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Exploring a new language leads history and political science senior to valuable research and international experiences — and a third major

Published: November 16, 2020

Having studied Spanish in high school, Liam Karr wanted to branch out and explore something new in order to fulfill the Arts & Letters foreign language requirement. Arabic, he decided, would complement his history and political science majors and help him better understand a region that is crucial to U.S. foreign policy.

Phillips named Fellow of National Society of Black Physicists

Published: November 12, 2020

Deanna Csomo McCool

L. Arielle Phillips, research assistant professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Notre Dame, has been named a fellow of the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP).

You drive like a girl: Study uncovers gender bias in perceptions of ride-sharing performance

Published: November 09, 2020

Shannon Roddel

While digital brokerages provide a more efficient method for the exchange of goods and services and an improved way for consumers to voice their opinions about the quality of work they receive, bias and discrimination can emerge as part of the review process, according to Notre Dame research.

Peter S. Gonzales, ND ‘16 and JD ‘19, joins ILS Advisory Council

Published: November 05, 2020

Institute for Latino Studies

Peter S. Gonzales, a commercial litigation associate at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago,…

Dean Galvin’s impact and legacy

Published: November 03, 2020

Tammi Freehling

Mary E. Galvin, the William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame since 2015, recently announced she will step down from the position effective December 31, 2020. Notably, Galvin is the first woman to serve as dean in the college’s 155-year history.

Student-athletes promote healthy habits among local Head Start students

Published: October 30, 2020

Erin Blasko

Notre Dame Athletics is partnering with the South Bend Community School Corp. (SBCSC) to promote healthy habits among students at Studebaker Elementary School, home to the district’s Head Start and special needs programs for children ages 0-5.

Greg Bourke signs contract with Notre Dame Press to publish memoir, “Gay, Catholic, and American”

Published: October 28, 2020

Kathryn Pitts

Greg Bourke (ND ‘82), one of the plaintiffs in the landmark United States Supreme Court decision Obergefell vs. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in 2015, has signed a contract with University of Notre Dame Press to publish his memoir. The book, “Gay, Catholic, and American: My Legal…

I Am ND: Meet Sharla Lewis

Published: October 26, 2020

Carrie Stone, Internal Communications

Spontaneous dancing happens. But most people aren’t in front of national cameras when it does. Sharla Lewis, Notre Dame women’s basketball program manager, couldn’t help herself after the team’s 2018 championship win, and ESPN captured her victory jig.

Children’s Environmental Health Initiative joins the University of Notre Dame

Published: October 22, 2020

Brandi Wampler

The University has welcomed the Children’s Environmental Health Initiative, a research, education and outreach program committed to fostering environments where all people can prosper.

Lilly Endowment awards Notre Dame grant to advance student mental health

Published: October 19, 2020

Erin Blasko

The University of Notre Dame has been awarded $2.5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to advance a holistic approach to student mental health that promotes well-being, resilience and restoration for students and caregivers alike.

2020 Presidential Awards for staff announced

Published: November 14, 2020

Emily Knouse, Human Resources

The Presidential Awards recognize staff members for their significant contributions to the betterment of the University and whose actions exemplify Notre Dame’s Core Values: Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Leadership in Excellence and Leadership in Mission. Congratulations to Darrell Rowell, Jennifer Wittenbrink Ortega, Calvin Metts, Tina Jankowski, Brandi Wampler and Scott Rinehart.

Welcome Aboard

Published: November 11, 2020

Notre Dame Stories

In a new partnership among the University of Notre Dame, the U.S. Navy and Holy Cross College, deserving students will have the opportunity to enroll as midshipmen in Notre Dame’s Naval ROTC program after their initial year of college coursework.

Trick flavors make the judges say ‘fa-boo-lous!’ on ‘Halloween Baking Championship’

Published: November 09, 2020

Sue Ryan, Media Relations

When deciding to indulge in a tasty dessert, ingredients like black garlic and beets aren’t usually a go-to flavor choice. But taking risks with uncommon flavors helped to lift University of Notre Dame executive pastry chef Sinai Vespie into the finale of the Food Network “Halloween Baking Championship” series.

USAID awards $8 million to Notre Dame to expand early literacy, learning programs

Published: November 05, 2020

Theo Helm

With USAID’s support, Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Haiti and Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child (GC-DWC), in partnership with the Pulte Institute for Global Development, have begun work on Strong Beginnings: Leveraging the home, school and church to develop the whole child in Haiti.

New initiative supports international students unable to return to campus

Published: November 02, 2020

Colleen Wilcox

Notre Dame International has launched a new initiative to better support international students unable to return to campus for the current academic semester and beyond.

Neuroscientist Michael earns outreach award from the Society of Neuroscience

Published: October 29, 2020

Deanna Csomo McCool

Nancy Michael, associate teaching professor of neuroscience and behavior at the University of Notre Dame, earned a Next Generation Award from the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) for her community-based learning programs and course for undergraduates that matches students with community partners that serve a vulnerable local population.

Notre Dame adds 24/7 telehealth access to support students’ medical and mental health needs

Published: October 27, 2020

Kate Morgan

As part of the University of Notre Dame’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all enrolled students now have free and immediate access to medical and mental health visits through TimelyMD, a telehealth company that specializes in higher education.

Notre Dame files formal comment with Department of Homeland Security

Published: October 24, 2020

Notre Dame News

Three University of Notre Dame leaders have filed a formal comment on behalf of the University urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would make it harder…

Notre Dame partners with Fulbright COMEXUS to strengthen ties between US, Mexico universities

Published: October 22, 2020

Colleen Wilcox

The University of Notre Dame and partners are now accepting applications for the Becas Fulbright-García Robles COMEXUS Mexico Studies Chair, which funds a senior scholar from a Mexican university to be in residence for a semester.

Recent Grads use Latino Studies as Springboard for Law Careers

Published: October 19, 2020

Institute for Latino Studies

The field of Latino Studies is marked by its intersectionality:…

Notre Dame Stories: Office Hours: Finding the "Just Right Home"

Published: November 13, 2020

Andy Fuller

Architecture professor Marianne Cusato is an industry leader in the home building industry. In her book, The Just Right Home, Cusato suggests criteria for home buying and community that is at times contrarian to some of today’s popular home buying trends.

Students receive University of Notre Dame Library Research Award

Published: November 11, 2020

Hesburgh Libraries

This annual award is earned by undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in research skills by using a breadth of library resources and services for their course assignments, research projects, and creative endeavors.

Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study Names New Associate Director

Published: November 06, 2020

Kristian Olsen and Brandi Klingerman

Maria Di Pasquale will join the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (NDIAS) as associate director beginning on November 9, 2020.

ND Law students win asylum case through National Immigrant Justice Center Externship

Published: November 03, 2020

Denise Wager

Amid COVID-19 cancellations and challenges, Melvin Hydleburg and Zahraa Nasser, both second-year students at Notre Dame Law School, argued and won an asylum case last month through the Law School's National Immigrant Justice Center Externship.

Liu Institute’s “Justice and Asia” funding opens with new opportunity for undergraduates

Published: October 30, 2020

Christine Cox

The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies has opened its annual call for proposals for research on the theme “Justice and Asia.” Additionally, the Institute is providing separate funding for proposals by undergraduate students, either individually or collaboratively, to examine race and ethnicity in Asia.

Francie Shaft thought her theology and Japanese majors would never intersect — until she went abroad. Now the connections keep appearing.

Published: October 29, 2020

Carrie Gates

Francie Shaft has discovered intersections between her theology and Japanese majors through her classes and research — both on campus and in Japan. Those opportunities would not have been possible, she said, without the support she found at Notre Dame. “Notre Dame wants you to start pursuing what you’re passionate about, even as a freshman. If I didn’t have these people...

Statement by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Pope Francis elevating Archbishop Wilton Gregory to cardinal

Published: October 26, 2020

Notre Dame News

"We offer Archbishop Gregory our warmest congratulations on his elevation to cardinal by Pope Francis and assure him of our prayers and support."

2020 United Way Campaign is underway

Published: October 22, 2020

NDWorks

According to the United Way of St. Joseph County,…

Notre Dame president expresses concerns over proposed homeland security changes for international students

Published: October 20, 2020

Notre Dame News

In a letter to the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., registered his concerns with proposed changes to the department’s policy that would make it harder for international students to enroll in U.S. universities.

How the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities is fighting to prevent homelessness

Published: October 16, 2020

Notre Dame News

The Homeless Prevention Call Center for the City of Chicago, currently run by Catholic Charities of Chicago, has helped thousands of families stay off the streets. Knowing funding for public programs is never guaranteed, it wanted to prove its method was cost effective and impactful. In 2012, it approached Notre Dame’s Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) for assistance. Could LEO...