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Trump signs law raising endowment tax on Notre Dame

By Henry Jagodzinski · Saturday, July 5, 2025

The endowment tax on the University has been more than doubled.

Dean of College of Science leaves to become Dartmouth provost

By Observer Staff Report · Thursday, May 22, 2025

Dean Santiago Schnell will conclude his term at the end of June.

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Saint Mary's College announces new provost and vice president for academic affairs

By Observer Staff Report · Monday, May 19, 2025

Megan Zwart, the previous interim provost of Saint Mary’s College will transition to her new role as provost permanently and vice president for academic affairs beginning on June 1.

President Conboy discusses strategic plan in interview

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

Saint Mary’s College President Katie Conboy looks back on the first five years of her administration, including the progress and development of the “Revere and Revise: Saint Mary's College 2030” strategic plan.

First Gen Family hosts first-ever pinning ceremony

By Aynslee Dellacca · Friday, May 16, 2025

The April 17 event was hosted in Stapleton Lounge and was followed by a cookout.

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Saint Mary’s announces new vice president for mission

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

On May 5, Margaret Gower was announced as the new vice president for mission at Saint Mary’s College.

Seniors report first destinations after Notre Dame

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, May 16, 2025

The Meruelo Center for Career Development offered insights into the data collected and trends they’ve observed on what seniors pursue following commencement.

Saint Mary’s LGBTQ+ Center holds first annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

The LGBTQ+ Center at Saint Mary’s College will celebrate LGBTQ+ seniors and their accomplishments at the College’s first annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony.

Four valedictorians named for Saint Mary's commencement

Saint Mary’s names four valedictorians for 178th commencement

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

Katie Clem, Piper Ogden, Bridget Walicki and Molly Minick will all be speaking at the College's commencement ceremony.

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Saint Mary’s holds its first Student Leadership Awards Ceremony

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

Six awards were presented at the event on May 2 at the Gillespie Conference Center.

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Graduating ROTC cadets, officers reflect on the past four years

By Sophia Tran · Friday, May 16, 2025

59 seniors will graduate from Notre Dame’s ROTC program, which recently received recognition from the Department of Defense as the country’s top Army ROTC institution. ROTC officers and members of the graduating class shared their memories from their time in the program.

Graduating seniors commit to giving back after Notre Dame

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 16, 2025

From classrooms in Chicago and California to service in Atlanta and Florida, four Notre Dame seniors are choosing faith, formation and impact through post-graduate service.

Dawson Kiser looks back on student body presidency

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 16, 2025

In his final days as a student at Notre Dame, former student body president Dawson Kiser shared reflections on a year of policy wins, personal growth and a love for the Notre Dame community.

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Notre Dame seniors receive prestigious fellowships and scholarships

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, May 16, 2025

49 graduating seniors have won scholarships and fellowships during their time at Notre Dame. Emma Powers, Kayle Lauck and Raleigh Kuipers highlighted how they have utilized these scholarships.

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Saint Mary’s hosts annual research symposium

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

At the annual research symposium, students presented thier research and senior comprehensive projects.

SMC Alumnae Association awards Sincere Cannon with 2025 Outstanding Senior Award

By Aynslee Dellacca · Friday, May 16, 2025

Sincere Cannon, a nursing major, was awarded the 2025 Outstanding Senior Award at the Alumnae Association Champagne Brunch on Wednesday.

Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., to deliver commencement address at Holy Cross

By Observer Staff Report · Friday, May 16, 2025

Brother Bednarczyk, the superior general of the congregation of Holy Cross and the first brother to serve as the superior general of one of the Catholic Church’s clerical institutes, will deliver the commencement address at Holy Cross College’s 58th Commencement Ceremony for the graduating class of 2025.

Bennett Schmitt named salutatorian for Notre Dame’s class of 2025

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, May 16, 2025

Schmitt, an environmental sciences and applied and computational mathematics and statistics (ACMS) major, additionally earned a minor in energy studies while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. He will graduate summa cum laude from the College of Science and as a salutatorian of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame names Clare Cullinan valedictorian for the class of 2025

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, May 16, 2025

Cullinan is the first valedictorian from the Keough School and a member of the first class of undergraduate global affairs majors at Notre Dame. She will graduate summa cum laude with a 4.0 grade point average and has been on the dean’s list every semester.

Holy Cross College names Bradley Szotko valedictorian

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, May 16, 2025

Bradley Szotko, a business major originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, achieved a 3.99 grade point average in his time at Holy Cross to be valedictorian.

Trump signs law raising endowment tax on Notre Dame

Dean of College of Science leaves to become Dartmouth provost

Saint Mary's College announces new provost and vice president for academic affairs

President Conboy discusses strategic plan in interview

First Gen Family hosts first-ever pinning ceremony

Saint Mary’s announces new vice president for mission

Seniors report first destinations after Notre Dame

Saint Mary’s LGBTQ+ Center holds first annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony

Saint Mary’s names four valedictorians for 178th commencement

Saint Mary’s holds its first Student Leadership Awards Ceremony

Graduating ROTC cadets, officers reflect on the past four years

Graduating seniors commit to giving back after Notre Dame

Dawson Kiser looks back on student body presidency

Notre Dame seniors receive prestigious fellowships and scholarships

Saint Mary’s hosts annual research symposium

SMC Alumnae Association awards Sincere Cannon with 2025 Outstanding Senior Award

Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., to deliver commencement address at Holy Cross

Bennett Schmitt named salutatorian for Notre Dame’s class of 2025

Notre Dame names Clare Cullinan valedictorian for the class of 2025

Holy Cross College names Bradley Szotko valedictorian

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