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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.

Notre Dame seniors receive awards, fellowships for future endeavors

By Matthew Morin · Friday, May 15, 2026

The Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement reports 79 awards and fellowships were received by the class of 2026.

Graduates pursue postgrad service through ACE and Jesuit Volunteer Corps

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 15, 2026

Four graduating seniors reflected on how Notre Dame shaped their decisions to pursue postgrad service through the Alliance for Catholic Education and Jesuit Volunteer Corps.

Holy Cross College salutatorians reflect on experiences

5 salutatorians named for Holy Cross' 59th commencement ceremony

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, May 14, 2026

For the 59th commencement, five salutatorians have been named from various departments across the institution.

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Saint Mary’s names 9 valedictorians for the class of 2026

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Valedictorians share their experiences at Saint Mary’s ahead of the College’s 179th commencement ceremony.

Saint Mary’s receives $7.5 million gift to establish Wilson Sheehan Scholarship Fund

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Saint Mary’s alumna Lorraine Sheehan Wilson and her husband Chris Wilson donated the largest cash scholarship gift in the College’s history.

Martin Soros named valedictorian of Notre Dame’s class of 2026

By Annelise Demers · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Martin Soros, a civil engineering major from Bethesda, Maryland, has been named valedictorian of the University of Notre Dame’s class of 2026 after four years marked by engineering leadership, faith and service-centered community engagement.

Abigail Newton selected for valedictory address

Abigail Newton chosen to give valedictory address for 179th commencement

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Senior Abigail Newton has been designated as one of the nine valedictorians to give a speech on Saturday at Le Mans Green for the 179th commencement.

Notre Dame considers grade inflation as other institutions come under fire

By Mara Hall and Henry Jagodzinski · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Available data indicates that GPAs have risen significantly at Notre Dame in recent decades. University administrators are considering a faculty working group to address grade inflation, but professors have sharply differing views on the issue.

ND students’ postgrad paths: What the data shows

By Mara Hall and Henry Jagodzinski · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Preliminary data analysis and projection from the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development anticipates comparable data to the previous year.

Notre Dame hires new band director

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Paul Popiel will take over the entirety of the Notre Dame band program beginning with the upcoming academic year after Kenneth Dye formally retires at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Saint Mary’s to hold multi-ethnic celebration during commencement week

By Soledad Castellanos · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Students celebrate their unique journeys' at Saint Mary's with Multi-Ethnic celebration.

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

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

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

Giselle Martinez receives 2026 Outstanding Senior Award

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

Holy Cross College names Job Herrmann valedictorian

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

Lavender Graduation Celebration recognizes LGBTQ+ 2026 graduates

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

Notre Dame seniors receive awards, fellowships for future endeavors

Graduates pursue postgrad service through ACE and Jesuit Volunteer Corps

5 salutatorians named for Holy Cross' 59th commencement ceremony

Saint Mary’s names 9 valedictorians for the class of 2026

Saint Mary’s receives $7.5 million gift to establish Wilson Sheehan Scholarship Fund

Martin Soros named valedictorian of Notre Dame’s class of 2026

Abigail Newton chosen to give valedictory address for 179th commencement

Notre Dame considers grade inflation as other institutions come under fire

ND students’ postgrad paths: What the data shows

Notre Dame hires new band director

Saint Mary’s to hold multi-ethnic celebration during commencement week

Notre Dame and So-Fi announce jersey patch deal, financial partnership

Interim rector appointed for McGlinn Hall

Testing accommodations garner mixed opinions among ND professors

Three left with non-life-threatening injuries in Eddy Street shooting

Veldman Family Psychology Clinic opens doors at open house