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Entire SMC campus loses power due to emergency repair

By Observer Staff Report · Monday, April 7, 2025

"The entire Saint Mary’s College campus lost power at approximately 2:40 p.m. Monday."

Center provides childcare at Notre Dame and Saint Mary's

By Sophia Tran · Monday, April 7, 2025

The Early Childhood Development Center provides full-time and part-time care for members of the Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and South Bend community.

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'Hands Off!' nationwide protest comes to South Bend

By Berhan Hagezom · Monday, April 7, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, one of many nationwide “Hands Off” protests occurred in South Bend, with thousands of protestors gathering in opposition to the Trump administration.

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Admitted students, volunteers reflect on The Rally

By Megan Cornell and Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, April 7, 2025

The weekend event offered admitted students a glimpse into campus life.

College Democrats travel to DC for career trek

By Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, April 7, 2025

The College Democrats spent their time in D.C. networking with Notre Dame alumni who work on Capitol Hill and in the nonprofit sector.

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Professors discuss new, unique fall courses

By Maria Clara Lopes Corona · Friday, April 4, 2025

For the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year, professors discuss a variety of courses offered including historical literature, film culture, community education, cause-effect relationships in economics and social research.

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Class of 2025-26 senate holds inaugural meeting

By Megan Cornell · Friday, April 4, 2025

On Wednesday evening, the 2025-26 student senate term began with the swearing in of the president and vice president, approving new representatives and departments and recognizing former leadership.

Atlantic journalist leaks War Plans, NDISC professors weigh in

By David Murphy · Friday, April 4, 2025

Notre Dame professors within the NDSIC program help explain the context, importance and impact of the recent Signal group chat links. They focus on national security implications and how the chat's contents shed light on Trump's foreign policy.

Robinson to receive 2025 Laetare Medal at Notre Dame commencement

By Observer Staff Report · Friday, April 4, 2025

Kerry Alys Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, will receive the 2025 Laetare Medal at Notre Dame’s commencement in recognition of her leadership and commitment to faith-driven service.

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Notre Dame emphasizes green commitments

By Emily Barlett · Thursday, April 3, 2025

Notre Dame creates projects with both faculty and community partnerships, including ND Hydro, Just Transformations to Sustainability Initiative, and a one-megawatt solar plant.

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1,450 newly admitted students to attend The Rally this weekend

By Megan Cornell · Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Admitted students will be on campus April 3-5 for The Rally admitted student days, attending programming that will range from trips to South Bend restaurants to an all-class welcome at Purcell Pavilion.

Notre Dame to replace ‘Newman Hymnal’ with new edition of ‘Gather’

By Zack Pohlman · Wednesday, April 2, 2025

The “The Newman Hymnal” will be replaced by the “Gather IV” hymnal in all chapels on campus in May. In conjunction with the change, Campus Ministry is making efforts to make planning liturgical music easier for students.

Law School invites speakers for Death Penalty Abolition Week

By Jessica Mayor · Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Notre Dame hosted several events for Death Penalty Abolition Week, inviting speakers from a variety of backgrounds.

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Student Union Board brings artist Del Water Gap to Stepan Center

By Ashleigh Lobo · Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Student Union Board hosted its spring concert Friday, bringing artist Del Water Gap to campus alongside student openers Libby Garnett, Ben Warren Flynn and Maura McMahon.

Professor suggests using markets as a means for social change

By Anja Schafer · Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Joshua Ammons delivered a lecture at Saint Mary's College that examined how economic markets facilitate nonviolent action by enabling peaceful resistance, social change and global coordination.

Student government hosts third annual Taste of South Bend

By Isabel Torres · Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The Notre Dame student government organizes the Taste of South Bend to connect students with the South Bend community.

Saint Mary's College holds 2025 symposium on St. Thomas Aquinas

By Madyson Casiano · Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The annual 2025 symposium was hosted Professor Edward P. Hahnenberg, who discussed St. Thomas Aquinas and his relation to everyday life.

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Interfaith Dinner highlights religious links between Notre Dame and South Bend community

By Isabel Torres · Tuesday, April 1, 2025

"The goal of Notre Dame Law School, through its programming, is to establish and uphold an inviting religious community. Ibrahim indicated that selecting speakers that positively and academically represent religious orders is a top priority for interfaith dialogue."

Notre Dame professor leads largest ever research on prosecutorial misconduct

By Maria Clara Lopes Corona · Monday, March 31, 2025

Notre Dame Law professor Jennifer Mason McAward conducted the largest-ever study on Brady violations, revealing a systemic pattern of prosecutorial misconduct and institutional failures that compromise due process and accountability in the U.S. justice system.

Catholic Relief Services hit by USAID budget cuts

By Rose Androwich · Monday, March 31, 2025

Catholic Relief Services, a longtime partner of the Pulte Institute for Global Development, has lost 62% of their funding with the recent federal budget cuts.