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Arielle Brandy Presents History of Grandmother, Barbara V Brandy

SMC hosts lecture on historic and local Black women of the Civil Rights Movement

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025

The Saint Mary's Division for Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Gender and Women's Studies Department hosted the 'Hidden in Plain Sight' lecture to highlight historical Black women, including South Bend's own Barbara Vance Brandy.

Notre Dame fans recount watching College Football Playoff National Championship loss

By Annelise Demers , Isabel Torres and Sophie Hanawalt · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

Students, faculty and fans gathered at watch parties both on and off-campus to support the Fighting Irish during the national championship Monday night.

Notre Dame holds classes despite freezing temperatures and championship travel

By Brigid Iannelli · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

Notre Dame faced mixed reactions from students after deciding to proceed with Tuesday classes despite frigid temperatures and the national championship football game the previous night.

Faculty weigh in on H-1B visa program

By David Murphy · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

Notre Dame professors Luis Fraga and Eva Dziadula shed light on the function and increasing relevance of the H-1B visa program, highlighting its intended effects, current impact and political salience.

Returning students share their study abroad experiences

By Emily Barlett · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

Notre Dame students reflect on their study abroad experiences across Berlin, South Korea and Dublin, sharing personal insights, cultural highlights and the challenges they faced.

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Notre Dame forum course engages students in Middle East dialogue, emphasizes stories

By Maria Clara Lopes Corona · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

Co-professors Mahan Mirza and Tzvi Novick and past students reflect on the one-credit Israel-Palestine course.

Freeman, Leonard reflect on season and eye national championship

By Liam Kelly · Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

Marcus Freeman and Riley Leonard discussed their team’s success during media day and press conferences ahead of the national championship game Monday.

Saint Mary’s band members reminisce on 2024-25 season

By Madyson Casiano · Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

Saint Mary’s students in the Notre Dame Marching Band reflect on their experiences from the season and the band community.

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Student ticket lottery exceeds Ohio State’s, falls short of demand

By Gray Nocjar · Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

Notre Dame students struggle to find the means to attend the College Football National Championship game using a student ticket lottery that surpasses Ohio State's but falls far short of demand.

Campus-to-downtown trail unites University, South Bend and tourism group

By Henry Jagodzinski · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

The University of Notre Dame, Visit South Bend Mishawaka and the City of South Bend recently opened the Link Trail, a bike trail which connects the University to downtown South Bend.

Fr. Dowd announces annual Notre Dame Forum theme

By Observer News Staff · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

University President Fr. Robert Dowd released the theme for the 2025-26 Notre Dame Forum, titled “Cultivating Hope.”

McWell Center “Home Under the Dome” event encourages comfort and wellness on campus

By Arezo Karimi · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Notre Dame’s McDonald Center for Student Well-Being invited students to pick out plants, decorate vases and drink hot chocolate at their Wednesday event. The center hoped to support student’s mental health by helping them to feel more at home in their dorm.

SMC hosts lecture on historic and local Black women of the Civil Rights Movement

Notre Dame fans recount watching College Football Playoff National Championship loss

Notre Dame holds classes despite freezing temperatures and championship travel

Faculty weigh in on H-1B visa program

Returning students share their study abroad experiences

Notre Dame forum course engages students in Middle East dialogue, emphasizes stories

Freeman, Leonard reflect on season and eye national championship

Saint Mary’s band members reminisce on 2024-25 season

Student ticket lottery exceeds Ohio State’s, falls short of demand

Campus-to-downtown trail unites University, South Bend and tourism group

Fr. Dowd announces annual Notre Dame Forum theme

McWell Center “Home Under the Dome” event encourages comfort and wellness on campus

Author Danjuma Gibson speaks at Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross co-sponsored lecture

Student senate elects new judicial council president, shares aspirations for future

Students recount experiences in New Orleans following terror attack

ND Law Religious Liberty Clinic continues legal aid to Catholic charter school

Sugar Bowl postponed following New Orleans attack

Wrapping up first semester as president, Dowd discusses affordability and opportunies for Notre Dame

Notre Dame releases restrictive early action decisions

Author Jill Christman visits Saint Mary’s for visiting writers series

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