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Pedro Ribeiro appointed vice president for public affairs and communications

Published: August 18, 2023

Pedro Ribeiro, senior vice president for communications and public affairs at the Association of American Universities (AAU), has been appointed vice president for public affairs and communications at the University of Notre Dame.

Kristen Friday named valedictorian; Miguel Coste selected salutatorian

Published: May 05, 2023

Sue Ryan

Kristen Friday of Pittsburgh has been named valedictorian and Miguel Coste from Tampa has been selected salutatorian of the 2023 University of Notre Dame graduating class.

Notre Dame steps up support for military-connected students

Published: June 03, 2020

Sue Ryan

Starting with the 2020-21 academic year, the Notre Dame Yellow Ribbon Program will ensure each military-connected student receives the full potential U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs match.

C.J. Pine named 2017 valedictorian; José Alberto Suárez selected as salutatorian

Published: May 03, 2017

Sue Ryan

Caleb “C.J.” Pine will present the valedictory address during the 172nd University Commencement Ceremony on May 21 (Sunday) at Notre Dame Stadium. As the salutatorian, Suárez will offer the Commencement invocation and will be prepared to deliver a valedictory address should the valedictorian be unable to do so.

Pamela Nolan Young named director for academic diversity and inclusion

Published: April 07, 2016

Sue Ryan

Pamela Nolan Young has been appointed to the newly created role of director for academic diversity and inclusion at the University of Notre Dame. Young, who received her juris doctor degree from the Notre Dame Law School, brings more than 25 years of experience to the University in the areas of diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, education and law. As...

Beth Grisoli named assistant vice president of strategic communications

Published: July 14, 2023

Sue Ryan

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.

Inspiring prayer service centered on unity and love among Walk the Walk Week highlights

Published: January 24, 2023

Sue Ryan

From start to finish, the annual University of Notre Dame Walk the Walk prayer service featured inspiring song and rousing words and prayer on Sunday (Jan. 22).

David and Corey Robinson to deliver keynote at Notre Dame Walk the Walk Week luncheon

Published: December 15, 2017

Sue Ryan

NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson and his son, a Notre Dame graduate and former football player Corey Robinson will be the featured keynote speakers during the University of Notre Dame's Martin Luther King Celebration luncheon on Jan. 22 (Monday).

Notre Dame partners with Brady Quinn to bring Warrior-Scholar Project to campus

Published: April 18, 2017

Sue Ryan

The Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) was established as an introduction to the demands of college life by offering a free immersive academic boot camp hosted at American partner universities for current and former military service members who wish to pursue higher education.

Grammy Award-winning singer Aaron Neville to receive Notre Dame’s 2015 Laetare Medal

Published: March 15, 2015

Sue Ryan

Aaron Neville, a four-time Grammy Award-winning singer and musician, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2015 Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics, at Notre Dame’s 170th University Commencement ceremony May 17 (Sunday). “Aaron Neville proudly embraces and honors his faith through his God-given musical talents,” said Notre Dame’s president, Rev. John I. Jenkins,...

One whistle changes everything

Published: May 24, 2023

Sue Ryan

If you follow Notre Dame football, you’ve seen John Sexton on the field for every home game for the past four years. You may not have noticed him much for his first few seasons. He was usually one of the last guys to take the field. As a senior, though, John got his turn at the front of the rotation....

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to speak, hold book signing

Published: March 04, 2022

Sue Ryan

New York Times bestselling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will speak at the University of Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. March 25 (Friday) at Leighton Concert Hall in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Notre Dame establishes Office of Military and Veterans Affairs

Published: November 15, 2017

Sue Ryan

The office will expand the University’s support for Notre Dame-enrolled veterans and their families, active-duty and ROTC students and those who are dependents of service members.

Interfaith prayer service focuses on peace for our nation

Published: November 14, 2016

Sue Ryan

Following an acrimonious election season, the University of Notre Dame invited the campus community to take part in an interfaith prayer service on Nov. 14 to pray for peace for the nation, wisdom for leaders and care for the most vulnerable.