Notre Dame International to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13-17
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.…
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Law School veterans reflect on God, Country, Notre Dame
Notre Dame Law School extends heartfelt gratitude to our faculty, staff, and students who have dedicated themselves in service to our country. In honor of Veterans Day, we are honored to showcase profiles of a few of these remarkable individuals. Each was invited to share their reflections on what…
Answering why: For Laura Burdick ’10, the question is not what you may think
Considering everything that had already gone wrong that day, no one would have blamed Laura Burdick ’10 if she hadn’t followed through on her plans — particularly the…
Kellogg PhD affiliates develop program of Catholic leadership and service in Africa
“We have heard the long-expressed hope – spoken with great passion by popes, bishops, and other Church leaders, especially in the West – that the future of the Catholic Church is in Africa,” said …
A&L language majors, minors flip for fully funded Foreign Language Internship Program
Victoria Gordon-Brown, a junior Italian and biochemistry major from London, studied climate change in Italy. Reid Ragsdale, a junior Spanish and Arts & Letters pre-health major from Nashville, Tennessee, interned with a physician in Costa Rica. Through the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures' inaugural Foreign Language Internship Program (FLIP), they and nine of their Notre Dame peers...
A year of living joyously
"I might describe my year at Notre Dame, a pinnacle for creative minds, as a combination of art, enlightenment and therapy, but also chores," said Cheng Wang, one of Notre Dame’s 20 Inspired Leadership Initiative fellows during the 2022-23 academic year.
The theory that men evolved to hunt and women evolved to gather is wrong
Cara Ocobock, assistant professor of anthropology and concurrent faculty member in the Department of Gender Studies, and Sarah Lacy wrote an article in Scientific American suggesting that what we thought we knew about hunters/gatherers may be all wrong.
Q&A: Visiting Associate Professor William Tobin
Bill Tobin is a visiting professor at the Keough School of Global Affairs, working with the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights. His teaching on civil rights and refugee determination is informed by an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary challenges.
My pronouns: She, her, hers
While some may find it new and unfamiliar to proactively share their pronouns, it’s something Cecilia Lucero has practiced for at least four years. Words matter, and so do actions.
Theology professor Jeremy Brown wins Kingdon Fellowship to research 13th-century Jewish theological movement
“I hope the award will underscore the promise of rigorous academic research into the heart of medieval Judaism and, likewise, testify to the strength of Jewish studies at Notre Dame,” Brown said.
Serving (in) Milan: Finding the marginalized in the heart of Europe
Bryan Fok ’25 is a junior studying global affairs and history. During the summer of 2023, he traveled to Milan, Italy, as part of the Serving (in) Europe program, supported by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies. This program offers opportunities to engage in service work addressing the most critical areas of need within local communities.
Learning in service to justice: The poverty studies interdisciplinary minor
Notre Dame’s mission statement calls for the creation of “a sense of human solidarity…
Master of global affairs graduate advocates for LGBTQ+ perspectives
Matthew Bocanumenth works as a gender, peace, and security fellow at Outright International in New York as part of his field experience. The nongovernmental organization addresses human rights abuses against LGBTQ+ people. For him, the role is an opportunity to help the international community work more inclusively with his community.
Institute for Latino Studies presents ‘Transformative Latino Leaders in Hollywood,’ featuring Mark Consuelos, Nicholas Gonzalez and Wilmer Valderrama
The discussion takes place at 5 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium of the Hesburgh Library and will focus on elevating overlooked voices in the entertainment industry.
New ‘For Good’ Episode: Niele Ivey
Niele Ivey discusses her journey to become the Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Women's Basketball Coach at Notre Dame. From coaching in the NBA to recruiting in the NCAA—from faith to parenting—her story is powerful and inspiring.
Looking back in time: Saurja DasGupta investigates the origins of life on Earth
Saurja DasGupta, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, attempts to pull back the curtain on four-plus billion years of history to investigate the origins of life itself. DasGupta believes that Notre Dame is the optimal place for him to carry out his research.
Notre Dame International leads efforts to strengthen partnerships between higher education institutions in the United States and India
Fulbright Nehru International Education Administrators pictured with Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. Home…
Building connections, serving, and experiencing life-changing encounters in Sofia, Bulgaria
Anastasia Matuszak ’24 is a studio art and psychology major with a minor in theology at the University of Notre Dame. During the summer of 2023, she traveled to Sofia, Bulgaria, as part of the Serving (in) Europe program. This opportunity allowed her to volunteer with Caritas Sofia, which helps…
Fall 2023 progress report
Honoring the mandate issued by the Board of Trustees Task Force report Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Notre Dame: A Strategic Framework (2021), grounded in the University’s Catholic mission, and consistent with established best practices of national organizations, the Office…
Helping marginalized women and youth gain legal status in the U.S.
As an immigration lawyer, Elizabeth Wood ’14 witnesses daily the reasons why people leave their homes and migrate to the United States.
Law School launches experiential learning program to serve parents of children with disabilities
Notre Dame Law School is launching a new experiential learning program aimed at supporting parents in the wider South Bend, Indiana area as they advocate for services, accessibility, and accommodations required for their children diagnosed with physical and mental disabilities The program will also provide ND Law students the opportunity to work with families to ensure their child’s access to...
Daniel Hu attends 2023 ACS Presidential Safety Summit
Daniel Hu, center, with members of the summit steering committee Daniel Hu, a 5th year graduate student in…
Notre Dame computer scientists receive NSF award to reduce opioid misuse through improved nutrition
University of Notre Dame computer scientists within the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and the College of Engineering have received…
Celebrating our Native American alumni
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Notre Dame Alumni Association looks back at some of our outstanding Native American alumni who have dedicated their professional and personal lives towards being a force for good in the world.
New Middle Eastern and North African studies minor explores vital region through interdisciplinary study
Because the region is constantly a part of public discourse, the goal of the MENA minor is to acquaint students with the region and learn about its history, cultures, and politics. This will make it possible for them to pursue advanced study at a later stage and utilize constructive skills to navigate future topics concerning the area.
Accessibility awareness
Architecture students participated in an annual event where budding architects in their fourth year divide into groups for the morning and try to navigate campus using a wheelchair, crutches, or blindfolds. The purpose is to experience firsthand the challenges or ease of accessibility in the kinds of buildings they could soon be designing.
Transformations newsletter: October 2023
Transformations is a quarterly publication of the Office of Institutional Transformation highlighting Notre Dame’s journey to achieve its aspirations as a truly Catholic, diverse and inclusive university.
Fall 2023 update from the Office of Institutional Transformation
The 2023-2024 academic year has gotten off to a fantastic start. As we enter our second full academic year of operations, the Office of Institutional Transformation is firmly positioned to lead and catalyze Notre Dame’s efforts to enhance inclusive excellence as a premier global Catholic research University, fostering a culture of belonging where all can thrive.
We want to hear from you
Do you have questions or feedback about the Office of Institutional Transformation or the University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives? Would you like to request an Institutional Transformation presentation or consultation?…
The Interfaith Notre Dame Initiative participates in interfaith prayer service as part of Cultural Relations Week
The Interfaith Notre Dame Initiative, a student initiative sponsored by the Ansari Institute, had the privilege of collaborating with…