Ansari Institute hosts roundtable on global Islamism
in late October, the Ansari Institute hosted over 20 scholars and practitioners from the United States and abroad to discuss the future of Islamism globally. The convening was…
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Notre Dame Law School event highlights the need to protect the Jewish community amid the rise of antisemitism on U.S. college campuses
On November 30, Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Initiative hosted the event, "The Rising Tide of Antisemitism on American Campuses and Beyond" at the McCartan Courtroom.…
Spanish professor's research about food and feminism and women’s accounts of war earns accolades
Women contributed to Paraguay’s economy and military during the war, said Miseres, an affiliated faculty member in the Gender Studies Program. And they were vital to reconstruction after the war, during which 70% of Paraguay’s males — adults and children — were killed.
Senior Kendra Lyimo named 2024 Marshall Scholar
University of Notre Dame senior Kendra Lyimo will study in the United Kingdom next year as a member of the Marshall Scholars class of 2024. Lyimo is the 11th Marshall Scholar in Notre Dame’s history. With the award, she will continue her education in London, with a focus on the art of the African diaspora.
Long-run decline in US poverty continued in recent years despite pandemic, new report shows
Using consumption poverty instead of income poverty as their measurement tool, researchers from the University of Notre Dame, the University of Chicago and Baylor University found that poverty rates declined steadily between 2020 and 2022, a period when income-based poverty fluctuated noticeably. These findings were recently released in the Annual Report on U.S. Consumption Poverty: 2022, co-authored by James Sullivan, professor...
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Spotlight: Cherrin Song
South Korea, a vibrant country defined by harmony of tradition and innovation, stands as a testament to the co-existence of the past, present, and future. The nation boasts a rich heritage while simultaneously embracing modernity. From the mesmerizing hues of traditional hanboks to the high-energy…
Aprahamian appointed to Armenia Prime Minister's advisory council
Ani Aprahamian, Freimann Professor of Physics and concurrent Professor of Chemistry and BioChemistry at the University of Notre Dame has been appointed to the advisory council of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia focusing…
Karen Kennedy appointed associate vice president for residential life
Karen Kennedy, senior advisor in the Office of the Executive Vice President at the University of Notre Dame, has been appointed associate vice president for residential life in the Division of Student Affairs, effective…
Notre Dame's Jill Pentimonti selected as president of The Science Coalition
Jill Pentimonti, executive director of research advancement in Notre…
SNAP recipients may struggle to meet dietary goals, especially in food deserts
A new study from the University of Notre Dame has found that SNAP participants in low-income households may not be able to meet the nutrition levels set by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The DEI Podcast with Max Gaston Season 2 Episode 2: Perspectives of Black Men in Law School Part 1
Black men make up less than 5% of lawyers in the United States. Though drastically underrepresented in the legal profession, Black men are overrepresented…
Join the Office of Institutional Transformation for cookies, coffee, and conversation
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to stop by the Office of Institutional Transformation’s holiday open house on Thursday, December 7, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Suite 217 of the Main Building.