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Howard residents prepare for size of community to double in Grojean

By Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Student leaders in Howard Hall and the dorm’s rector reflect on the dorm’s impending move across South Quad to Grojean Hall, where their community will nearly double in size from 148 to 275 students.

Notre Dame launches partnership with leading universities on civics research

By David Murphy · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Notre Dame has launched a $600,000 research collaboration with UC Riverside and Harvard to develop more effective ways of measuring what students learn from civic education in the United States.

New entrance of Le Mans Hall following completion

Saint Mary’s introduces new center for academic advising and career development

By Berhan Hagezom · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Provost and vice president of academic affairs Megan Zwart sent an email to students on Friday afternoon detailing the near completion of the Prikkel Advising, Career, and Experience (PACE) Center, where students will be able to access both the advising office and Career Crossings office in a centralized space.

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Hall presidents detail plans to give back to community during holiday season

By Emily Barlett · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Howard, Duncan and Welsh Family Halls organized various fundraising and service events.

Notre Dame community reflects on Pope Leo’s visit to Lebanon

By Mara Hall · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Amid political, economic, and religious uncertainty, Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon brought a message of peace after celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in Turkey.

Chemical leak in Stepan Chemistry Hall elicits hazmat response

By Observer News Staff · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

A hazardous materials emergency was reported in Stepan Chemistry Hall, with four individuals brought to the Notre Dame Wellness Center for evaluations.

ND holds Mass in response to USCCB call for humane treatment of immigrants

By Lucy Loes · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

The Mass for immigrants and immigration advocacy at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart was one of the ways the University has responded to the USCCB’s condemnation of the Trump administration’s immigration tactics.

South Dining Hall sees ‘unbearable’ temperatures amid renovations

By Mara Hall · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

In the open but under-construction South Dining Hall, sections of the dining room have reached temperatures over 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Korean language students use virtual reality to explore traditions

By Claire Lee · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Immersive technology and hands-on cultural projects are reshaping how the Korean language is taught at Notre Dame.

Author touches upon new book exploring intersectionality

Theologian explores coexistence of Catholicism and feminism

By Leylany Rivera · Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

The Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary's College hosted theologian and author Julie Rubio on Tuesday evening for a virtual conversation on her recent book, ”Can You Be a Catholic and a Feminist?” a work that probes longstanding tensions between two ideas often viewed as incompatible.

Students scramble to use meal swipes before the semester ends

By Jane Miller · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Without the option to reduce their dining plan, students often waste hundreds of dollars on unused meal swipes.

Thanksgiving storm creates travel odysseys for returning students

By Gray Nocjar · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Midwest weather created long travel days for students returning from Thanksgiving break.

Mother Pauline Food Pantry stores toiletries and food items

Saint Mary's food pantry combats food insecurity for upcoming holiday season

By Sophie Lewandowski · Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Saint Mary's Mother Pauline Food Pantry expands necessities for students and families for the upcoming Thanksgiving break, when students can grab food and other pantry items through food baskets.

Dowd backtracks, adds explicit ‘Catholic mission’ staff value to new list

By Observer News Staff · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

The change comes after the new values led to national media attention.

Turning Point USA members and board with speaker

Fox News host, veteran speaks at first official TPUSA event at Saint Mary’s

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

TPUSA invited retired staff sergeant Joey Jones, a Fox News contributor and Fox Nation host to speak Thursday.

Professor teaches physics to students, community in College of Science Christmas Lecture

By Matthew Morin · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Physics professor at Texas A&M and social media Influencer Tatiana Erukhimova spoke at the Century Center in South Bend.

ND community divided on redistricting efforts in Texas, California and Indiana

By Mara Hall · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Professors and club leaders reflect on the mid-decade redistricting.

ND ROTC largely unaffected by government shutdown

By Mara Hall · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

ROTC students’ stipends and training were largely unaffected by the lapse in appropriations, but several ROTC staff were furloughed and ROTC tuition payments to the University have been delayed.

Air travel industry recovers after record government shutdown ends

By Mayte D. Mendez · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

The recent shutdown caused widespread disruptions to air travel, affecting students returning to campus during fall break.

Senate fast-tracks impeachment process

By David Murphy · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Senate Order 2526-13 eliminated the ethics council from the removal process for senate-confirmed positions and allows student union organizations to define their own removal procedures.