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ROAM engineering lab developing powered prosthesis to aid natural movement
In continued recognition of National Disability Independence Day, we look back at a story previously published by Notre Dame Stories about the Robotics, Optimization and Assistive Mobility (ROAM) lab’s work to enrich the lives of amputees.
Pioneering disability rights
July 26 is National Disability Independence Day. In this feature, we look back at a story that appeared previously in Notre Dame Magazine about the pioneering role Notre Dame played in the disability legal rights movement.
ND Law Dean G. Marcus Cole included on list of Indiana’s most influential leaders
G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, was among those recognized on IBJ Media’s list of the most influential leaders in Indiana.
Access to improved resources fails to impact economic outcomes for Black families across generations
“Any benefits accrued by growing up in more advantaged neighborhoods may be undercut by enhanced discrimination in the labor market and society at large,” wrote Notre Dame sociologist Steven Alvardo and his co-author. “Race, not class origins, is the dominant factor governing the economic mobility of Black individuals.”
God gave me a gay son . . . and I did not always think it a blessing
Editor’s Note: This piece was written 19 years ago, by a father learning to accept his son’s homosexuality with honesty and love. It was one essay in the magazine’s 25-page exploration of a subject that has evolved since that publication, while revealing and examining important issues that endure to this day.…
Beth Grisoli named assistant vice president of strategic communications
In her new role, Grisoli manages Notre Dame’s brand content, internal communications and media relations teams and works closely with campus partners on strategic planning and collaboration.
Ansari Institute awards 2023 Nasr Book Prize to Anthony Annett for "Cathonomics"
The Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion has awarded the 2023 Nasr Book Prize to Anthony Annett, a visiting scholar at Columbia University's Center for Sustainable Development, for his book Cathonomics…
Panel probes affirmative action rulings
Where do we go from here?
Notre Dame administrators are considering that question in the aftermath of the June 29 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action in college admissions. The ruling means race cannot be a factor in admission decisions and requires institutions to look for new ways to achieve diversity in their student bodies.…
Health Equity Data Lab awards launch data science innovations in addressing healthcare disparities
Health Equity Data Lab awards launch data science innovations at Notre Dame in addressing healthcare disparities
The Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society (LFIDS) has announced the first round of Health Equity Data Lab (HEDL) awards to four new research projects led by multidisciplinary teams of researchers and community stakeholders.…
Notre Dame alumni assist with University-backed Habitat project
Kristen Cooper, wife of Notre Dame alumnus Christopher Cooper, participates in a Habitat Build on Turnock Street in South Bend, in the city's Northeast Neighborhood. Wanting to preserve access to affordable housing in South Bend, the University of Notre Dame in January partnered with Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County to build as many as seven new homes in...
Speaker and author inspires others
In continued recognition of National Disability Independence Day, we look back at a story previously published by Notre Dame Alumni Association about an alumnus who shares his story of overcoming adversity and not taking life for granted.
NDLA Board honors Vietnam veteran John Lancaster ’67, ’74 J.D.
This National Disability Independence Day, we look back at a story previously published by Notre Dame Law School about an alumnus honored for his “contributions to people with disabilities worldwide and his life’s reflection of Notre Dame values.”
ND Law’s Religious Liberty Initiative presents 2023 Notre Dame Prize for Religious Liberty to Lord David Alton
The third annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit, hosted by Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Initiative, culminated on Thursday, July 13, with a black-tie gala at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London.
Professor emerita wins prestigious lifelong achievement award for her work assessing environmental injustice
Kristin Shrader-Frechette, O’Neill Family Professor Emerita in the University of Notre Dame Department of Philosophy, who had a concurrent appointment in the Department of Biological Sciences, has won the 2023 Cosmos International Prize…
Romance languages and literatures professor’s book about undocumented migration wins Caribbean Studies Association’s most prestigious prize
Notre Dame professor Marisel Moreno’s book about the largely unknown and dangerous phenomenon of undocumented sea migration within the Caribbean region has won the Gordon K. and Sybil Lewis Book Award, the Caribbean Studies Association’s most prestigious prize. In Crossing Waters: Undocumented Migration in Hispanophone Caribbean and Latinx Literature & Art, Moreno seeks to lift the veil of invisibility around...
Targeted prevention helps stop homelessness before it starts
Homelessness has become an increasingly worrisome crisis in our nation over the past several years, but a new study from the University of Notre Dame shows that efforts to prevent homelessness work.
Three employees selected for 2023 Michiana Forty Under 40
The South Bend Regional Chamber released its Forty Under 40 class of 2023, which includes three staff members from Notre Dame. The chamber picks candidates from the area who exemplify a passion for career success and community engagement. In the program’s 17th class, Austin Gammage, Victoria Woodard and Mitch Olsen…
Champion appointed Associate Dean; Gezelter and Kolberg receive promotions
Patricia A. Champion, Ph.D., has been appointed the next Associate Dean for Research, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies effective July 1, 2023. She replaces Michael Hildreth, who transitions to his new role…
Alumni Profile: Jasmine Shells ’13, founder and CEO of Five to Nine
As a Notre Dame student, Jasmine Shells ’13 had to learn to start saying “no” to protect her time. She wanted to do everything at Notre Dame and there were plenty of activities to choose from.
Shells was on the leadership council of Shades of Ebony…
Ansari Institute to attend the Parliament of the World's Religions
The Ansari Institute is pleased to be attending and serving as a sponsor of the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions. The Parliament, which traces its roots back over a century ago to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, was originally envisioned as a way to engage with religions “of the east and the west.”…
Making sports and exercise more accessible
In continued recognition of National Disability Independence Day, we look back at a story previously published by Notre Dame Alumni Association about an alumnus who is changing the world of adaptive sports and inclusive recreation.
Connecting students with the resources and accommodations they need
Brent Fragnoli, a care and wellness consultant and prevention and outreach specialist in the Center for Student Support and Care, partners with colleagues across campus to increase retention, well-being and support for students with disabilities.
A new generation of employees is looking for more than business as usual
At a recent birthday dinner, a friend asked me what she thought was an easy question. “Now that you’ve finished one decade,” she said — I was turning 31 — “what’s your vision for the next one?” I paused. For most of my 20s — perhaps even my teens — I had an answer ready for what I envisioned for...
What Gen Z students want us to know about their lives
Daymine Snow is a junior and first-generation student with a major in business analytics and a minor in digital technologies. He was recruited to Notre Dame through the Posse Foundation scholarship program. Notre Dame undergraduates grab their backpacks, visit the dining hall and walk to class. Later they’ll head to Hesburgh Library or their residence halls with a pile of...
The liberation of literacy: Stephane Dunn found her way with words
Stephane Dunn ’94 M.A., ’00MFA, ’00 Ph.D., has always savored reading. Her parents kept books around her childhood home in Elkhart, Indiana, and she frequently visited the public library with her older sister. She’s still in contact with her now-88-year-old sixth-grade teacher, who encouraged her to write and create skits in class, and also with her high school English teacher...
A leap of faith
How two Christian and two Muslim young women went from Nigeria to Notre Dame, overcoming tragedy and trauma to show the world-changing power of knowledge Maijidda Haruna didn't have the words to explain how cold it was. On the day she stepped outside of O'Hare International Airport — her first time on American soil, her first time outside Nigeria,...
Beijing Global Gateway helps secure crucifix from Chinese Artist Dao Zi
Dao Zi is pictured with Jingyu Wang from the BGG The Crucifix Initiative at the University of Notre Dame is adding a new addition to its collection. Dao Zi, a well-known Chinese artist who recently retired from the Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University, donated his latest piece “Crucifixion on the Red Cross” to Notre Dame. Through his...
Notre Dame International participates in student orientation, counselor training in Mexico City
Leah Zimmer, executive director of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSA) at Notre Dame International joined the Mexico Global Center team to participate as a speaker on the topic of international students’ responsibilities while studying at a U.S. college or university. The event took place as part of EducationUSA Mexico City’s Pre-Departure Orientation series.…