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Dawson Kiser looks back on student body presidency

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 16, 2025

In his final days as a student at Notre Dame, former student body president Dawson Kiser shared reflections on a year of policy wins, personal growth and a love for the Notre Dame community.

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Notre Dame seniors receive prestigious fellowships and scholarships

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, May 16, 2025

49 graduating seniors have won scholarships and fellowships during their time at Notre Dame. Emma Powers, Kayle Lauck and Raleigh Kuipers highlighted how they have utilized these scholarships.

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Saint Mary’s hosts annual research symposium

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

At the annual research symposium, students presented thier research and senior comprehensive projects.

SMC Alumnae Association awards Sincere Cannon with 2025 Outstanding Senior Award

By Aynslee Dellacca · Friday, May 16, 2025

Sincere Cannon, a nursing major, was awarded the 2025 Outstanding Senior Award at the Alumnae Association Champagne Brunch on Wednesday.

Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., to deliver commencement address at Holy Cross

By Observer News Staff · Friday, May 16, 2025

Brother Bednarczyk, the superior general of the congregation of Holy Cross and the first brother to serve as the superior general of one of the Catholic Church’s clerical institutes, will deliver the commencement address at Holy Cross College’s 58th Commencement Ceremony for the graduating class of 2025.

Bennett Schmitt named salutatorian for Notre Dame’s class of 2025

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, May 16, 2025

Schmitt, an environmental sciences and applied and computational mathematics and statistics (ACMS) major, additionally earned a minor in energy studies while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. He will graduate summa cum laude from the College of Science and as a salutatorian of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame names Clare Cullinan valedictorian for the class of 2025

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, May 16, 2025

Cullinan is the first valedictorian from the Keough School and a member of the first class of undergraduate global affairs majors at Notre Dame. She will graduate summa cum laude with a 4.0 grade point average and has been on the dean’s list every semester.

Holy Cross College names Bradley Szotko valedictorian

By Sophie Hanawalt · Friday, May 16, 2025

Bradley Szotko, a business major originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, achieved a 3.99 grade point average in his time at Holy Cross to be valedictorian.

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Lewis, Farley, Dunne named halls of the year

By David Murphy · Friday, May 16, 2025

Lewis, Farley, and Dunne Hall outgoing presidents Cecilia Farrell, Meghan Lang and Ben Romenesko reflect on what propelled their dorms to Hall of the Year.

Saint Mary’s seniors look forward to post-graduation plans

By Aynslee Dellacca · Friday, May 16, 2025

Kaitlyn King, Chloe Westrate and Tess Hayes discuss their next steps.

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Division of Student Affairs awards seven student leaders

By Isabel Torres · Friday, May 16, 2025

The division of student affairs hosted the Student Leadership Awards banquet on April 14, where seven students were provided awards based on their involvement at Notre Dame and faith life.

Notre Dame to award six honorary degrees at the class of 2025 commencement ceremony

By Megan Cornell · Friday, May 16, 2025

Recipients include oncologist Rafat Ansari, lawyer Stephen Brogan, author David Brooks, medical scientist Teresa Lambe and novelist Alice McDermott alongside commencement speaker Adm. Christopher Grady.

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SMC Center for Faith, Action and Ministry recognizes seniors and volunteers at awards ceremony

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 16, 2025

17 seniors were acknowledged in the event on April 30.

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Student organizations raise $4,438,282 on Notre Dame Day

By Sophie Hanawalt · Saturday, May 10, 2025

During this year's Notre Dame Day, 37,627 different donors contributed a total of $4,438,282 for 881 different student clubs, residence halls and causes.

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Holy Cross College announces two new building developments

By Berhan Hagezom · Saturday, May 10, 2025

Holy Cross College reveals the expansion of the athletic complex and creation of a new residence hall through two groundbreaking ceremonies on May 1 and Thursday, respectively.

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.

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Dawson Kiser looks back on student body presidency

Notre Dame seniors receive prestigious fellowships and scholarships

Saint Mary’s hosts annual research symposium

SMC Alumnae Association awards Sincere Cannon with 2025 Outstanding Senior Award

Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., to deliver commencement address at Holy Cross

Bennett Schmitt named salutatorian for Notre Dame’s class of 2025

Notre Dame names Clare Cullinan valedictorian for the class of 2025

Holy Cross College names Bradley Szotko valedictorian

Lewis, Farley, Dunne named halls of the year

Saint Mary’s seniors look forward to post-graduation plans

Division of Student Affairs awards seven student leaders

Notre Dame to award six honorary degrees at the class of 2025 commencement ceremony

SMC Center for Faith, Action and Ministry recognizes seniors and volunteers at awards ceremony

Student organizations raise $4,438,282 on Notre Dame Day

Holy Cross College announces two new building developments

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

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