Application and the National Catholic College Admission Association. He retired in August 2019, but remains active in on-campus projects as well as in the admissions profession. He also has been able to maintain many valued relationships with former colleagues and students forged during his career.

Mundy and his wife, Barb, are the exceptionally proud parents of Clare ’12, who, after serving the University in the Office of the President, continues her career in educational philanthropy.

“I can’t imagine a more humbling experience than receiving the Armstrong Award,” Mundy said. “When Dolly Duffy called to share the news, I was literally speechless. To the Alumni Board of Directors, I thank you for this great honor.”