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Notre Dame’s Welcome Weekend begins

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

Welcome Weekend, Notre Dame’s annual orientation program that sets the tone for the Catholic mission and residential community that the University prides itself on, began Thursday for transfer and international students, with freshmen arriving Friday.

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Saint Mary’s welcomes class of 2029

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

Saint Mary’s College will welcome its largest class in recent history, the class of 2029, throughout this week.

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Barbara Gordon to lead Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary’s

By Observer News Staff · Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

The Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary’s (HARC) announced Barbara Gordon, previous director of Cass District Library, as the new executive director on July 11.

Saint Mary's announces new Board of Trustees

Seven new members, including student, join Saint Mary’s Board of Trustees

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

On June 11, seven new members for the Board of Trustees were announced, including Angelina Stupak, a student trustee.

Saint Mary’s College hosts annual Belles Beginnings orientation

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

Orientation for incoming freshman students includes social events, ceremonies, and educational panels.

Indiana attorney general expands investigation into DEI at Notre Dame

By Henry Jagodzinski · Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025

The attorney general’s office has followed up a May letter requesting information about the University’s DEI practices with further requests and a civil investigative demand.

Notre Dame renames Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By Sophie Hanawalt · Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025

The Center, located on the second floor of LaFortune Student Center, will now be called the Sister Thea Bowman Center.

Saint Mary’s adds vice president, chief of staff to leadership team

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Erin Hoffmann Harding will serve Saint Mary’s College as the new vice president for strategy and legal affairs as well as chief of staff beginning Aug. 1.

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Trump signs law raising endowment tax on Notre Dame

By Henry Jagodzinski · Saturday, July 5, 2025

The endowment tax on the University has been more than doubled.

Dean of College of Science leaves to become Dartmouth provost

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, May 22, 2025

Dean Santiago Schnell will conclude his term at the end of June.

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Saint Mary's College announces new provost and vice president for academic affairs

By Observer News Staff · Monday, May 19, 2025

Megan Zwart, the previous interim provost of Saint Mary’s College will transition to her new role as provost permanently and vice president for academic affairs beginning on June 1.

President Conboy discusses strategic plan in interview

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

Saint Mary’s College President Katie Conboy looks back on the first five years of her administration, including the progress and development of the “Revere and Revise: Saint Mary's College 2030” strategic plan.

First Gen Family hosts first-ever pinning ceremony

By Aynslee Dellacca · Friday, May 16, 2025

The April 17 event was hosted in Stapleton Lounge and was followed by a cookout.

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Saint Mary’s announces new vice president for mission

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

On May 5, Margaret Gower was announced as the new vice president for mission at Saint Mary’s College.

Seniors report first destinations after Notre Dame

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, May 16, 2025

The Meruelo Center for Career Development offered insights into the data collected and trends they’ve observed on what seniors pursue following commencement.

Saint Mary’s LGBTQ+ Center holds first annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

The LGBTQ+ Center at Saint Mary’s College will celebrate LGBTQ+ seniors and their accomplishments at the College’s first annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony.

Four valedictorians named for Saint Mary's commencement

Saint Mary’s names four valedictorians for 178th commencement

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

Katie Clem, Piper Ogden, Bridget Walicki and Molly Minick will all be speaking at the College's commencement ceremony.

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Saint Mary’s holds its first Student Leadership Awards Ceremony

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

Six awards were presented at the event on May 2 at the Gillespie Conference Center.

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Graduating ROTC cadets, officers reflect on the past four years

By Sophia Tran · Friday, May 16, 2025

59 seniors will graduate from Notre Dame’s ROTC program, which recently received recognition from the Department of Defense as the country’s top Army ROTC institution. ROTC officers and members of the graduating class shared their memories from their time in the program.

Graduating seniors commit to giving back after Notre Dame

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 16, 2025

From classrooms in Chicago and California to service in Atlanta and Florida, four Notre Dame seniors are choosing faith, formation and impact through post-graduate service.

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Notre Dame’s Welcome Weekend begins

Saint Mary’s welcomes class of 2029

Barbara Gordon to lead Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary’s

Seven new members, including student, join Saint Mary’s Board of Trustees

Saint Mary’s College hosts annual Belles Beginnings orientation

Indiana attorney general expands investigation into DEI at Notre Dame

Notre Dame renames Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Saint Mary’s adds vice president, chief of staff to leadership team

Trump signs law raising endowment tax on Notre Dame

Dean of College of Science leaves to become Dartmouth provost

Saint Mary's College announces new provost and vice president for academic affairs

President Conboy discusses strategic plan in interview

First Gen Family hosts first-ever pinning ceremony

Saint Mary’s announces new vice president for mission

Seniors report first destinations after Notre Dame

Saint Mary’s LGBTQ+ Center holds first annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony

Saint Mary’s names four valedictorians for 178th commencement

Saint Mary’s holds its first Student Leadership Awards Ceremony

Graduating ROTC cadets, officers reflect on the past four years

Graduating seniors commit to giving back after Notre Dame

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