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Allison Elshoff named salutatorian of Notre Dame’s Class of 2026

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 15, 2026

Allison Elshoff, a business analytics major from Valencia, California, has been named salutatorian of the University of Notre Dame’s Class of 2026 after earning a 3.950 grade point average.

Notre Dame seniors receive awards, fellowships for future endeavors

By Matthew Morin · Friday, May 15, 2026

The Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement reports 79 awards and fellowships were received by the class of 2026.

Graduates pursue postgrad service through ACE and Jesuit Volunteer Corps

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 15, 2026

Four graduating seniors reflected on how Notre Dame shaped their decisions to pursue postgrad service through the Alliance for Catholic Education and Jesuit Volunteer Corps.

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5 salutatorians named for Holy Cross' 59th commencement ceremony

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, May 14, 2026

For the 59th commencement, five salutatorians have been named from various departments across the institution.

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Saint Mary’s names 9 valedictorians for the class of 2026

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Valedictorians share their experiences at Saint Mary’s ahead of the College’s 179th commencement ceremony.

Saint Mary’s receives $7.5 million gift to establish Wilson Sheehan Scholarship Fund

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Saint Mary’s alumna Lorraine Sheehan Wilson and her husband Chris Wilson donated the largest cash scholarship gift in the College’s history.

Martin Soros named valedictorian of Notre Dame’s class of 2026

By Annelise Demers · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Martin Soros, a civil engineering major from Bethesda, Maryland, has been named valedictorian of the University of Notre Dame’s class of 2026 after four years marked by engineering leadership, faith and service-centered community engagement.

Abigail Newton selected for valedictory address

Abigail Newton chosen to give valedictory address for 179th commencement

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Senior Abigail Newton has been designated as one of the nine valedictorians to give a speech on Saturday at Le Mans Green for the 179th commencement.

Notre Dame considers grade inflation as other institutions come under fire

By Mara Hall and Henry Jagodzinski · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Available data indicates that GPAs have risen significantly at Notre Dame in recent decades. University administrators are considering a faculty working group to address grade inflation, but professors have sharply differing views on the issue.

ND students’ postgrad paths: What the data shows

By Mara Hall and Henry Jagodzinski · Thursday, May 14, 2026

Preliminary data analysis and projection from the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development anticipates comparable data to the previous year.

Notre Dame hires new band director

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Paul Popiel will take over the entirety of the Notre Dame band program beginning with the upcoming academic year after Kenneth Dye formally retires at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Saint Mary’s to hold multi-ethnic celebration during commencement week

By Soledad Castellanos · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Students celebrate their unique journeys' at Saint Mary's with Multi-Ethnic celebration.

Taco Bell, Modern Market and Street Fare to close

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Taco Bell and Modern Market will close. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Barberitos, and a new café will join the mix of on-campus restaurants in the fall.

Vielhauer reflects on year as student body president

By Annelise Demers · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Outgoing student body president Jerry Vielhauer reflected on his administration’s accomplishments, challenges and hopes for the future of student government.

McGreevy reappointed as provost for a second 5-year term

By Observer News Staff · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

John McGreevy received unanimous support from the provost’s review committee, the Board of Trustees and the Board of Fellows.

First Holy Cross College student earns Fulbright through relentless work ethic

By Annelise Demers · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Jelani Cotton, a senior at Holy Cross College, has become the first student in the college’s history to receive a Fulbright award, earning recognition for years of academic achievement, mentorship and service in South Bend and beyond.

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59 graduating students will commission through ROTC program

By Mara Hall · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

ROTC instructors share percentages of students entering into the military and pursuing postgraduate schools, with some of the first class of students comissioning into the Space Force fom th AFROTC program.

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Wm. David Solomon posthumously awarded the 2026 Evangelium Vitae Medal

By Matthew Morin · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Evangelium Vitae Medal, presented to W. David Solomon's widow, Mary Louise, honors the founder of the award and pays tribute to his work and impact at the University of Notre Dame.

Metal sculpture class displays three sculptures outside Riley Hall

By Mara Hall · Monday, May 11, 2026

Francis Akosah's metal sculpture class made three sculptures currently displayed outside of Riley Hall for a duration that has yet to be concretely established. Two of these sculptures were made my students while the third was created by Akosah as a demonstration of the techniques.

One senior to graduate from Old College

By Matthew Morin · Monday, May 11, 2026

Liam Schlosser is the only senior graduating out of Old College, Holy Cross' home of undergraduate collegians discerning vocation in the church. While open to any vocation, he aspires to become a priest with time spent in Santiago, Chile helping inform his discernment.

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Allison Elshoff named salutatorian of Notre Dame’s Class of 2026

Notre Dame seniors receive awards, fellowships for future endeavors

Graduates pursue postgrad service through ACE and Jesuit Volunteer Corps

5 salutatorians named for Holy Cross' 59th commencement ceremony

Saint Mary’s names 9 valedictorians for the class of 2026

Saint Mary’s receives $7.5 million gift to establish Wilson Sheehan Scholarship Fund

Martin Soros named valedictorian of Notre Dame’s class of 2026

Abigail Newton chosen to give valedictory address for 179th commencement

Notre Dame considers grade inflation as other institutions come under fire

ND students’ postgrad paths: What the data shows

Notre Dame hires new band director

Saint Mary’s to hold multi-ethnic celebration during commencement week

Taco Bell, Modern Market and Street Fare to close

Vielhauer reflects on year as student body president

McGreevy reappointed as provost for a second 5-year term

First Holy Cross College student earns Fulbright through relentless work ethic

59 graduating students will commission through ROTC program

Wm. David Solomon posthumously awarded the 2026 Evangelium Vitae Medal

Metal sculpture class displays three sculptures outside Riley Hall

One senior to graduate from Old College

Sexual abuse by former Zahm and Sorin rectors confirmed after investigation

Notre Dame food delivery robots join mass exodus from college campuses

Renovations for three North Quad residences confirmed by University Architect

Tornado warning issued for tri-campus community

New bell revealed in Le Mans Bell Tower