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Keough School of Global Affairs hires AI specialist Mohammad Rifat

By Emma Betz · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

The new professor looks into the ethics of AI accessibility and representation.

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New equipment boosts Rockne Memorial, Smith Center

By David Murphy · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Students and administrators provide their perspectives on this year’s equipment additions to the Rockne Memorial and Smith Center for Recreational Sports.

Former congressman and senator Phil Gramm discusses new book

By Jessica Mayor · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Former congressman and senator Phil Gramm discussed his new book Thursday evening in the Mendoza College of Business.

New KinderCare facility opens to support Notre Dame families

By Isabella Ponciroli · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Since its opening in August, Notre Dame’s new KinderCare facility has filled gaps in childcare coverage for Notre Dame faculty, staff and students.

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Notre Dame cuts ties with China-backed scholarship program

By Jessica Mayor · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

The House of Representatives urged Notre Dame and other institutions to cut ties with China-backed scholarships which have been alleged to serve the interests of the Chinese government. The University shared that they’d already began to sever ties with the program when the request came in.

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Saint Mary’s holds annual memorial service for Lizzy Seeberg

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

On Monday evening, students and staff gathered for the event, “Honoring Lizzy Seeberg,” hosted by the Belles Against Violence Office to remember the life of Lizzy Seeberg.

Students honor 9/11 first responders at Duncan’s annual ND110 stair climb

By Megan Cornell · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Duncan Hall's signature event, the ND 110, honors 9/11 first responders with an 110-flight stair climb.

Senate moves forward with impeachment proceedings

By David Murphy · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

The student senate voted Wednesday to advance impeachment proceedings against St. Edward’s Hall senator Michael Heffernan, citing a violation of attendance bylaws after he missed seven meetings.

Saint Mary's holds annual safety tailgate ahead of first home football game

By Samantha Gebert · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Saint Mary's hosted their annual safety tailgate to educate students on partying smart and being safe during football games.

Moreau First-Year Experience redesigned

By Sophie Hanawalt · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

After a positive response to last year’s pilot program, the University made significant changes to its required Moreau First-Year Experience course.

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Saint Mary’s opens Language and Literacy Lab

By Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

On Monday afternoon, the speech language pathology department at Saint Mary’s held an opening ceremony for the College’s new Language and Literacy Lab. Both SLP students and children from the Early Childhood Development Center attended the ceremony.

New restaurants open around Notre Dame’s campus

By Megan Cornell · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

Three new restaurants opened near campus this month, each offering a unique addition to the Notre Dame dining scene.

Welsh Family Hall hosts memorial Mass for Audrey DeShetler

By Avabella Mitrano · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

University President Robert Dowd honored Audrey DeShetler in a memorial mass at the Basilica on Monday evening.

Notre Dame utilizes national approach for career development

By Emily Barlett · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

Students shared their experiences working with the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development’s regional engagement model. The model connects Notre Dame students with employers across the country, offering students unique opportunities for national discernment.