Breen-Phillips Hall

Originally constructed as a men's residence hall in 1939, Breen-Phillips Hall was named after its benefactors, alumni and brothers-in-law William P. Breen and Frank B. Phillips. During World War II, Breen-Phillips served as a home for naval officers in training, and, at one point, the athletic department, including the office of then head football coach Frank Leahy, was located in the basement. Breen-Phillips became one of the first women’s residence halls after the University began admitting women in 1972. The Breen-Phillips Meal Auction, the hall’s signature event, raises donations for Meals on Wheels from students bidding to eat with coaches, faculty, and other ND notables.
Breen-Phillips Hall received a major renovation during the 2023-24 academic year.
Rector

Sarah Motter
Sarah was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, but has been an Irish fan since birth. She attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Sociology. While at Notre Dame, she was an active member of the Irish Dance team, worked as a tour guide for the Office of Admissions and at the Information Desk at LaFortune Student Center. She was a proud resident of Lyons Hall all four years. After graduation, she taught at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School in Tucson, Arizona, and received her Master of Education through the Alliance for Catholic Education Teaching Fellows. Continuing at Saints Peter and Paul after graduating from ACE, she taught for a total of seven years across multiple grades, but loved her time with middle schoolers the most. At SSPP she coached volleyball and track, served as assistant athletic director, and was a Eucharistic Minister for school masses. As a teacher, she found the advocacy for and support of her students in all aspects of their growth to be the most fulfilling part of her role. This love of walking with young people through a transformational time in their lives led her back to her “home” at Notre Dame. In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, baking Harry Styles, and supporting all things Fighting Irish.
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Hall Stats
- Approximate Capacity
- 162
- Number of Sections
- 6
- Year Established
- 1939
- Quad
- North
- Sex
- Female
- Chapel
- St. Francis of Assisi
- Number of Floors
- 4
- Number of Rooms
- 100
- Elevator
- Yes
- Air Conditioning
- No
- Nickname/Mascot
- Babes