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Educational spring break programs offer students immersive learning experiences

By Jessica Mayor · Monday, March 23, 2026

Spring break programs at the University of Notre Dame, including Proximities, ONDISC and On Purpose, offer students immersive, experiential learning opportunities that connect academic study with real-world issues of justice, security and community engagement.

Women Inspired to Serve Conference discusses women’s leadership in international security

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Monday, March 23, 2026

The conference happened on March 20, 2026, from 8 a.m to 4 p.m in McKenna Hall, and it was organized by Women In International Security (WIIS-ND).

Saint Mary’s College hosts annual St. Thomas Aquinas lecture

By Sofia Flores · Monday, March 23, 2026

Dr. Warren Kinghorn delivered the keynote lecture at the 2026 Symposium of St. Thomas Aquinas, examining how Aquinas’ understanding of fear and courage can shape approaches to trauma recovery.

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Saint Mary’s renames science building to Mathile Science Hall

By Observer News Staff · Friday, March 20, 2026

Saint Mary’s held a renaming ceremony for the College’s Science Hall, which will now be known as Mathile Science Hall.

ND acceptance rate remains at record low 9% for class of 2030

By Observer News Staff · Friday, March 20, 2026

The acceptance rate for the class of 2030 was 9%, the same as last year.

Unopposed Rivera-Curtis ticket secures SGA presidency and vice presidency

By Observer News Staff · Friday, March 20, 2026

Juniors Daniela Rivera and Mila Curtis ran unopposed to be Saint Mary’s student body president and vice president.

‘What Would You Fight For?’ marks 20 years of storytelling, research impact

By Annelise Demers · Friday, March 20, 2026

University leaders and panelists reflected on the impact of Notre Dame’s “What Would You Fight For?” campaign, highlighting its national recognition, selective storytelling process and role in connecting research to a global audience.

University leaders address staff at spring town hall

By David Murphy · Friday, March 20, 2026

University leaders highlighted undergraduate affordability, campus construction, staff recognition and expanded mental health resources, including the upcoming Veldman Family Psychology Clinic, during the Spring 2026 Staff Town Hall.

Sr. Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E. named Notre Dame’s 2026 commencement speaker

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, March 19, 2026

Sr. Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E serves the Vatican as President of the Pontifical Commission and Governorate of the Vatican.

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Rivera-Curtis campaign strives to provide better student representation

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, March 19, 2026

Juniors Daniela Rivera and Mila Curtis share their own leadership experiences in student government and the initiatives they are planning within their campaign for student body president and vice president.

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ND professors’ research highlights man-made carcinogens hiding in plain sight

By Mara Hall · Thursday, March 19, 2026

Despite their known risks as endocrine disrupters, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are still in many products encountered today from cosmetics to firefighting uniforms. “You can think about PFAS as being the DDT of the 21st century,” Lamberti said.

Chairman of Special Olympics to receive 2026 Laetare Medal

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, March 19, 2026

The University announced Timothy Shriver will receive the 2026 Laetare Medal at Commencement, citing his leadership of Special Olympics and commitment to human dignity.

Longtime Mendoza advisor Gina Shropshire to retire after 27 years of service

By Matthew Morin · Thursday, March 19, 2026

After 27 years of service to the academic advising department of Mendoza College of Business, Gina Shropshire will officially retire on June 30.

ND increases income-based financial aid program for family incomes below $150,000

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Hours ahead of regular decision announcements for the class of 2030, Notre Dame shares expanded income-based financial aid commitment.

Rivera-Curtis runs as the sole ticket for Saint Mary’s presidential ballot

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Rivera-Curtis ticket is the sole ticket to run for student government association president and vice president for the 2026-27 academic year. Voting will take place Thursday and election results will be released Friday.

Bishop Barron returns to Notre Dame to discuss Old Testament theology

By Mara Hall · Wednesday, March 18, 2026

At a lecture sponsored by the Jacques Maritain Center, Bishop Barron reflected on what we can learn about the character God through Scripture.

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Holy Cross appoints new executive vice president and chief operating officer

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, March 18, 2026

John McKiernan has been selected as the new executive vice president and chief operating officer of Holy Cross College.

Lou Holtz’s visitation and funeral commemorates a life of ‘tough love’

By Mara Hall and Matthew Morin · Monday, March 16, 2026

Bringing over a thousand people through the Basilica, family, former players, students and well-wishers came to pay their respects to the former Notre Dame Football head coach Lou Holtz.

Saint Mary's commencement speakers and honorary recipients have been announced

Saint Mary's announces commencement speaker, honorary recipients

By Observer News Staff · Monday, March 16, 2026

Saint Mary's College President Katie Conboy recently announced Anne Thompson ’79 as the 179th commencement speaker. Jennifer Holmgren will be awarded a doctorate of science for her leadership work in sustainable companies, with Carmi and Chris Murphy ’68 being honored with the President's Medal.

Incoming student body president and vice president discuss new term

Vera, Fouts wins Holy Cross student government election

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, March 5, 2026

Following the conclusion of Holy Cross’ Student Government Association election, with the results announced on Wednesday, juniors Carlos Vera and Abigail Fouts discuss their objectives and goals for the upcoming term.

Educational spring break programs offer students immersive learning experiences

Women Inspired to Serve Conference discusses women’s leadership in international security

Saint Mary’s College hosts annual St. Thomas Aquinas lecture

Saint Mary’s renames science building to Mathile Science Hall

ND acceptance rate remains at record low 9% for class of 2030

Unopposed Rivera-Curtis ticket secures SGA presidency and vice presidency

‘What Would You Fight For?’ marks 20 years of storytelling, research impact

University leaders address staff at spring town hall

Sr. Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E. named Notre Dame’s 2026 commencement speaker

Rivera-Curtis campaign strives to provide better student representation

ND professors’ research highlights man-made carcinogens hiding in plain sight

Chairman of Special Olympics to receive 2026 Laetare Medal

Longtime Mendoza advisor Gina Shropshire to retire after 27 years of service

ND increases income-based financial aid program for family incomes below $150,000

Rivera-Curtis runs as the sole ticket for Saint Mary’s presidential ballot

Bishop Barron returns to Notre Dame to discuss Old Testament theology

Holy Cross appoints new executive vice president and chief operating officer

Lou Holtz’s visitation and funeral commemorates a life of ‘tough love’

Saint Mary's announces commencement speaker, honorary recipients

Vera, Fouts wins Holy Cross student government election

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