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First American pope elected

By Observer News Staff · Saturday, May 10, 2025

Pope Leo XIV hails from Chicago and attended Villanova University.

Notre Dame administrators, political science faculty discuss Trump administration's higher education policies

By Maria Clara Lopes Corona · Wednesday, April 30, 2025

As elite universities face mounting pressure from the Trump administration, a Notre Dame administrator and political science faculty reflected upon Notre Dame's cautious but coordinated response.

Notre Dame releases Common Data Set for first class post affirmative action

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The Common Data Set includes information on the demographics and academic statistics of the enrolled class alongside institutional information. This year's numbers, the first since affirmative action's end, saw a 44% decrease in Black student enrollment but fewer other changes.

Observer office to relocate to Hesburgh Library

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The new office will be located on the ninth floor of the library.

Four panelists discuss Trump's first 100 days as president

By Megan Cornell · Wednesday, April 30, 2025

As part of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative, four political science professors discussed the consequences of President Trump's first 100 days in office.

University to renovate South Dining Hall

By Rose Androwich · Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The project will modernize the dining hall’s kitchens and restore its two dining rooms.

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CFAM hosts third annual Rogation Day with ‘Mass on the Farm’

By Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, April 30, 2025

On Friday afternoon at Saint Mary’s Sustainable Farm, the Center for Faith, Action and Ministry (CFAM) celebrated Rogation Day and the opening of a new garden.

Pfizer vice president, interim provost give leadership advice at first ‘Lunch and Learn’

By Aynslee Dellacca · Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Saint Mary’s alumnae and Pfizer vice president Beth McCormick speaks on a “Lunch and Learn” panel with interim provost Megan Zwart as part of the Alumnae Association’s Success After Saint Mary’s series.

Elizabeth Nanovic remembered for her legacy at Notre Dame

By Annelise Demers · Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Elizabeth Nanovic, whose vision and generosity helped create the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at Notre Dame, died on March 30 at age 90. She is remembered for her kindness, passion for education and devotion to students.

Notre Dame theology department ranks among the world’s best

By Isabel Torres · Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Notre Dame’s department of theology was recently ranked the world’s top program for theology, divinity and religious studies. Professors from the department offer their reflections on the program’s diverse and scholarly environment.

Student government creates new department of student athlete relations

By Henry Jagodzinski and Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, April 28, 2025

Notre Dame’s student government has moved to create a department of student athlete relations, which will encourage connections between athletes and the broader campus community while also addressing concerns regarding potential roster cuts as a result of an NCAA settlement currently being negotiated.

Students share their experiences racing across Saint Mary’s Lake in annual Fisher Regatta

By Annelise Demers and Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, April 28, 2025

Students raced boats made from makeshift materials, with varying levels of success, some ending up in the lake.

Notre Dame student-athletes open up on NIL deals

By Isabel Torres · Monday, April 28, 2025

Athletes in non-revenue sports experience a more laid-back version of NIL than football and basketball players.

Notre Dame’s Pulte Institute restructures after federal funding cuts

By Annelise Demers · Monday, April 28, 2025

Following the loss of nearly $20 million in federal grants, the University of Notre Dame’s Pulte Institute for Global Development underwent major restructuring reducing its staff by two-thirds, pivoting its operations for long-term sustainability and reaffirming its mission to advance global development despite scaled-back resources.

Vielhauer gives first State of the Union, senate suspends constitution for Irish Gardens

By David Murphy · Friday, April 25, 2025

Student body president Vielhauer addressed the student body senate in his first-ever State of the Union. Following, the senate passed several articles, updating the bylaws of the senate and addressing the non-compliance of flower shop Irish Gardens with the constitution.

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First American pope elected

Notre Dame administrators, political science faculty discuss Trump administration's higher education policies

Notre Dame releases Common Data Set for first class post affirmative action

Observer office to relocate to Hesburgh Library

Four panelists discuss Trump's first 100 days as president

University to renovate South Dining Hall

CFAM hosts third annual Rogation Day with ‘Mass on the Farm’

Pfizer vice president, interim provost give leadership advice at first ‘Lunch and Learn’

Elizabeth Nanovic remembered for her legacy at Notre Dame

Notre Dame theology department ranks among the world’s best

Student government creates new department of student athlete relations

Students share their experiences racing across Saint Mary’s Lake in annual Fisher Regatta

Notre Dame student-athletes open up on NIL deals

Notre Dame’s Pulte Institute restructures after federal funding cuts

Vielhauer gives first State of the Union, senate suspends constitution for Irish Gardens

Peace studies faculty reflect upon fracturing of US-EU relations amid Ukraine war

Dowd and Conboy sign statement rebuffing Trump administration

Notre Dame community remembers Pope Francis’ legacy

FEMU club and SDB organizes fifth annual Smick Walk

Saint Mary’s students, faculty share LGBTQ+ stories anonymously at SAGE Stories

Ostermann declines Liu Institute directorship following backlash over abortion advocacy

Students plan ‘March on the Dome’ for Friday to protest Ostermann appointment

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