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Title IX office releases sexual conduct and campus climate survey results

By Will Prisco · Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

The 2024-25 report revealed a boost in student confidence regarding the University’s handling of sexual misconduct cases. Self-reported incidents of assault and harassment remained steady compared to previous years.

Hall presidents detail difficulties with SAO event approval

By Mara Hall · Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Residence hall events must be approved through the Student Activities Office, a process multiple hall presidents noted is challenging at times.

Heffernan impeached in Senate hearing

By David Murphy · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

The Notre Dame Student Senate voted Sept. 17 to impeach St. Edward’s Hall senator Michael Heffernan after repeated absences, narrowly reaching the two-thirds threshold required for removal.

Supreme Court declines to allow religious charter school backed by ND Law School

By Megan Cornell · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

In a split decision, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling against St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.

‘Apex corruption undermines democratic values,’ Notre Dame economics professor warns

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Professor Enrique Seira Bejarano discusses corruption in Latin American countries.

2025 Carrier Medal Awarded to Oxford’s Professor James A. Maynard

ND awards 2025 Carrier Medal to Oxford professor James A. Maynard

By Mayte D. Mendez · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

Oxford University’s James A. Maynard was awarded the prestigious Carrier Medal for his groundbreaking work in number theory.

Students and staff attend 10th annual Mosaic Night

Saint Mary's hosts 10th annual Mosaic Night

By Berhan Hagezom · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

On Thursday afternoon, the Student Diversity Board hosted their annual event, Mosaic Night, for the 10th consecutive year.

Gunshots fired at Eddy Street Commons

By Observer Staff Report · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

The South Bend Police Department reported that five vehicles and two apartments were damaged during the incident.

Notre Dame hosts lecture with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Justice Barrett returns to Notre Dame, discusses originalism, new book

By Liam Kelly · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Barrett discussed her new book “Listening to the Law” in a discussion with professor Vincent Phillip Muñoz, director of the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government.

Students present research for annual STEM Fall Poster Day

Saint Mary's holds annual STEM Fall Poster Day

By Berhan Hagezom · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Students present and reflect on their summer research and experiences during the annual STEM Fall Poster Day on Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Science Hall.

Protestors seen at Notre Dame Avenue in opposition of Amy Coney Barrett's lecture

Local community protests Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on campus

By Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Members of the local community gathered at the entrance to Notre Dame Avenue on Friday afternoon to protest Amy Coney Barrett’s invitation to give a lecture to Notre Dame students and community members.

Flags lowered across universities in remembrance of Charlie Kirk

University students and faculty remember Charlie Kirk

By Matthew Morin · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Students and faculty reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and political tensions within the United States.

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Keough School of Global Affairs hires AI specialist Mohammad Rifat

By Emma Betz · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

The new professor looks into the ethics of AI accessibility and representation.

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New equipment boosts Rockne Memorial, Smith Center

By David Murphy · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Students and administrators provide their perspectives on this year’s equipment additions to the Rockne Memorial and Smith Center for Recreational Sports.

Former congressman and senator Phil Gramm discusses new book

By Jessica Mayor · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Former congressman and senator Phil Gramm discussed his new book Thursday evening in the Mendoza College of Business.

New KinderCare facility opens to support Notre Dame families

By Isabella Ponciroli · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Since its opening in August, Notre Dame’s new KinderCare facility has filled gaps in childcare coverage for Notre Dame faculty, staff and students.

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Notre Dame cuts ties with China-backed scholarship program

By Jessica Mayor · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

The House of Representatives urged Notre Dame and other institutions to cut ties with China-backed scholarships which have been alleged to serve the interests of the Chinese government. The University shared that they’d already began to sever ties with the program when the request came in.

Attendees visited Lizzy Seeberg memorial site in rememberance

Title IX office releases sexual conduct and campus climate survey results

Hall presidents detail difficulties with SAO event approval

Heffernan impeached in Senate hearing

Supreme Court declines to allow religious charter school backed by ND Law School

‘Apex corruption undermines democratic values,’ Notre Dame economics professor warns

ND awards 2025 Carrier Medal to Oxford professor James A. Maynard

Saint Mary's hosts 10th annual Mosaic Night

Gunshots fired at Eddy Street Commons

Justice Barrett returns to Notre Dame, discusses originalism, new book

Saint Mary's holds annual STEM Fall Poster Day

Local community protests Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on campus

University students and faculty remember Charlie Kirk

Keough School of Global Affairs hires AI specialist Mohammad Rifat

New equipment boosts Rockne Memorial, Smith Center

Former congressman and senator Phil Gramm discusses new book

New KinderCare facility opens to support Notre Dame families

Notre Dame cuts ties with China-backed scholarship program

Saint Mary’s holds annual memorial service for Lizzy Seeberg

Students honor 9/11 first responders at Duncan’s annual ND110 stair climb

Senate moves forward with impeachment proceedings

Shooting leaves one dead near Notre Dame campus

Legendary football coach Lou Holtz reportedly in hospice care

‘People We Meet on Vacation’ restores nostalgia to rom-coms

Dumb phones and spirituality

University announces passing of graduate student over break