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Jenkins addresses faculty, outlines goals for University

By Liam Kelly · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022

Notre Dame will launch efforts to more effectively communicate its achievements in research, global engagement and diversity and inclusion, University President Fr. John Jenkins said in his annual address to the faculty Tuesday evening.

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Activist discusses danger of stalking

By Krystyna Sowa · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022

Debbie Riddle, an educator on stalking, spoke at Saint Mary's Tuesday night to discuss the importance of speaking out regarding stalking. After Riddle's sister was killed by her stalker in 2003, she dedicated herself to sharing that story and serving as a catalyst for change.

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Holy Cross College celebrates Founder's Day

By Angela Mathew · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022

This Monday marked 56 years since Holy Cross College’s establishment. The College was founded on Sept. 19, 1966 by Holy Cross Brothers whose mission is to be “educators in the faith” to men and women everywhere — especially the poor, afflicted and oppressed.

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State Senator Monique Limón discusses elevating voices, women in politics

By Caroline Collins · Monday, Sept. 19, 2022

On Friday morning in the Hesburgh Center Auditorium, California State Senator Monique Limón spoke about the intersection between her experience working in public office and her Latina identity. The lecture is part of Hispanic Heritage Month and was hosted by the Hesburgh Program in Public Service and the Institute for Latino Studies. 

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2022-23 leprechauns talk journeys to leading Notre Dame fans

By Meghan Lange · Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

The Fighting Irish welcome four new leprechauns for the 2022-2023 year. Seniors Jake House and Jamison Cook, junior Ryan Coury and sophomore Colin Mahoney were selected. All four will be entering the role for the first time. The new Leprechauns reflected on their paths to the green suit and their hopes for the year.  

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University receives grant for quantum sciences

By Redmond Bernhold · Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

The University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, Purdue University and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) received a repeatable five-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further research the applications of quantum technologies in private industries.

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Staff, law student comment on law school admissions change

By Emma Duffy · Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

On Aug. 31, Notre Dame Law School announced that they will be terminating their early decision program. This means that all prospective students will now have the ability to apply to the non-binding regular decision application. One’s interest in attending the law school will now no longer be shown through the time they apply, but interest demonstrated in “Why Notre Dame Law School?” statement. 

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Senate discusses 'Lake Dillon,' class council elections

By Kendelle Hung-Ino · Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022

The Notre Dame student senate met Wednesday evening and approved orders regarding the suspension of first-year class council elections and the future renovations between South Dining Hall and Dillon Hall. The senators also discussed proposals on the addition of sustainability points toward the Hall of the Year competition and subsidizing student RecSports passes. 

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Tri-campus Thursday: South Asia Group brings interdisciplinary scholars together

By Angela Mathew · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

Students and faculty members gathered over samosas and steaming cups of chai in 2148 Jenkins and Nanovic Halls on Wednesday for the South Asia Group’s first event this semester. The South Asia Group is an interdisciplinary group of faculty, scholars and students at Notre Dame whose work relates to the region that includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 

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