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Kenneth Heckel appointed director of Office of Military & Veterans Affairs

Published: March 21, 2023

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Heckel, director of regional development at the University of Notre Dame and previously director of academy advancement for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, has been named director of Notre Dame’s Office of Military & Veterans Affairs (OMVA), effective April 10.

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

Published: March 02, 2023

Notre Dame News

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.

Permanent display of Potawatomi art to open Feb. 23 at Geddes Hall

Published: February 20, 2023

Erin Blasko

A new, permanent exhibition of Native American artwork will open at 4 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 23) at Geddes Hall Coffee House on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.

Foreign Language Week is Back!

Published: February 01, 2023

Luke Van de Walle

The LaFortune Ballroom came alive last year during Foreign Language Week 2022 with the smell of food, the beating of drums, the sound of music, and the grace of the dancers from different cultures. The Notre Dame community watched in awe as the performers transported them to different parts of the…

Lu Ella Webster ‘walks the walk,’ receives Rosa Parks Award

Published: January 24, 2023

Gwen O'Brien, Office of Public Affairs

Most of us are familiar with the story of Rosa Parks — the Black woman who, in 1955, was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give her seat to a white man…

Notre Dame students contribute to South Bend mural celebrating the immigrant experience

Published: January 23, 2023

Erin Blasko

Reflecting themes of hope and renewal, a new mural outside La Casa de Amistad, created with help from the University of Notre Dame, commemorates the emotional journey for people who immigrate to the U.S. in search of a better life and in response to violence, persecution and economic hardship back home.

ND Law implements new DEI programming series to connect students and law firms

Published: January 13, 2023

Denise Wager

This fall, Notre Dame Law School debuted a new series of events called “Including YOU!” to create more opportunities for law students from communities…

Keona Lewis to join Notre Dame as assistant provost for academic diversity and inclusion

Published: January 05, 2023

Cidni Sanders

Keona Lewis, associate director of research and evaluation for diversity, equity and inclusion at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has been named assistant provost for academic diversity and inclusion at the University of Notre Dame, effective Feb. 1.

Students celebrate Las Posadas on campus

Published: December 14, 2022

Chloe McCotter

University of Notre Dame students gathered on campus Wednesday (Dec. 7) to celebrate Las Posadas, a Latin American tradition.

The Rev. Canon Hugh Page appointed inaugural VP for institutional transformation and advisor to the president

Published: April 27, 2022

Dennis Brown

The Rev. Canon Hugh R. Page Jr., vice president and associate provost at the University of Notre Dame, will become the University’s first vice president for institutional transformation and advisor to the president, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Notre Dame’s president, announced today.

Sister Rosemary Connelly to receive 2023 Laetare Medal

Published: March 19, 2023

Carrie Gates

Sister Rosemary Connelly, R.S.M., former executive director of Misericordia and lifelong advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2023 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics — at Notre Dame’s 178th University Commencement Ceremony on May 21 (Sunday).

Campus Ministry's Diana Salgado Huicochea helps underrepresented students connect with their faith

Published: March 01, 2023

Bianca Feix

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Notre Dame observes Black History Month with campus events

Published: February 09, 2023

Kristi Flaherty

The University of Notre Dame is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with a number of events.

Notre Dame joins with Habitat for Humanity to increase access to affordable housing close to campus

Published: January 31, 2023

Erin Blasko

The University of Notre Dame is joining with Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County to build as many as seven new homes over the next five years, all in or near the increasingly popular Northeast Neighborhood south of campus, walking distance to downtown, the East Bank and Eddy Street Commons.

Law School launches podcast focused on DEI

Published: January 24, 2023

Office of Brand Content

Max Gaston talks about his role as the Law School's director of DEI, and how his podcast gives a window into his work.

Season Two of "Curated Conversation(s): a Latinx Poetry Show" Premieres this Month

Published: January 18, 2023

Brent Ameneyro

"Curated Conversation(s): a Latinx Poetry Show” is returning for a second season later this month, but with a twist. Letras Latinas, the literary initiative at the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Latino Studies, is collaborating once again with The Writer’s Center and Poet Lore…

Philosopher, Buddhism scholar Jay Garfield to deliver Justice and Asia lecture

Published: January 13, 2023

Liu Institute

Jay Garfield …

Tijana Milenkovic to receive 2023 ND Women in Engineering Impact Award

Published: January 05, 2023

Karla Cruise

Tijana Milenkovic, professor of computer science and Frank M. Freimann Collegiate Professor of Engineering, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Catherine F. Pieronek Women in Engineering Impact Award.

CSLC cookbook now available: Recipes From Across the World

Published: December 12, 2022

Maureen Hogan

Recipes from Across the World Collaborating across languages and cultures is a key skill in today's world. Our question in the Center this semester was easy. How do you get multiple language departments, over 100 students, and a large international community to learn those skills? Publish…

Political motivation often comes down to personal assessment of other races’ deservingness

Published: March 30, 2022

Colleen Sharkey

While maybe not racially prejudiced, a broad swath of American citizens nonetheless do and say things that racists do, according to a new study.

Learning at Work Academy Program is a recipe for success for two Campus Dining colleagues

Published: March 13, 2023

Susan Hurley, Office of Human Resources

Sabinna Andrews and …

Transformational Leaders Program: Staff and faculty shape student experience through personal accompaniment

Published: February 24, 2023

Jenna Liberto, Director of Internal Communications

It’s a wide-open room, filled with study tables and comfy chairs with colorful pillows. There are snacks in baskets beneath inspirational signs and plenty of outlets for phone and laptop charging. The wall art is eclectic, yet intentional— chosen to represent diverse cultures and the beauty of the…

Tax return preparation help available for local low-income taxpayers

Published: February 07, 2023

Carol Elliott

The University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College will provide free tax return preparation services to low-income families again this year through the Vivian Harrington Gray Tax Assistance Program (TAP).

Transformational Leaders Program aims to help students reach their goals while staying healthy, grounded and connected

Published: January 26, 2023

Chloe McCotter

Developed to invest in students as the University of Notre Dame’s most important and precious resource, while acknowledging that not all students come to higher education with the same preparation or resources, Notre Dame’s Transformational Leaders Program (TLP) provides students with access to mentoring, education and outreach specialists, community-building activities, a dedicated gathering and study space and other academic resources.

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).

Notre Dame Law School serves community on 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Published: January 18, 2023

Denise Wager

More than 100 Notre Dame Law School students, faculty, and staff volunteered on Monday, January 16, to serve the greater South Bend community.

Beijing Global Gateway staff share special message for Lunar New Year

Published: January 12, 2023

Colleen Wilcox

Staff at the Beijing Global Gateway (BGG) are creating a special message to help the University of Notre Dame community…

‘A plurality of voices’: Building multi-faith engagement at Notre Dame

Published: December 19, 2022

Carrie Gates

In many religions — including the Islamic and Jewish traditions — the heart is the center of thought and the seat of wisdom. And for a growing number of faculty and students of these faiths, their hearts are leading them to the University of Notre Dame.

Sones de México Ensemble teaches students to write corridos

Published: December 02, 2022

Alessandra Gonzalez

Students and members of the Notre Dame community came together for a corridos songwriting workshop hosted by the Institute for Latino Studies. The workshop was led by Juan Dies, co-founder…

Environmental activist Sharon Lavigne to receive Notre Dame’s 2022 Laetare Medal

Published: March 30, 2022

Carrie Gates

Sharon Lavigne, an environmental justice activist, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2022 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics — at Notre Dame’s 177th University Commencement Ceremony on May 15 (Sunday).