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Notre Dame makes $68 million commitment to fighting mental health crisis; scalable solutions could become national model

Published: February 28, 2024

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The University of Notre Dame is making a historic commitment to fighting the national mental health crisis by bringing together a coalition of benefactors, foundations and other funders who have committed more than $68 million over the past year to develop innovative solutions and expand access to…

Institute for Latino Studies presents ‘Transformative Latino Leaders in Hollywood,’ featuring Mark Consuelos, Nicholas Gonzalez and Wilmer Valderrama

Published: November 02, 2023

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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.

Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on threats to HBCU institutions

Published: February 09, 2022

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“We deplore the bomb threats made against a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These institutions deserve our respect and support for their contributions to American higher education and this nation, and we stand in solidarity with them.”

Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Pope Francis traveling to Iraq

Published: March 04, 2021

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By making the first-ever papal visit to Iraq, he is bringing hope to the Christian faithful there who have faced persecution, while at the same time engaging in interreligious dialogue on the Plain of Ur, the birthplace of Abraham, the patriarch of Muslims, Christians and Jews.

Statement from Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron

Published: January 22, 2021

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“When Notre Dame bestowed an honorary degree on Hank Aaron in 2005, our citation referenced his legendary baseball career and concluded that, most importantly, he had done it all ‘fair and square.’ His many records, particularly in the face of racial prejudice, make him one of the greats of the game.

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

Published: October 26, 2020

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

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

Published: October 16, 2020

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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...

Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Supreme Court’s DACA decision

Published: June 09, 2020

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“The Supreme Court ruled on technical grounds what we applaud on moral ones. It invalidated the heartless cancellation of the DACA program, which needlessly put at risk thousands who entered the U.S. as minors and who knew America as their only home. "

Statement by Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on mass shooting of worshipers at Pittsburgh synagogue

Published: October 28, 2018

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“In the days ahead, Notre Dame will look for ways to mourn in solidarity with our friends and to address the venomous hatred directed at them because of their faith and identity,” Jenkins said.

Sister Norma Pimentel, M.J.: 2018 Laetare Address

Published: May 20, 2018

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Sister Norma Pimentel, M.J., executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and longtime advocate for immigrants and refugees, received the University of Notre Dame’s 2018 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics — at Notre Dame’s 173rd University Commencement Ceremony on May 20.

Ninth Annual Walk the Walk Week events to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Published: January 22, 2024

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The University of Notre Dame’s ninth annual Walk the Walk Week will take place Jan. 15 (Monday) through Jan. 22 (Monday).

Five distinguished leaders to join former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos as Notre Dame honorary degree recipients

Published: March 02, 2023

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The University of Notre Dame will bestow honorary degrees on five distinguished leaders in science, business, music and community service at its 178th University Commencement Ceremony on May 21.

Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on first anniversary of murder of George Floyd

Published: May 25, 2021

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“The brutal death of George Floyd a year ago today caused soul-searching not only among municipalities and how they police their citizens, but among us all, including Notre Dame. We continue to work to better achieve diversity, equity and inclusion across the University and foster an environment in which each person’s dignity is respected, community is cultivated and the evil...

Walk the Walk Week Prayer Service

Published: February 22, 2021

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This year, since we are not able to gather in person, we encourage…

Statement by Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on presidential orders and actions

Published: January 21, 2021

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"We’re thankful that President Biden has taken immediate action through an executive order to preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and for his support for legislation to provide permanent status and a path to citizenship for Dreamers."

Notre Dame files formal comment with Department of Homeland Security

Published: October 24, 2020

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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…

Statement from Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the status of international students

Published: July 14, 2020

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"I was heartened to learn that the government has abandoned plans which would have resulted in the deportation of foreign students enrolled at certain American colleges and universities. Their presence enriches us all. They should be welcomed, not threatened or sent home." Originally published…

Statement by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., President, University of Notre Dame, on racial justice

Published: May 30, 2020

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“George Floyd’s tragic death cries out for justice and a recommitment to fight racism. Recalling the image of Father Hesburgh and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. locked hand-in-hand in 1964, we pray, on this Feast of Pentecost: Come, Holy Spirit, inspire us to work for justice, solidarity and a healing…

First class of accomplished leaders goes ‘back to school’ as part of Notre Dame’s Inspired Leadership Initiative

Published: August 16, 2018

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Sixteen leaders in fields ranging from global sustainability to finance, law, medicine, manufacturing and health care are fellows in the first class of the new Inspired Leadership Initiative.

Statement by Father Jenkins on the 50th anniversary of MLK’s death

Published: April 03, 2018

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"On this anniversary of his violent death, let us at Notre Dame and throughout the nation and the world recommit ourselves to work for justice everywhere.”

Inspirational leaders encourage justice, perseverance, compassion and courage during Walk the Walk Week events

Published: January 22, 2024

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As part of Walk the Walk Week, a diverse group of leaders in science, engineering and technology offered words of encouragement to over 250 students, faculty and staff on Wednesday (Jan. 17).

Women Lead 2022

Published: March 07, 2022

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As we pursue an end to the pandemic, we seek a world that incorporates sustainability in every sense of the word, in every aspect of society. Meet seven Notre Dame women who are helping to create such a world through their research, scholarship, and creative endeavors.

Statement: Father Jenkins on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Published: May 03, 2021

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“As we mark the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we have an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the peoples and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands to our world, and particularly to the United States."

Elizabeth M. Renieris appointed founding director of the Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab

Published: January 26, 2021

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Elizabeth M. Renieris, currently a technology and human rights fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a practitioner fellow at Stanford University’s Digital Civil Society Lab, has been appointed founding director of the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab at the University of Notre Dame.

Faculty in science, engineering named AAAS fellows

Published: November 24, 2020

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Peter M. Kogge, Jeanne Romero-Severson and Jennifer L. Tank have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

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

Published: October 20, 2020

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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.

Notre Dame to file brief in support of Harvard, MIT court motion

Published: July 09, 2020

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University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., today announced that the University would in coming days file an amicus curiae brief in support of a court motion by Harvard University and MIT to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from expelling international students who are enrolled exclusively online.

Notre Dame’s Nanovic Institute and Ukrainian Catholic University to study the role of religion in building civil society

Published: August 06, 2019

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“We will pose with exemplary academic rigor a whole set of questions about the role of various religious groups — Roman Catholic, Greek Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim, Jewish and others — in Central and Eastern European societies,” said William Donahue, director of the Nanovic Institute. “We will launch an academic study into the ways contemporary religious actors affect civil society.”

Fr. Jenkins responds to Administration practice of separating immigrant families at the border

Published: June 19, 2018

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“Central to the Holy Cross education Notre Dame offers is a sense of family, centered on the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and in that spirit I call on the Administration to end immediately the cruel practice of separating children from parents and parents from children.”

Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins on DACA: ‘Pray that our leaders will end the cruel uncertainty’

Published: February 15, 2018

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University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., offered a statement following Thursday's (Feb. 15) failure by the U.S. Senate to pass immigration legislation.