- ‘You’ve got power; use it’: Nobel laureate Maria Ressa speaks on democracy at Notre Dame Forum eventAs part of the 2023-24 Notre Dame Forum on “The Future of Democracy,” Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa, an acclaimed journalist and renowned defender of democracy, spoke to more than 300 attendees on campus Wednesday (March 20) about the key challenges facing international information ecosystems and global democracy.
- Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa to speak at Notre Dame Forum eventMaria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, acclaimed journalist and renowned defender of democracy, will be the featured speaker at the 2023-24 University of Notre Dame Forum event “Safeguarding Democracy in an Era of AI and Digital Disinformation” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday (March 20) in the Smith…
- Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, to receive 2024 Laetare MedalClaire Babineaux-Fontenot, the chief executive officer of Feeding America, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2024 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics — at Notre Dame’s 179th University Commencement Ceremony on May 19 (Sunday).
- University of Notre Dame ranks as top educational institution and in top 20 on Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers listThe University of Notre Dame has been named as the top educational institution on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers 2024, and was positioned in 20th place overall, ahead of many notable corporations and organizations. The list of America’s…
- Notre Dame mourns death of studentUniversity of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., joined with the campus community in mourning the passing of sophomore Spencer Vermeule from Cambridge, Massachusetts, who died Saturday (March 2) in a car accident in Elkhart County.…
- Notre Dame makes $68 million commitment to fighting mental health crisis; scalable solutions could become national modelThe University of Notre Dame is making a historic commitment to fighting the national mental health crisis by bringing together a coalition of benefactors, foundations and other funders who have committed more than $68 million over the past year to develop innovative solutions and expand access to…
- Paul Bohn named director of the University of Notre Dame Bioengineering & Life Sciences InitiativePaul Bohn, the Arthur J. Schmitt Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, has been named the inaugural director of the new Bioengineering…
- ‘It’s up to you’: Renowned social scientist Robert Putnam discusses democracy, society at Notre Dame Forum eventMore than 370 people filled the Jordan Auditorium at the University of Notre Dame on Wednesday (Feb. 21) for an exclusive screening of “Join or Die,” a film about renowned social scientist Robert Putnam’s groundbreaking research as part of the Notre Dame Forum on the “Future of Democracy."
- From prison to employment: Solar partnership advances Notre Dame’s mission, valuesWhen the University of Notre Dame breaks ground on a new solar project later this year, it will be a full-circle moment for Patrick Regan, whose company, Crossroads Solar, is supplying the panels for the project — and helping formerly incarcerated men and women transition from prison to employment in the process.
- Notre Dame Forum features exclusive screening of ‘Join or Die’; conversation with Robert Putnam, author of ‘Bowling Alone’“Join or Die,” a film exploring Robert Putnam’s groundbreaking research on why you should join a club and why the fate of America depends on it, will be screened Wednesday (Feb. 21) as part of the 2023-24 University of Notre Dame Forum.
- Notre Dame a top producer of Fulbright students for 10th straight yearThe University of Notre Dame is a top producer of Fulbright students for the 10th consecutive year, according to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which administers the Fulbright Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.
- Statement on Israel-Hamas conflict - From Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., PresidentRecently I had the privilege of an audience with Pope Francis, which was, for me, an invitation to reflect on our call to respect the dignity of every person, to help build a just and peaceful society and to care for the most vulnerable and marginalized. In the same week, I continued to read of the…
- Notre Dame celebrates Black History MonthThe University of Notre Dame is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with a number of events.
- Here lies Orestes A. BrownsonApproximately 5,000 visitors walk through the doors of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart each month. Some come to attend Mass under Luigi Gregori’s intricately painted ceilings, while others come to marvel at Ivan Meštrović’s famed Pietà sculpture or to listen to the magnificent 5,000-pipe…
- Notre Dame leadership meets with Pope FrancisAt an audience this morning, His Holiness Pope Francis delivered the following remarks to Notre Dame leadership: “Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! “I offer a warm welcome to all of you, to your President, Father John Jenkins, to the members of the Board of Trustees of…
- Notre Dame confers honorary degrees at academic convocation in RomeAt an academic convocation on Monday (Jan. 29) at its Rome Global Gateway, the University of Notre Dame conferred honorary degrees on three distinguished leaders: Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums; Bishop Brian Farrell, L.C., secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity; and Roberto Benigni, an internationally acclaimed actor, director and poet.
- Notre Dame launches unprecedented University-wide effort to fight povertyThe University of Notre Dame is launching a bold new Poverty Initiative to develop and advance innovative solutions to help vulnerable populations and to train a new generation of leaders committed to the fight against poverty.
- In memoriam: Acclaimed history professor and Laetare medalist J. Philip GleasonWhen University of Notre Dame historian J. Philip Gleason received the Distinguished Scholarship Award from the American Catholic Historical Association (ACHA) in 2019, he was cited “for the breadth and depth of his contribution to the study of the American past, for his prominence in the field of…
- Inspirational leaders encourage justice, perseverance, compassion and courage during Walk the Walk Week eventsAs part of Walk the Walk Week, a diverse group of leaders in science, engineering and technology offered words of encouragement to over 250 students, faculty and staff on Wednesday (Jan. 17).
- Father Jenkins given keys to South Bend, Mishawaka at MLK Day eventUniversity of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., was presented with keys to the cities of South Bend and Mishawaka during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Recognition Breakfast on Monday in South Bend.
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