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CUA theology dean to replace John Cavadini as director of McGrath Institute for Church Life

By Mara Hall · Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Joseph Capizzi will become the director of the McGrath Institute in July. John Cavadini will return to full-time research and teaching within the theology department, but the reason for his step down from the institute is unclear.

Notre Dame becomes first college to participate in global Rosary prayer for priests

By Mara Hall · Saturday, June 13, 2026

The University, through the work of the local chapter of the Mission of the Immaculata, is a host location for the globally-recognized Rosary Relay.

Tornado warning issued for tri-campus community

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, June 11, 2026

St. Joseph County was issued a tornado warning at 9:26 p.m. on June 11, which is not set to expire until 2 a.m. on June 12.

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Saint Mary’s publicly announces $200 million Ring Out Ring True campaign

By Berhan Hagezom · Saturday, June 6, 2026

Through Saint Mary's Alumnae Reunion, the classes of '1s and '6s will be introduced to the new $200 million initiative set by the College. President Katie Conboy, vice president for advancement Holly Johnson, and 2025-2026 student trustee Angelina Stupak reflect on the planning and execution of the campaign.

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New bell revealed in Le Mans Bell Tower

By Observer News Staff · Saturday, June 6, 2026

As part of the launch of the new Ring Out Ring True campaign, a major celebration unveiled the new bell in the Bell Tower of Le Mans Hall.

Former Holy Cross President and Notre Dame leader dies at 78

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, June 4, 2026

Fr. David Theodore Tyson also spent 13 years as president of the University of Portland in Oregon. He died peacefully at the age 78 after a brief illness.

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Notre Dame dedicates Mass to sexual assault survivors

By Observer News Staff · Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Notre Dame dedicated a Monday 11:30 a.m. Basilica Mass to survivors of sexual assault following last Thursday’s release of an external report revealing that Fr. David Porterfield and Fr. Thomas King, both former rectors, had groomed and sexually abused students during their respective tenures at Notre Dame and Holy Cross College.

Renovations for three North Quad residences confirmed by University Architect

By Mara Hall · Sunday, May 31, 2026

A look into the buildings that make up North Quad in light of renovation plans existing for Farley, Zahm and Cavanaugh, but plans for Keenan-Standford remain undetermined.

ND establishes new policy for investigations into sexual misconduct and violence against students

By Observer News Staff · Friday, May 29, 2026

Following the release of an investigation into sexual abuse by two priests at Notre Dame, the University has established a new policy which will require it to investigate allegations of sex-based misconduct and violence against students by people in positions of trust, even if they are no longer employees of the University.

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Sexual abuse by former Zahm and Sorin rectors confirmed after investigation

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, May 28, 2026

The University of Notre Dame has released a report detailing sexual abuse and misconduct in the 1980s and 1990s by Fr. Thomas King, former rector of Zahm Hall, and Fr. David Porterfield, former rector of Sorin Hall.

Notre Dame global health professor elected to city council

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, May 21, 2026

Heidi Beidinger-Burnett, professor of the practice in the Eck Institute for Global Health, has replaced Troy Warner on city council.

Berthiaume family donates $35 million to establish Center for Biomedical Discovery

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, May 21, 2026

This donation will support research within the College of Science and College of Engineering.

ND to review safety policies after man with a knife threatens woman in lab

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, May 21, 2026

The University reiterated its commitment to maintaining public access to campus and asked students, faculty and staff to follow best practices for security.

Man with knife in Stinson-Remick apprehended by NDPD, booked into county jail

By Observer News Staff · Monday, May 18, 2026

The tri-campus community was notified of a suspect with a knife that allegedly approached a woman at a lab in Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering on Monday morning.

Giselle Martinez awarded 2026 Outstanding Senior Award

Giselle Martinez receives 2026 Outstanding Senior Award

By Soledad Castellanos · Friday, May 15, 2026

Senior Giselle Martinez received the 2026 Outstanding Senior Award for her work as a student researcher and community leader.

Class Council of 2026 bids a farewell to Saint Mary’s through a week of celebration

By Soledad Castellanos · Friday, May 15, 2026

Class Council of 2026 shares insights on what it takes to plan Senior Week leading up commencement.

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Holy Cross College names Job Herrmann valedictorian

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 15, 2026

For Holy Cross College’s 59th commencement, Job Hermann has been announced as the valedictorian for the class of 2026, where he highlighted his experiences at the College and his background.

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Career Services Office shares insight on current postgrad trends of Class of 2026

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 15, 2026

Stacie Jeffirs, director of career services at the Prikkel Advising and Career Experience Center, shared information obtained by the First Destination Survey, currently in its second consecutive year for the Class of 2026.

Lavender Graduation Celebration recognizes LGBTQ+ 2026 graduates

By Soledad Castellanos · Friday, May 15, 2026

This is the second year of this celebration’s existence, celebrating the experience of graduating LGBTQ+ members of the Saint Mary's community. Lety Stanton-Verduzco will serve as the keynote speaker in addition to an address from Katie Conboy and an unannounced student.

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Allison Elshoff named salutatorian of Notre Dame’s Class of 2026

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 15, 2026

Allison Elshoff, a business analytics major from Valencia, California, has been named salutatorian of the University of Notre Dame’s Class of 2026 after earning a 3.950 grade point average.

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