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Notre Dame’s Pulte Institute restructures after federal funding cuts

By Annelise Demers · Monday, April 28, 2025

Following the loss of nearly $20 million in federal grants, the University of Notre Dame’s Pulte Institute for Global Development underwent major restructuring reducing its staff by two-thirds, pivoting its operations for long-term sustainability and reaffirming its mission to advance global development despite scaled-back resources.

Vielhauer gives first State of the Union, senate suspends constitution for Irish Gardens

By David Murphy · Friday, April 25, 2025

Student body president Vielhauer addressed the student body senate in his first-ever State of the Union. Following, the senate passed several articles, updating the bylaws of the senate and addressing the non-compliance of flower shop Irish Gardens with the constitution.

Peace studies faculty reflect upon fracturing of US-EU relations amid Ukraine war

By Maria Clara Lopes Corona · Friday, April 25, 2025

Recent U.S. diplomatic shifts, including a softened UN stance on Russian aggression and President Trump’s approach to peace negotiations, have deepened tensions with European allies.

Dowd and Conboy sign statement rebuffing Trump administration

By Observer News Staff · Friday, April 25, 2025

The statement condemns the federal government's recent actions against colleges and universities.

Notre Dame community remembers Pope Francis’ legacy

By Rose Androwich · Friday, April 25, 2025

Following a rosary and memorial mass for the late Pope Francis, the Notre Dame community shared reflections on his legacy.

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FEMU club and SDB organizes fifth annual Smick Walk

By Isabella Gonzales · Thursday, April 24, 2025

The annual Smick Walk was hosted by the Student Diversity Board (SDB) and the Feminists United (FEMU) club on April 16, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., starting at Holy Cross to reclaim the term "SMICK."

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Saint Mary’s students, faculty share LGBTQ+ stories anonymously at SAGE Stories

By Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

On Wednesday evening, SAGE Stories was hosted in the Little Theatre of Saint Mary's, with readings by students and faculty of anonymous submissions from members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Students, rectors share insights into dorm formal planning process

By Megan Cornell · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Each of Notre Dame's residence halls plan and host a formal, varying greatly in location, itinerary and cost.

Notre Dame grants students access to Google AI tools

By Zack Pohlman · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

The Office of Information Technology announced March 18 that students now have access to Gemini and NotebookLM.

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Former UN ambassador explores governmental actions and global tensions

By Emma Betz · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Marilyn Keough, dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, hosted a talk with Chris Lu, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations for Management and Reform, on current governmental actions towards higher education and tension within global affairs.

Notre Dame faculty discuss educational initiatives amid new job market

By Maria Clara Lopes Corona · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

James Otteson, professor of business ethics and concurrent professor of political science at the Mendoza College of Business and Mary Flannery, associate dean for undergraduate studies at the College of Arts & Letters, discuss how Notre Dame students are uniquely prepared for the current job market.

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Saturday Night Live's Heidi Gardner performs at Notre Dame

By Emily Barlett · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

On Tuesday evening in Washington Hall, Heidi Gardner performed as a guest celebrity where students were able to see live sketches, participate in Q&A and be on stage.

Pope Francis, voice of reform in the Catholic Church, dies at 88

By Henry Jagodzinski · Monday, April 21, 2025

The pontiff, known for his welcoming pastoral style and care for the marginalized, passed away Monday morning.

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SDB hosts the fourth annual SMICK Rally

By Samantha Gebert · Thursday, April 17, 2025

Students gathered for the fourth annual SMICK Rally on Tuesday evening to celebrate the reclaiming of the word, "smick."

Saint Mary's College hosts 2025 Madeleva Lecture

By Madyson Casiano · Thursday, April 17, 2025

The 2025 Madeleva Lecture, "Holy Women Making History," was presented on Thursday by speaker Kathleen Sprows Cummings, the Rev. John A. O'Brien collegiate professor of American studies and history at the University of Notre Dame.

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Saint Mary's course promotes campaign on campus issues

By Soledad Castellanos · Thursday, April 17, 2025

The campaign, We Deserve Space, We Deserve Food, We Deserve Pay, petitions for access to storage in Regina Hall during certain periods for out of state students, availability of Saint Mary's Noble Family Dining Hall over breaks and increase in student wages for on-campus jobs.

Saint Mary’s students present gender studies research at Raise Your Voice panel

By Anja Schafer · Thursday, April 17, 2025

Saint Mary’s College hosted its annual Student Research Panel as part of the Raise Your Voice series, featuring research by Kaitlyn Magoonaugh, Phoenix McClellan and Giselle Martinez on digital activism, online misogyny and the MeToo movement.

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Andrea L. Pino-Silva delivers Raise Your Voice keynote address

By Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

On Monday evening, Andrea L. Pino-Silva presented her keynote address on sexual violence on college campuses and what has changed in the 10 years following the release of the documentary "The Hunting Ground."

Disinvited Student Peace Conference keynote speaker accuses Notre Dame of censorship

By Sophie Hanawalt · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Eman Abdelhadi's invitation to speak at the Kroc Institute's 2025 Student Peace Conference was rescinded after the University expressed they had not been given enough notice to provide event security, a move Abdelhadi and the conference's co-chairs labeled as a limiting of academic freedom.

Observer alumnae reflect upon covering ‘The Hunting Ground’

By Aynslee Dellacca and Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Haleigh Ehmsen and Jennifer Vosters, 2016 graduates of Saint Mary's College and former Observer writers, discussed the reactions to The Hunting Ground within Saint Mary's College and responses afterwards.

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