With 10,000 known rare diseases, the chances of being diagnosed with one in the United States are 1 in 10. That’s 30 million Americans affected. Fewer than 5% of rare diseases have an effective treatment leaving millions without options.At Notre Dame, studying rare diseases is a priority that places patients and families at the center of our work.The Boler-Parseghian Center for Rare Diseases was one of the first basic science rare disease research centers in the country, and Notre Dame Science recently launched the nation’s first minor in rare disease patient advocacy.https://go.nd.edu/FightingForRareDiseases

A conversation delivering a multi-lens perspective on the lead-up to the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, and the Israeli response in Gaza.Only four years earlier, The Abraham Accords were signed, heralding a new era in relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors. While the Accords were seen by supporters as only a first step in regional normalization, they ignored the Palestinian question.In addition to offering historical insight, the conversation also addressed where the rapidly unfolding events in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran might be heading in the future.Featuring: Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar, Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington David Myers, Distinguished Professor and Sady and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History, UCLA Moderator: Maura Policelli, Executive Director, Washington Office, Keough School of Global Affairs

Did you know there are currently two moons in the sky?Professor Keith Davis from Notre Dame's Department of Physics & Astronomy explains all you need to know about Earth’s recently acquired “mini moon” 🌒#MiniMoon #Astronomy #Physics #Space #Earth #Asteroid #2024PT5 #ExplainerVideo #Education #TinyMic #BigQuestion

In honor of the Inauguration of Notre Dame’s 18th president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., the University partnered with Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County on an ambitious community service project: Inauguration Build 2024.From Monday, September 16, through Friday, September 20, nearly 750 University faculty and staff volunteers helped Habitat construct five affordable homes for local families. The homes were built along Harrison Avenue in South Bend’s Near Northwest Neighborhood and will be ready for move-in as early as December 2024 for some homeowners.Video credit: Big Idea Company

Rev. Robert A. Dowd casts his vision for Notre Dame's future in his inaugural address on Friday, September 13, 2024.