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CSC mission awards ceremony recognizes seniors

Annual mission awards celebrates seniors and volunteer students

By Sophie Lewandowski · Monday, May 11, 2026

The Sister Rose Anne Schultz C.S.C. Mission Awards and Appreciation Dinner were held on April 27 at 5 p.m., where staff at the Center for Faith, Action and Ministry and the Center for the Study of Spirituality recognized seniors who dedicated their time towards service.

Canvas back online following cyberattack

By Observer News Staff · Friday, May 8, 2026

Instructure says they took the platform offline as a safeguard after additional unauthorized activity on May 7. The deadline for grade submission has been extended, but graduation remains unaffected.

Notre Dame among universities affected by international Canvas outage

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, May 7, 2026

Amid a hack of Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, Notre Dame faces an outage of their assignment platform. The outage began at 5 p.m. on May 7. The presence of Notre Dame data involved in the leak remains unknown.

Notre Dame elects new University Trustees, Fellows

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot and Admiral Christopher Grady were elected Trustees, and Bishop Patrick Neary and Paulita Pike were elected to the Board of Fellows.

Professor Amy Hsin files amicus brief in birthright citizenship case

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Sunday, May 3, 2026

Notre Dame professor Amy Hsin aided in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court on the effects of ending birthright citizenship.

Kerry Kennedy lectures on ‘Speaking Truth to Power’

By Matthew Morin · Friday, May 1, 2026

Kerry Kennedy, daughter of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, spoke on a variety of topics from current politics to forming a better and more just society in her "Speaking Truth to Power" lecture Wednesday afternoon.

Saint Mary’s students grapple with restrictions on affordable campus housing

By Aynslee Dellacca and Berhan Hagezom · Friday, May 1, 2026

Saint Mary’s College has closed off a significant number of base-cost housing for incoming freshmen, limiting those options for current students amid a steady increase in room and board pricing.

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David Campbell elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

By Andrew Poulton · Friday, May 1, 2026

Political science professor David Campbell reflects on his recent election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, his research and the current state of democracy.

NDPD expands Comfort K9 program amid high demand

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 1, 2026

Buck, a 90-pound golden retriever, is the newest addition to the Notre Dame Police Department’s Comfort K9 program, which aims to reduce stress and strengthen connections across campus.

Three rectors depart campus at year's end

By Mara Hall · Thursday, April 30, 2026

Schimmel and Hodson reflect on their journey to Notre Dame, the things they learned, where they are going next and what they are leaving on campus.

Notre Dame alumna discusses Artemis lunar science

By Matthew Morin · Thursday, April 30, 2026

NASA scientist and Notre Dame alumna Kelsey Evans Young returned to campus to discuss the Artemis II mission, sharing insights on lunar science, astronaut training and how her Notre Dame education shaped her path to Mission Control.

Former Notre Dame runner makes American marathon history

By Chris Dailey · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Vinny Mauri posted the fastest marathon debut by an American this past weekend.

Former Farley Hall rector Colleen Dunne dead after complications following open heart surgery

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Colleen Dunne was the rector of Farley Hall for part of the 2023-2024 academic year and the full 2024-2025 academic year.

Holy Spirit Chapel celebrates 100th anniversary since its dedication

By Aynslee Dellacca · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Fr. Bill Lies celebrated the anniversary Mass, which was followed by a reception with snacks and Chapel artifacts in Stapleton Lounge.

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Flex points stay flat for 8 years, despite rising prices

By Mara Hall and Henry Jagodzinski · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The default meal plan has provided Notre Dame students with 500 flex points since 2017. Meanwhile, prices have risen at on-campus cafes, restaurants and fast food chains, with students spending their balances quickly.

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Richard Clark to replace Paul Blaschko as director of Sheedy Family Program

By Mara Hall · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Paul Blaschko, director and founder of the Sheedy Family Program in Economy, Enterprise, and Society and co-creator of God and the Good Life course, is leaving the University after June 30. Richard Clark, a current assistant professor of political science, has been given the role of Director of the Sheedy Family Program, starting on July 1.

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Le Mans Hall undergoes abrupt interior renovations amid PACE Center completion

By Sofia Flores · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

As the Prikkel Advising, Career, and Experience Center near its exterior completion in May, interior renovations are also beginning on the first floor of Le Mans Hall, where an administrative member and students provide insight on these additional changes and how it benefits the College.

The Shirt 37 features class ring, Golden Dome

By Matthew Morin · Monday, April 27, 2026

This year’s shirt has a front design of the words Notre Dame split with the University’s class ring in the middle. The backside shows four football players, wearing the numbers 1, 8, 4, and 2, which is a nod to the University’s founding year, pointing upwards at the Golden Dome.

Johnson Family Hall hosts annual Family Feud event

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Monday, April 27, 2026

The event raised money for For the Good South Bend, a local organization aimed at supporting community members in South Bend.

McCourtney Hall East awarded LEED Platinum

By Observer News Staff · Friday, April 24, 2026

McCourtney Hall East is the first Notre Dame building to be rated LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council.