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Notre Dame professor boosts St. John Henry Newman's case for Doctor of the Church

By Zack Pohlman · Monday, Sept. 8, 2025

St. John Henry Newman was named a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV on July 31. A Notre Dame professor was crucial to this process.

Zach Bryan holds concert at Notre Dame Stadium

Zach Bryan packs Notre Dame Stadium

By Megan Cornell and Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, Sept. 8, 2025

Over 80,000 people packed Notre Dame stadium on Saturday night for a highly anticipated Zach Bryan concert.

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Six Holy Cross students injured in crash near campus

By Berhan Hagezom · Monday, Sept. 8, 2025

Three students were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries on Sept. 1.

Notre Dame community readies for highly-anticipated Zach Bryan concert

By Zack Pohlman , Megan Cornell and Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

The University, its students and local businesses prepare for the first concert at Notre Dame Stadium in three years.

New washing machines installed in all residence halls

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

Students said they are happy about the installation of new laundry machines from Gregory & Caldwell, citing mechanical issues with the previous facilities.

Notre Dame Student Government hosts Red Zone Awareness Week

Notre Dame offices and organizations host Red Zone Awareness Week

By Jessica Mayor · Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

The annual Red Zone Awareness Week is hosted by offices and organizations throughout the University of Notre Dame to prevent and spread awareness on sexual assault.

Belles Love Through Loss offers support to grieving students at Saint Mary’s

By Samantha Gebert · Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

Belles Love Though Loss, a grief support group at Saint Mary's, offers a space for students to support each other through their grief. Students have taken a large leadership role in the group.

Senate discusses schedule of fall activities at second meeting

By David Murphy · Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

Student senate discusses upcoming events, including Thursday’s “Wellness Expo,” and recaps older ones, like Friday’s “Flick on the Field.

"Hidden Syllabus" developed by summer student intern at Saint Mary's

Saint Mary’s Division of Belonging provides, extends resources to students

By Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

A summer intern discusses the development of the “Hidden Syllabus,” along with the director of the Office for Student Empowerment regarding the Student Emergency Fund.

Student campaigns for global hunger awareness on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

By Isabella Ponciroli · Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

Austin Baron uses his skills on American Ninja Warrior to promote his nonprofit, Knot Perfect, which raises money and awareness for those around the globe suffering from hunger.

Notre Dame continues with major construction projects across campus

By Megan Cornell · Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

Construction efforts continue on the Main Circle, Mendoza College of Business and two new residence halls on South Quad.

Vielhauer administration prepares for the future

By David Murphy · Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

Going into the 2025-2026 academic calendar, members of student government’s executive leadership reflect on their priorities and accomplishments and look ahead to the new semester.

Saint Mary's hosts annual Involvement Fair on Thursday evening

Saint Mary's hosts annual Student Involvement and Resource Fair

By Samantha Gebert · Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

On Thursday evening, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Angela Athletic and Wellness Complex, Saint Mary's hosted their annual Student Involvement and Resource Fair for students to attend.

Saint Mary’s renames inclusion and equity offices

By Observer News Staff · Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

Saint Mary's retitled their Division for Equity and Inclusion to the Division for Belonging, and the Office for Student Equity to the Office for Student Engagement.

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Notre Dame students gather to honor victims of the Annunciation shooting

By Megan Cornell · Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

Notre Dame Club of Minnesota hosts prayer service in light of recent school shooting in Minneapolis.

Chemistry and biochemistry chair assumes role of interim dean of College of Science

By Observer News Staff · Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

Steve Corcelli, the former chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Notre Dame, will serve as interim dean of the College of Science while the University conducts an internal search for a new dean.

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LinkedIn names Notre Dame a top five school for employment opportunities

By Emily Barlett · Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

The University’s top ranking is based on exclusive LinkedIn data about alumni’s long term career success, job placement rates and entrepreneurship.

Student senate convenes with start of fall semester

By David Murphy · Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

Notre Dame’s student senate convened for its opening meeting, passing a resolution on fiscal transparency and confirming its newest member of the executive cabinet. The body also made several announcements regarding upcoming events, both on and off campus.

Blackout strikes Notre Dame campus, interrupts freshman activities

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

Notre Dame’s campus experienced widespread power outages in the midst of freshmen move-in.

Students react to South Dining Hall changes

By Sophia Tran , Henry Jagodzinski and Grace Tadajweski · Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025

Some students expressed frustration with the lack of food options and new layout of South Dining Hall while others expressed neutrality.

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