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‘Drunk on Film’: Notre Dame course on alcohol in media grows in popularity

By Anna Doble · Monday, Nov. 3, 2025

The course teaches students about how alcohol is shown in popular media and how it affects viewers understanding and use of it, along with the biological effects of alcohol consumption.

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Dowd addresses challenges to higher education in faculty address

By Matthew Morin · Monday, Nov. 3, 2025

Dowd emphasized hope and continuing the values and perseverance of Notre Dame in speeches.

Sr. Helen Prejean speaks to Moreau students about the death penalty

By Matthew Morin · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

The death penalty abolition advocate spoke about the relationship between her advocacy and her Catholic faith.

Father Kevin Spicer lectures on the Catholic response to Nazism

By Mara Hall · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

Fr. Kevin Spicer presented a narrative-style lecture on the Catholic Church's stance against the Nazi Party and how this heightened Catholic-Jewish tensions.

New York Times Johannesburg bureau chief lectures on South Africa post-apartheid

By Mara Hall · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

The Klau Institute hosted John Eligon, a New York Times journalist, for a lecture on South Africa post apartheid with coincidentally close timing to President Donald Trump releasing a new refugee quota prioritizing Afrikaners.

Saint Mary's students pick up clothing at free pop-up thrift shop

By Sophie Lewandowski · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

The Saint Mary’s Office for Student Empowerment and Center for Faith, Action and Ministry put together the thrift pop-up, which featured winter clothing, jeans and dorm items.

Students study D.C. politics and policy through Washington Program

By Emily Barlett · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

During Notre Dame’s Washington Program, sophomores and juniors take courses in political science and global affairs while completing a part-time internship.

Ambassador of Ireland to the United States discusses career, Irish-American relations

By Will Prisco · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason spoke Wednesday at a lecture held by the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies.

Professors comment on diplomacy, tariffs, trade deals as Trump's Asia trip concludes

By Grace Sullivan · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

Notre Dame professors contextualize Trump’s meetings with the leaders of Japan, South Korea and China.

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Students build ofrenda for deceased loved ones

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

Students decorated pictures and foam skulls for loved ones that have passed away at an ofrenda-making event by the Student Diversity Board on Monday evening.

Senate reconvenes after fall break

By David Murphy · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

The senate passed Senate Order 2526-11 to enhance clarity and support in Election Council proceedings. The legislation introduces trained Peer Advocates to assist students and allows for recesses during hearings. In addition to the order’s passage, senators shared announcements about upcoming campus events.

Female victim reports rape in Jordan Hall bathroom

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

The crime alert, sent to the campus community via email, was the first such report to be sent out since 2023. Notre Dame’s Office of Institutional Equity and the Notre Dame Police Department will collaborate to address the incident.

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National Sustainability Society hosts second annual sustainability conference at Notre Dame

By Zander Daigle · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

The National Sustainability Society held its second annual conference in Jenkins Nanovic Halls last week.

Students explore careers, service through University-sponsored fall break trips

By Julia Connolly · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

University students spent fall break participating in career treks, service trips and attending professional conferences.

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Senior research fellow speaks on the evolution of women’s rights

By Mariella Taddonio · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

Saint Mary’s College hosted Jayme Lemke, a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center of George Mason University. Lemke lectured on the progression of women’s political and economic rights.

Cardinal McElroy, archbishop of Washington, speaks with Fr. Dowd about cultivating hope

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

In a lecture for the 2025-26 Notre Dame Forum, Cardinal Robert McElroy spoke about building a more unified society and the role of politics in today’s polarized world.

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Professors contextualize ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

By Matthew Morin · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Notre Dame professors provide insights into President Trump’s ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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Students review off-campus housing offerings

By Zander Daigle · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Notre Dame seniors reflected upon their choices between apartments, houses and on-campus living.

Looking back on the 60th anniversary of ‘Remember Week’ against USC

By Mara Hall · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Notre Dame alumni reflect on the storied chapter in the Notre Dame-USC rivalry.

Underage students find ways to purchase alcohol at stadium

By Zack Pohlman · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Notre Dame Stadium began selling alcoholic beverages at concessions for the first time this year. Students under 21 have been able to get around age requirements.