News

Phase two of Main Circle renovation commences

By Zack Pohlman · Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Construction began last week on Main Circle as a continuation of renovation efforts. The project is expected to be done in September 2025.

Former president of Ireland Mary McAleese speaks in Carroll Auditorium of Madeleva Hall at Saint Mary’s College.

Saint Mary's 2025 commencement speaker choice receives pushback

By Samantha Gebert and Soledad Castellanos · Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Belles for Life and The Loretto Trust have released statements calling for the rescinding of the offer to former president of Ireland Dr. Mary McAleese due to her stances on abortion and gay marriage, among other concerns.

New club makes blankets for kids in hospital

By Samantha Gebert · Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Connected Care Club held a blanket-making event at Saint Mary’s College.

Notre Dame acceptance rate drops to 9%

By Observer News Staff · Monday, March 24, 2025

Notre Dame announced regular decision admissions for the class of 2029 Thursday. This admission cycle saw over 5,000 more applications than last year and a 2% decrease in the admission rate.

Students gather around tables for the 2025 Student Health Fair.jpg

Saint Mary's hosts ninth year of Student Health Fair

By Berhan Hagezom · Monday, March 24, 2025

On Friday, at the Angela Athletic and Wellness Complex’s fieldhouse, Saint Mary's Wellness Committee hosted their annual 'Student Health Fair' for the ninth year.

Vielhauer and Lumley prepare to lead with student-focused agenda

By Annelise Demers · Monday, March 24, 2025

Student body president-elect Jerry Vielhauer and vice president-elect Sonia Lumley share their plans to build a more inclusive, transparent and student-focused Notre Dame through policy reform and community engagement.

Sisters of the Holy Cross issue statement on Trump’s executive actions

By Observer News Staff · Friday, March 21, 2025

The General Leadership Team of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross released a statement on Thursday, March 13, criticizing the Trump administration’s executive orders.

Pontifical Commission Secretary delivers speech on Catholicism and diplomacy

By Sophia Tran · Friday, March 21, 2025

The Honorable Emilce Cuda, secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, delivered a lecture emphasizing diplomacy, social justice and the necessity of hope-driven community action rooted in Pope Francis’s teachings.

OCIA students prepare to receive sacraments during Easter

By Isabella Ponciroli · Friday, March 21, 2025

Notre Dame’s OCIA program, the largest in University history, is guiding 55 students through the process of initiation into the Catholic Church this Easter.

11112023, Dome, Main Building, Sofia CrimiVaroli, Website Photos-3.jpg

Student senate tests ND AI pilot and looks ahead to new term

By Juliet Mullally · Thursday, March 20, 2025

On Wednesday evening, Notre Dame's student senate met for the second-to-last meeting of their term.

Saint Mary's Offers Lent Services to Students - 2

Saint Mary’s hosts Lenten services

By Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, March 20, 2025

The Center for Faith, Action and Ministry (CFAM) provides a variety of events and retreats for students to observe Lent.

Helen Zia Presents Lecture as part of Distinguished Speaker Series.jpg

Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies host journalist Helen Zia for speaker series

By Brigid Iannelli · Thursday, March 20, 2025

On Wednesday evening in Morris Inn's Smith Ballroom, journalist and author Helen Zia discussed her life and work as part of Notre Dame’s Asian American Distinguished Speaker Series.

Institute for Social Concerns sign shown at Geddes Hall lecture.jpeg

Institute for Social Concerns hosts author Andrea Elliott

By Jessica Mayor · Thursday, March 20, 2025

Andrea Elliott spoke on March 6 about her book “Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City.”

Campus Dining experiments with mushroom based meat alternatives

By Megan Cornell · Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Notre Dame Campus Dining has partnered with 50/Cut, a mushroom-based meat product company, in an effort to make the dining hall more sustainable.

11112023, Dome, God Quad, Main Building, Sofia CrimiVaroli, Sorin Statue, Website Photos.jpg

Notre Dame announces fall academic schedule changes

By David Murphy · Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Notre Dame administration moved the start of the 2025 fall semester to Aug. 25. Adjustments to reading days and final exam dates accompanied this change.

Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Clinic to argue before Supreme Court

By Megan Cornell · Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The clinic will represent St. Isidore’s virtual charter school in Oklahoma in a case regarding government funding and religious freedom.

Admiral_Christopher_Grady,_Vice_Chairman_of_the_Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff,_attends_the_Tragedy_Assistance_Program_for_Survivors_(TAPS)_Honor_Gala_in_Washington,_D.C._on_March_20,_2024_-_14.jpg

Adm. Christopher Grady to deliver commencement address

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The vice chairman and acting chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will speak at Notre Dame's commencement ceremony.

Society of Women Engineers hosts first Mr. Engineering Pageant

By Isabella Ponciroli · Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Society of Women Engineers hosted the first-ever Mr. Engineering Pageant last Thursday. Mr. Aerospace was the pageant’s winner.

Department of Education initiates investigation into Notre Dame DEI programs

By Observer News Staff · Saturday, March 15, 2025

The University of Notre Dame was included on a list, released Friday, of 50 schools to be investigated by the U.S. Department of Education for race-based discrimination in their graduate programs.

Notre Dame implements hiring freeze amid federal funding cuts

By Observer News Staff · Friday, March 7, 2025

Notre Dame will halt all new staff hiring in response to federal policy changes, according to an email sent to faculty and staff by University president Fr. Robert Dowd, provost John McGreevy and executive vice president Shannon Cullinan.

Trending