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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.

Pioneering disability rights

Published: July 26, 2023

Notre Dame Magazine

July 26 is National Disability Independence Day. In this feature, we look back at a story that appeared previously in Notre Dame Magazine about the pioneering role Notre Dame played in the disability legal rights movement.

A new generation of employees is looking for more than business as usual

Published: July 24, 2023

Notre Dame Magazine

At a recent birthday dinner, a friend asked me what she thought was an easy question. “Now that you’ve finished one decade,”…

Three employees selected for 2023 Michiana Forty Under 40

Published: July 10, 2023

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The South Bend Regional Chamber released its Forty Under 40 class of 2023, which includes three staff members from Notre Dame. The chamber picks candidates from the area who exemplify a passion for career success and community engagement. In the program’s 17th class, Austin Gammage,…

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., shares Juneteenth message

Published: June 19, 2023

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“Let us recommit ourselves as the Notre Dame community to treating every person with dignity and as a beloved child of God,” Jenkins said.

June is Pride Month

Published: June 18, 2023

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Find out more about the history of the observance as well as resources to support LGBTQ+ community on Notre Dame’s campus and beyond.

First-year or freshman? Internal Communications offers guidance on gender-neutral language

Published: May 22, 2023

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The Office of Internal Communications recently updated the …

Ground broken, mural taking shape at Foundry Field, a true community project

Published: May 16, 2023

Erin Blasko and Carrie Gates

The proposed public-access baseball field is designed to celebrate the Foundry Giants and other underrepresented baseball teams from South Bend’s past. Active during the 1920s, the Giants were a predominantly Black baseball team whose players typically worked in the Studebaker Foundry. The team included several players who went on to play in the Negro Leagues.

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Published: May 01, 2023

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“Our campus community is enriched by their contributions and cultures,” Jenkins said.

Count Me In Campaign

Published: April 17, 2023

Ashley Wright

The Count Me In Campaign is meant to encourage more Notre Dame employees to voluntarily self-identify their disability status. Only an estimated 25 percent of employees who could voluntarily self-identify actually do so. Currently, the Office of Human Resources reports that fewer than 300 faculty…

Panelists share insights on Carson v. Makin and the legal landscape for school choice

Published: April 11, 2023

Arienne Calingo

On March 30, the …

NDLA Board honors Vietnam veteran John Lancaster ’67, ’74 J.D.

Published: July 26, 2023

Notre Dame Law School

This National Disability Independence Day, we look back at a story previously published by Notre Dame Law School about an alumnus honored for his “contributions to people with disabilities worldwide and his life’s reflection of Notre Dame values.”

What Gen Z students want us to know about their lives

Published: July 19, 2023

Notre Dame Magazine

Daymine Snow is a junior and first-generation student with a major in business analytics and a minor in digital technologies. He was recruited to Notre Dame through the Posse Foundation…

Beijing Global Gateway helps secure crucifix from Chinese Artist Dao Zi

Published: July 10, 2023

Colleen Wilcox

Dao Zi is pictured with Jingyu Wang from the BGG The Crucifix…

Initiative on Race and Resilience director highlights importance, history of Juneteenth

Published: June 19, 2023

Pauline Namuleme

Dear Friends, May we celebrate the freedom and self-determination for African Americans that Juneteenth represents. And as we do so, here are a few links to the history of this holiday.…

‘Off the Court’: ND Law hosts event in New York City with Muffet McGraw and Coquese Washington ’97 J.D.

Published: June 15, 2023

Jonathan Bailey

Notre Dame Law School hosted a special alumni event on June 6 in New York City with two legends from the Fighting Irish women’s basketball program. Muffet McGraw, who served as head women’s basketball coach at Notre Dame from 1987 to 2020, and Coquese Washington ’92, ’97 J.D., the head women’s basketball coach at Rutgers, sat down for a fireside chat with G....

Jewish American Heritage Month celebrated on campus and across the nation

Published: May 16, 2023

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DeBartolo Performing Arts Center film festival and Hesburgh Library exhibit are among several ways to learn more about the Jewish experience.

The Creator's Game: Lacrosse

Published: May 09, 2023

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Tara Kenjockety, undergraduate community engagement librarian, Hesburgh Libraries and member of the Indigenous Faculty and Staff Group and Tiffany Gillaspy, music librarian for Hesburgh Libraries hold the flag of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. Notre…

Notre Dame Law School holds second annual Interfaith Dinner in observance of Ramadan, Passover, Easter, and Ridvan

Published: April 24, 2023

Jonathan Bailey

Notre Dame Law School held its second annual Interfaith Dinner on April 12 in observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Jewish Passover, Easter, and the Baha’i festival of Ridvan.

New Gospel Mass premiering at the Basilica

Published: April 15, 2023

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On April 15, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame will host the debut of a new Gospel Mass composed by Fr Carl Gales, SVD, a Black Catholic priest serving in Chicago.

Five questions with Marisol LeBrón: Decolonizing scholarship in feminist studies/critical race and ethnic studies

Published: April 11, 2023

The Editors

Marisol LeBrón is an Associate Professor in Feminist Studies and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Prior to arriving at UCSC, Dr. LeBrón held appointments at the University of Texas at Austin, Dickinson College,…

Connecting students with the resources and accommodations they need

Published: July 25, 2023

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Brent Fragnoli, a care and wellness consultant and prevention and outreach specialist in the Center for Student Support and Care, partners with colleagues across campus to increase retention, well-being and support for students with disabilities.

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.

University reaction to Supreme Court decision

Published: June 30, 2023

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University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., made a statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on race-conscious admissions policies in higher education.

Terra Foundation for American Art awards grant to Raclin Murphy Museum of Art in support of Indigenous works

Published: June 19, 2023

Gina Costa

The new museum will include a suite of galleries dedicated to Indigenous Art of the Americas. The galleries open with the North American Art gallery and transition into Mesoamerican Art, followed by the Central and South American Art galleries.

Marguerite Taylor: ‘Beloved matriarch of the Northeast Neighborhood’

Published: June 05, 2023

Cidni Sanders

RCLC staff member emeritus was one of five distinguished leaders in science, business, music and community service bestowed with honorary degrees during the 2023 ceremony and was nominated by University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. She’s also a local legend.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Published: May 16, 2023

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Get resources to learn more about the month, the cultures being celebrated and how you can help combat anti-Asian racism.

Global Religious Observances Calendar highlights diversity, promotes inclusion

Published: May 05, 2023

Cidni Sanders

The free resource is designed to help the Notre Dame community stay informed about faith traditions and celebrations that may be observed by students and colleagues.

Maria Mercedes Salmon named director of Mexico City Global Center

Published: April 18, 2023

Cory Hankins

Notre Dame International is excited to announce that Maria Mercedes Salmon has been appointed director of the University of Notre Dame’s Global Center in Mexico.

Expert on racial justice to speak at Notre Dame

Published: April 12, 2023

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Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, professor of history, race, and public policy at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, will speak at Notre Dame at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 14.

VIDEO: Maria Ressa keynote address for 2023 Asia Leadership Forum

Published: April 03, 2023

Liu Institute

Maria Ressa, a Filipino and American journalist who won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for reporting on abuses of power and fake news, was the distinguished speaker for the Asia Leadership Forum at the University of Notre Dame on March 21, 2023. Notre Dame Law Professor Diane Desierto, a Liu Institute…