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Governors discuss in Democracy Talks initiative hosted by the University of Notre Dame

Utah and New Mexico governors share message of political pragmatism

By Camila Figueroa Dávila and Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, Sept. 22, 2025

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) spoke on decreasing polarization by prioritizing conversation and turning down the temperature of American politics, an issue made even more urgent by recent incidents of political violence.

"Writing in the Age of AI" lecture with professor and audience engagement

University hosts weekly lecture with Crash Course series

By Anna Amaris · Monday, Sept. 22, 2025

On Friday at 2:30 p.m. in DeBartolo Hall, the University of Notre Dame's College of Arts and Letters held their weekly Crash Course seminar, with this week titled, "Writing in the Age of AI," with Nathaniel Myers, an associate teaching professor in the University Writing Program.

Notre Dame's Main Circle ceremony invites faculty, students and community members

Notre Dame holds dedication ceremony for Main Circle renovation

By Eileen Doyle · Monday, Sept. 22, 2025

In a ceremony led by current and past University presidents, the Notre Dame community came together for a ceremony on the redesign of Main Circle on Friday. The new space now stands as a tribute to the five decades of women whose presence has shaped the university.

The Olive Kitchen provides allergy-friendly meals for students

Notre Dame's Olive Kitchen increases accessibility to allergen-free meals

By Maggie Sheehan · Monday, Sept. 22, 2025

Campus Dining's new allergen-free kitchen allows students to order meals made without the risk of cross-contamination on a new app.

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Angela Knobel lectures on motherhood at Saint Mary’s

By Sophie Lewandowski · Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Angela Knobel, a philosophy professor at the University of Dallas, spoke on motherhood with an analysis of Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.”

Campus political organizations prepare for the new academic year

By Julia Connolly · Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

College Republicans, College Democrats and BridgeND discuss their preliminary plans for year.

Professor Susan Harris trades British novels for buzzer battles on ‘Jeopardy!’

By Sophia Magnano · Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Notre Dame English professor Susan Harris reflected upon her experience on “Jeopardy!” in August.

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Title IX office releases sexual conduct and campus climate survey results

By Will Prisco · Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

The 2024-25 report revealed a boost in student confidence regarding the University’s handling of sexual misconduct cases. Self-reported incidents of assault and harassment remained steady compared to previous years.

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Hall presidents detail difficulties with SAO event approval

By Mara Hall · Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Residence hall events must be approved through the Student Activities Office, a process multiple hall presidents noted is challenging at times.

Heffernan impeached in Senate hearing

By David Murphy · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

The Notre Dame Student Senate voted Sept. 17 to impeach St. Edward’s Hall senator Michael Heffernan after repeated absences, narrowly reaching the two-thirds threshold required for removal.

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Supreme Court declines to allow religious charter school backed by ND Law School

By Megan Cornell · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

In a split decision, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling against St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.

‘Apex corruption undermines democratic values,’ Notre Dame economics professor warns

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Professor Enrique Seira Bejarano discusses corruption in Latin American countries.

2025 Carrier Medal Awarded to Oxford’s Professor James A. Maynard

ND awards 2025 Carrier Medal to Oxford professor James A. Maynard

By Mayte D. Mendez · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

Oxford University’s James A. Maynard was awarded the prestigious Carrier Medal for his groundbreaking work in number theory.

Students and staff attend 10th annual Mosaic Night

Saint Mary's hosts 10th annual Mosaic Night

By Berhan Hagezom · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

On Thursday afternoon, the Student Diversity Board hosted their annual event, Mosaic Night, for the 10th consecutive year.

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Gunshots fired at Eddy Street Commons

By Observer News Staff · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

The South Bend Police Department reported that five vehicles and two apartments were damaged during the incident.

Notre Dame hosts lecture with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Justice Barrett returns to Notre Dame, discusses originalism, new book

By Liam Kelly · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Barrett discussed her new book “Listening to the Law” in a discussion with professor Vincent Phillip Muñoz, director of the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government.

Students present research for annual STEM Fall Poster Day

Saint Mary's holds annual STEM Fall Poster Day

By Berhan Hagezom · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Students present and reflect on their summer research and experiences during the annual STEM Fall Poster Day on Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Science Hall.

Protestors seen at Notre Dame Avenue in opposition of Amy Coney Barrett's lecture

Local community protests Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on campus

By Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Members of the local community gathered at the entrance to Notre Dame Avenue on Friday afternoon to protest Amy Coney Barrett’s invitation to give a lecture to Notre Dame students and community members.

Flags lowered across universities in remembrance of Charlie Kirk

University students and faculty remember Charlie Kirk

By Matthew Morin · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Students and faculty reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and political tensions within the United States.

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Keough School of Global Affairs hires AI specialist Mohammad Rifat

By Emma Betz · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

The new professor looks into the ethics of AI accessibility and representation.

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