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Prayer service held in memory of Lizzy Seeberg and survivors of sexual assault

By Aynslee Dellacca · Tuesday, April 15, 2025

In honor of Lizzy Seeberg and sexual assault survivors, the Center for Faith, Action and Ministry and the Title IX Office held a prayer service on Monday morning prior to the start of the 2025 Raise Your Voice Symposium.

Students audition to be the next leprechaun

By Megan Cornell · Monday, April 14, 2025

The tryout, which was open to the public, tested potential leprechauns’ energy, crowd engagement and school spirit.

Four Notre Dame students named Goldwater Scholars for excellence in science

By Isabel Torres · Monday, April 14, 2025

Recipients of the national award speak on their successes and the motivations behind their research.

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Notre Dame to sell alcoholic beverages at football, hockey and basketball games

By Observer News Staff · Monday, April 14, 2025

The University announced that fans with general admissions tickets will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages in Notre Dame Stadium, Purcell Pavilion and Compton Family Ice Arena beginning with the fall 2025 football season.

Senate approves new departments, extends Constitutional Committee

By David Murphy · Sunday, April 13, 2025

During their Wednesday meeting, student senate established two new departments: the Department of Student-Athlete Relations and the Department of Nutrition.

The Shirt committee reveals 36th edition of The Shirt at annual unveiling

By Avabella Mitrano · Sunday, April 13, 2025

The 2025 edition features the phrase “Sing Her Glory” in gold lettering on a dark green background.

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Holy Half Marathon attracts record number of runners

By Sophia Tran · Sunday, April 13, 2025

Students and non-students alike participate in the annual half marathon and 10K run, drawing on support from family, dorm and community members.

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Tri-campus hosts annual Take Back the Night event

By Jessica Mayor and Berhan Hagezom · Friday, April 11, 2025

On Wednesday at Saint Mary's and Notre Dame, Take Back the Night was held with a series of events to advocate for survivors of sexual violence.

Notre Dame launches new ‘Why Political Science?’ course to aid student discernment

By Isabel Torres · Friday, April 11, 2025

Notre Dame’s political science department launched a new required course, “Why Political Science?”, aimed at helping students explore the major’s academic foundations and real-world applications.

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Notre Dame, Visa to renew Fintech Foundations Program in fall after spring launch

By Emily Barlett · Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Meruelo Family Center for Career Development will maintain its partnership with Visa for the Fintech Foundations Program in the fall.

New Saint Mary’s organizations recognize students with disabilities

By Isabella Gonzales and Sophia Waddell · Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Disabled Student Alliance (DSA) and the Saint Mary’s chapter of Delta Alpha Pi (DAPi) were established on campus to provide support for students with disabilities.

Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good replaces ISLA

By Avabella Mitrano · Thursday, April 10, 2025

Thanks to a donation from Allison and Thomas Franco, the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts has been renamed. Beyond the name change, the Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good aims to expand its initiatives and public engagement.