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Notre Dame seeks to enhance our community by attracting employees from all walks of life. The work of maintaining and advancing our University requires individuals who approach challenges from unique perspectives borne of varied and nuanced personal experiences. Moreover, it requires learning from one another in an environment that welcomes open discussion and invites personal as well as professional growth in this area.

The stories below showcase the diversity of thought and experience of the people who work at Notre Dame.

Rare Books and Special Collections exhibit explores emancipation during the 19th century

Published: November 29, 2023

Becky Malewitz

Making and Unmaking Emancipation in Cuba and the United States explores the fraught, circuitous and unfinished course of emancipation over the 19th century in Cuba and the United States. It will remain on display in 102 Hesburgh Library, Rare Books and Special Collections through December 15.

November is Native American Heritage Month

Published: November 27, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

Dance and drum performance among many opportunities for Notre Dame’s students, faculty, and staff to expand their knowledge and understanding of Native and Indigenous communities.

Abercrumbie and Morrow recognized as ACC UNITE Award recipients

Published: November 16, 2023

Athletics

JP Abercrumbie, executive associate athletics director of culture and engagement in the Athletics Department, and Justin Morrow, a 2009 Notre Dame alum and former Fighting Irish men’s soccer standout, are recent recipients of the 2023 ACC Unite Award, which was created to honor individuals affiliated with the league’s member institutions who have made an impact in the areas of racial and social...

Notre Dame International to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13-17

Published: November 12, 2023

Colleen Wilcox

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of State…

New ‘For Good’ Episode: Niele Ivey

Published: October 29, 2023

Sean Cuneo '12

Niele Ivey discusses her journey to become the Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Women's Basketball Coach at Notre Dame. From coaching in the NBA to recruiting in the NCAA—from faith to parenting—her story is powerful and inspiring.

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.

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.

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 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...

Campus Dining gives back with Thanksgiving meals to local centers

Published: November 28, 2023

Molly Di Carlo

Campus Dining continued its tradition of preparing turkey and side dishes to three South Bend organizations hosting Thanksgiving meals this year. In the spirit of giving, members from Notre Dame, Saint Mary's and Holy Cross dining teams prepared meals for the Center for the Homeless…

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Published: November 20, 2023

NDWorks

In honor and celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Notre Dame Initiative on Race and Resilience, in collaboration with its artist-in-residence, David Martin, hosted a Native American dance and drum performance in DeBartolo Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The program featured songs and dance styles of Potawatomi and other Great Lakes region tribes to share culture, celebrate heritage and...

Leading the way toward a more inclusive entertainment industry

Published: November 13, 2023

Cidni Sanders

Institute for Latino Studies Leadership panel – Transformative Latino Leaders in Hollywood: Actors, Producers, Change-Makers – features Mark Consuelos, Nicholas Gonzalez and Wilmer Valderrama.

Law School veterans reflect on God, Country, Notre Dame

Published: November 10, 2023

Libbey Detcher

Notre Dame Law School extends heartfelt gratitude to our faculty, staff, and students who have dedicated themselves in service to our country. In honor of Veterans Day, we are honored to showcase profiles of a few of these remarkable individuals. Each was invited to share their reflections on what "God, Country, Notre Dame" means to them.…

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.

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 and most successful college preparatory programs. Upward Bound has provided intensive academic support and exposure to South...

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.

Robinson Center awarded $500,000 to expand Talk With Your Baby program

Published: September 14, 2023

Erin Blasko

The Notre Dame Robinson Community Learning Center has been awarded a $500,000 Early Learning Initiative Grant from Early Learning Indiana in support of its Talk With Your Baby Program.

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.

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. That said, the two schools — one a leading Catholic research university, the other a historically Black...

Pilot program helps Robinson Center youth pursue passion for tennis

Published: November 27, 2023

Erin Blasko

Students in the Robinson Community Center's afterschool program visited Lakeland Academy of Tennis recently as part of a pilot progam aimed at introducing South Bend-area youth to the fast-paced racket sport.

What is the Transformational Leaders Program?

Published: November 20, 2023

Shannon Rooney

Academic support, mentorship, community building, competitive funding for academic materials and experiences, and much more—these are just a few of the resources provided by Notre Dame’s Transformational Leaders Program (TLP)…

Notre Dame workshop explores the connection between names and identity

Published: November 12, 2023

Mary Hendriksen

FLTA Stuti Benal “Names are a very good beginning in efforts for inclusivity.” When Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Stuti Benal taught and took classes on Notre Dame’s campus last year, she found that administrators and her fellow FLTAs at the Center for Languages and Cultures, her academic home and a frequent collaborator with Notre Dame International, took time...

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

Published: November 02, 2023

Notre Dame News

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.

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.

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 Human Dignity…

Pride runs deep among ND faculty and staff who graduated from HBCUs

Published: September 18, 2023

Cidni Sanders

Scholars and professionals from across campus share how Historically Black Colleges and Universities helped make them who they are today.

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 your class, please fill out this request form…

‘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...

Pedro Ribeiro appointed vice president for public affairs and communications

Published: August 18, 2023

Sue Ryan

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.