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New Middle Eastern and North African studies minor explores vital region through interdisciplinary study

Published: October 29, 2023

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.

Q&A: Visiting Associate Professor William Tobin

Published: October 22, 2023

Kevin Fye

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

Published: October 18, 2023

Cidni Sanders

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.

Notre Dame’s Eck Institute and Institute for Latino Studies professors partner to help students explore Hispanic/Latino health

Published: October 12, 2023

Christine Grashorn

For the 2.2 million U.S. farm workers who identify…

Jimena Lucia Ramazzini ‘26 shares her summer in Querétaro, Mexico

Published: October 05, 2023

Jimena Ramazzini

As part of the Cross Cultural Leadership Program offered through the Institute for Latino Studies, four Notre Dame undergraduates interned for five weeks this past summer at community organizations…

Thomas Berg explores how religious liberty can reduce polarization in book talk hosted by ND Law’s Religious Liberty Initiative

Published: September 22, 2023

Arienne Calingo

In Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age, author Thomas Berg shows us how reaffirming religious freedom cultivates the good of individuals and society. In a book talk hosted by Notre Dame Law School’s Religious…

Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month

Published: September 15, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

Find out about events taking place on Notre Dame’s campus and get resources to learn more about the annual observance

English language at ND: a bridge, a door, and a passion

Published: September 10, 2023

Staff

The English language is a major lingua franca in today’s world–that is, a “bridge language” that two speakers of different languages can use to communicate with each other. For a variety of reasons, people from all across the world have chosen to devote their lives to studying English for themselves and teaching the language to others. One of those individuals...

Notre Dame business student spends summer teaching and working at school for disabled in Uganda

Published: August 31, 2023

Shannon Roddel

Sophomore Anna Koeberlein spent the summer in Jinja, Uganda, where she taught English to students at Holy Cross Lake View school and volunteered at St. Ursula’s, a boarding school for Ugandan children with disabilities.

Notre Dame panel to shine light on current and historical significance of HBCUs

Published: August 29, 2023

Jessica Sieff

When the University of Notre Dame hosts Tennessee State University (TSU) this weekend (Sept. 2), it will be the first time in program history the Irish will take to the field with a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Several campus and community events are scheduled to commemorate the historic matchup — beginning with “The Historical and Current Significance of...

A year of living joyously

Published: October 29, 2023

Notre Dame Magazine

"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.

Building connections, serving, and experiencing life-changing encounters in Sofia, Bulgaria

Published: October 22, 2023

Anastasia Matuszak

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…

Helping marginalized women and youth gain legal status in the U.S.

Published: October 16, 2023

Amanda Pilarski

As an immigration lawyer, Elizabeth Wood ’14 witnesses daily the reasons why people leave their homes and migrate to the United States.

University’s TRIO programs join Enrollment Division

Published: October 09, 2023

NDWorks

The University’s TRIO Programs have joined the Enrollment Division, as of July 1. Notre Dame has served as a host campus for TRIO since 1966. In that year, Rev. Ted Hesburgh, C.S.C., launched the University’s Upward Bound program, one of our nation’s oldest…

Hispanic alumni offer advice to help students navigate college and life

Published: September 29, 2023

Cidni Sanders

The Success Stories of Hispanic Alumni virtual panel is a signature Hispanic Heritage Month event held in response to students’ desire to connect with alums who share their cultural heritage and experience.

ND graduate and professional students share how HBCUs helped prepare them

Published: September 18, 2023

Cidni Sanders

Historically Black Colleges and Universities have filled an important role in the U.S. educational landscape for generations. Over the years, a number of Notre Dame’s graduate and professional students have arrived in South Bend by way of an HBCU.

Now scheduling IRR artist-in-residence class visits

Published: September 14, 2023

Pauline Namuleme

The IRR 2023-24 Artist-in-Residence is David Martin, a Pokagon Potawatomi painter, bead worker and tattoo artist. During his residency he is open to visit classes during the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. If you are interested in having David come speak to or work with…

TSU and ND grad Algie Oldham became a pillar of the community

Published: September 01, 2023

Notre Dame Magazine

Members of the Oldham family will celebrate their connections to both Tennessee State and Notre Dame when the schools meet on the football field September 2.

Students recognized for their contributions to Latino Studies

Published: August 30, 2023

Oliver Ortega

Each year, the Institute for Latino Studies recognizes exemplary work by undergraduate and graduate students in the humanities and social sciences. This past academic year, five students were recognized for their written work in classes related to Latino Studies or Spanish-speaking populations.…

Football weekend events center historic matchup with Tennessee State

Published: August 29, 2023

Erin Blasko

Though distinct and celebrated universities in their own right, the values and histories of the University of Notre Dame and Tennessee State University align in many ways, including shared commitments to educational access and equity, civil rights, service and building community among students.…

Accessibility awareness

Published: October 27, 2023

Office of Brand Content

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.

Fall 2023 update from the Office of Institutional Transformation

Published: October 18, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

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.

The Interfaith Notre Dame Initiative participates in interfaith prayer service as part of Cultural Relations Week

Published: October 16, 2023

Lestitian, Chloe

The Interfaith Notre Dame Initiative, a student initiative sponsored by the Ansari Institute, had the privilege of collaborating with…

Notre Dame Office of Life & Human Dignity partners with Archdiocese of Los Angeles to address racism

Published: October 06, 2023

Margaret Scroope

Racism as a Life Issue The Notre Dame Office of Life and Human Dignity and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles collaborated to develop lessons on racism and racial justice for Respect Life month. These resources are part of the wider Teaching…

Award-winning novelist Colson Whitehead to visit Notre Dame

Published: September 26, 2023

JP Shortall

Renowned author Colson Whitehead will visit Notre Dame on Oct. 3 (Tuesday) to deliver the 2023 Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C., Lecture at 5 p.m. in the Patricia George Decio Theatre of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Anthony Banderas-Infante '26 recounts summer internship at D.C.'s KID Museum

Published: September 18, 2023

Anthony Banderas-Infante

Through the Cross Cultural Leadership Program (CCLP) run by the Institute of Latino Studies at Notre Dame, I was given the opportunity to intern at KID Museum this past summer. KID Museum,…

Notre Dame Law School's Religious Liberty Clinic students help draft UK Parliamentary report on the state of religious liberty in Nepal

Published: September 13, 2023

Arienne Calingo

A group of student fellows in Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic worked with the All Party Parliamentary Group on International Freedom of Religion or Belief to draft a report that was submitted to the United Kingdom Parliament. This…

Alumni Association and YoungND Board announce 2023 Domer Dozen honorees

Published: August 31, 2023

Allie Griffith

The Notre Dame Alumni Association announced its 2023 Domer Dozen cohort, honoring 12 graduates ages 32 and younger for excellence in their contributions in faith, service, learning or work — the core pillars of the Alumni Association’s mission.

‘Powerful Conversations’ with TSU President Glenda Baskin Glover to explore race, gender and faith in leadership

Published: August 30, 2023

Jessica Sieff

“Powerful Conversations,” a series hosted by Angela Logan, the St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration Program and associate teaching professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, will explore the importance of race, gender and faith to the work of leadership. Logan’s first guest is Glenda Baskin Glover, president of Tennessee State...

Witnessing the work of advancing gender equity and women's rights at Religions for Peace

Published: August 23, 2023

Kelly Shinnick

This past semester, I was offered the opportunity to work with Religions for Peace through the Ansari Institute at Notre Dame. During my time with Religions for Peace, I was able to work with various staff members, but I primarily worked under Liliana Ashman, the…