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Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Clinic supports Catholic dioceses’ efforts to operate the first faith-based charter school in the U.S.

Published: February 14, 2023

Two Catholic dioceses have submitted an application to address educational gaps in Oklahoma by opening the first religious charter school in the nation.

The Latina/o Studies Association Holds its Biennial Conference at Notre Dame, Looks Toward the Future

Published: February 06, 2023

Oliver Ortega

After two years of delay, the Institute for Latino Studies…

Graduate student Ornella Joseph speaks about lead test kits for Walk the Walk Week

Published: January 31, 2023

Rebecca Hicks

Ornella Joseph, a fourth-year chemistry graduate student in the lab of Marya Lieberman, was a highlighted speaker at the “Research That Matters: Scholarship Advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion” event on January 23, 2023. This event was part of Walk the Walk Week, a week-long series of events coinciding with Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.

LL.M. alumni publish article calling on United Nations to take urgent action to protect Afghan women’s rights

Published: January 30, 2023

Denise Wager

Two alumni of Notre Dame Law School’s LL.M. Program in International Human Rights Law have authored an article that details the current violation of women’s human rights in Afghanistan and calls for the United Nations to take urgent action.

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).

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…

FirstGen@ND: Karyme Grosso '23, design major, resident advisor, and Ballet Folklórico dancer

Published: January 17, 2023

Shannon Rooney

Karyme Grosso ’23 is a senior design major with a minor in studio…

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…

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.

Senior Trevor Lwere named Notre Dame’s first Schwarzman Scholar

Published: December 13, 2022

Erin Blasko

University of Notre Dame senior Trevor Lwere will pursue a Master of Global Affairs in Beijing next year as a member of the Schwarzman Scholar Class of 2023. A native of Kampala, Uganda, he is one of 151 Schwarzman Scholars form a pool of nearly 3,000 applicants from around the globe.

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.

Foreign Language Teaching Assistant spotlight: Caroline Kipruto

Published: February 03, 2023

Luke Van de Walle

Kenyan native and Swahili Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Caroline Jepchumba Kipruto is an exemplary representative of her community, Eldoret. Located in the western region of Kenya near the Great Rift Valley, Eldoret…

FirstGen@ND: Erik Finch-Soto ’25 Majors in Neuroscience, Finds Community

Published: January 31, 2023

Shannon Rooney

Erik Finch-Soto ’25 knew from a young age that he wanted a career that allows him to help people like his grandfather. When he was younger, his grandfather was…

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.

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.

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.

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…

Senior Audrey Miles named 2023 Churchill Scholar

Published: January 10, 2023

Erin Blasko

University of Notre Dame senior Audrey Miles will study at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, next year as one of 16 Churchill Scholars.

‘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.

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…

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).

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…

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.

Alumna Fauvé Liggans-Hubbard named 2023 Rangel Fellow

Published: January 18, 2023

Erin Blasko

The Rangel fellowship is a U.S. Department of State program that attracts and prepares young people for international service careers.

Q&A: History Ph.D. student Grace Song Swihart examines visual culture to better understand U.S.-Korea relations

Published: January 17, 2023

Beth Staples

For Grace Song Swihart, learning helps her understand life’s complexities. She’s used photographs, flags, and other visual sources in her research, teaching, and an internship at Notre Dame’s Snite Museum of Art to show how cultural representations have impacted foreign relations between the U.S. and Korea, as well as Americans’ understanding of Koreans. Comprehending the cultural history of the U.S-Korea...

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

Published: January 13, 2023

Liu Institute

Jay Garfield …

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.

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…