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Lilly Endowment aids College's summer youth programs

College President Katie Conboy announced in an August press release that Saint Mary’s received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The grant will be integral in providing scholarships for Saint Mary’s pre-college programs and summer camps, senior vice president for strategy and finance Dana Strait said.

ND club aims to build Mars rover

A newly formed Notre Dame student group is dedicated to building a fully functioning Mars rover from scratch. The Domer Rover club hopes to compete in the University Rover Challenge. The competition, held annually at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) near Hanksville, Utah, focuses on each step of the learning process along the way.

ND campus dining opens for a new semester, improves student experience

Luigi Alberganti, senior director of campus dining, said he was excited for the school year to start back up again.

'Mickey was our leader': Notre Dame journalism program benefactor dies after battle with cancer

“There isn't a single story. I can't give you a single instance that I would say sums him up for me,” Notre Dame graduate Anne Thompson said. “When I think of Mickey Gallivan, that’s what I think – commitment.”

Students, faculty discuss debt forgiveness

On August 24, the White House announced a student loan forgiveness plan via executive order that hopes to “provide breathing room to America’s working families as they continue to recover from the strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.” This plan will be implemented in three distinct phases.

ND Evans scholars teach golf to underprivileged kids

Sophomore engineering majors, Luke Christy and Kyle Connors, partnered with John Young Middle School in Mishawaka and the Kids Golf Foundation at Harvest Farms Country Club in Sugar Grove, Illinois in order to teach underprivileged kids how to play golf and expose them to the different opportunities that golf has to offer.

College Career Crossings Office provides students networking, career opportunities

The Saint Mary's Career Crossings Office (CCO) will be holding a variety of events for all students to attend throughout the year. In addition, Career Crossings will also be holding events specifically designed for sophomores, juniors and seniors, respectively.

'War and Peace' announced as 2022-23 Notre Dame Forum theme

University President Fr. John Jenkins announced “War and Peace” as the theme of the 2022-23 Notre Dame Forum in an email Tuesday.

Rising federal interest rates pinch student lenders

Your student loans just got more expensive. 

ND AAHD majors display "Ongoing Matter" exhibit on the Mueller Report

"Ongoing Matter: Democracy, Design and the Mueller Report" is a project created to educate and help people interact with the information presented in the "Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election", also known as the Mueller Report.

Observer names new Manager of Talent & Inclusion

Junior Angela Mathew will serve as The Observer’s Manager of Talent & Inclusion for the 2022-2023 term. She will sit on the Editorial Board and ensure accurate, inclusive coverage across the paper. 

Notre Dame partnership aims to address chip shortage

As the global semiconductor shortage continues to plague key industries, companies, governments and other organizations are searching for ways to alleviate it. 

Students, faculty react to updated ‘Victory March’ lyrics

As the football team gears up for their season opener against Ohio State on Saturday, fans will sing the “Notre Dame Victory March” as they root for the Irish. This year, however, the last two lines of the 114-year-old fight song will sound different.

University wage increase takes effect

Notre Dame implemented a new wage structure beginning Aug. 1. 

University Peace Plaza construction to be completed this fall

The Our Lady of the Lake World Peace Plaza is in its final stages of construction and will be finished this fall according to university architect Doug Marsh. 

Rising federal interest rates pinch student borrowers

Lake plaza near completion on campus

University rolls out new tech ethics minor

Professor wins grant for research on red hair

College begins new convocation tradition

Editor's note: A version of this story appeared in print on Aug. 19.