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Campus-to-downtown trail unites University, South Bend and tourism group

By Henry Jagodzinski · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

The University of Notre Dame, Visit South Bend Mishawaka and the City of South Bend recently opened the Link Trail, a bike trail which connects the University to downtown South Bend.

Fr. Dowd announces annual Notre Dame Forum theme

By Observer News Staff · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

University President Fr. Robert Dowd released the theme for the 2025-26 Notre Dame Forum, titled “Cultivating Hope.”

McWell Center “Home Under the Dome” event encourages comfort and wellness on campus

By Arezo Karimi · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Notre Dame’s McDonald Center for Student Well-Being invited students to pick out plants, decorate vases and drink hot chocolate at their Wednesday event. The center hoped to support student’s mental health by helping them to feel more at home in their dorm.

Author Danjuma Gibson speaks at Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross co-sponsored lecture

By Soledad Castellanos · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Danjuma Gibson gave a lecture analyzing the lives of prominent civil rights leaders through a lens he calls racial imagination.

Student senate elects new judicial council president, shares aspirations for future

By Isabel Torres · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Elijah Jones was elected to replace former Judicial Council president Hunter Brooke, who resigned in December to avoid impeachment.

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Students recount experiences in New Orleans following terror attack

By Liam Kelly and Sophie Hanawalt · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Students present in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl recalled their experiences following the deadly terrorist attack during the early morning hours of New Year's Day.

ND Law Religious Liberty Clinic continues legal aid to Catholic charter school

By Megan Cornell · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

The Religious Liberty Clinic continues to provide legal aid to the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, as the US Supreme Court considers whether to hear the school’s appeal following an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling.

Sugar Bowl postponed following New Orleans attack

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

Notre Dame’s Sugar Bowl matchup against Georgia has been postponed following a deadly attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday morning.

Wrapping up first semester as president, Dowd discusses affordability and opportunies for Notre Dame

By Isa Sheikh · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

University President Fr. Robert Dowd discussed his priorities for Notre Dame in an interview.

Notre Dame releases restrictive early action decisions

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

Notre Dame admitted 1,669 students via restrictive early action.

Author Jill Christman visits Saint Mary’s for visiting writers series

By Madyson Casiano · Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

Jill Christman, an author and professor at Ball State University, visited Saint Mary’s Monday night.

Notre Dame community reflects on decision to hold Saturday exams

By Sophie Hanawalt · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Notre Dame will hold exams this Saturday to avoid conflicts with the first home College Football Playoff game on Dec. 20.

Judicial Council president Hunter Brooke resigns to avert impeachment

By Liam Kelly and Isa Sheikh · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Senators had planned to introduce a bill of impeachment Wednesday after the Student Union Ethics Committee declined to do so on Sunday.

Art department holiday sale showcases new mediums

By Fionn Nagel-Murray · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

The longstanding tradition has grown to include a wide variety of styles this year.

ND Law School fights for religious liberty in Apache Stronghold v. United States

By Zack Pohlman · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

The Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Clinic filed an amicus brief in October.

Michelle Thaller presents in Christmas lecture in South Bend

By Gray Nocjar · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

On Friday, Dec. 6, retired assistant director for science communications at NASA’s Goddard Space Center Michelle Thaller hosted the annual Christmas lecture sponsored by Notre Dame’s College of Science.

Saint Mary’s College professors to offer art, philosophy classes next semester

By Monica Schafer · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Take an in depth look at six classes being offered at Saint Mary’s College during the 2025 spring semester.

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Panelists discuss martial law declaration in South Korea

By Isabel Torres · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

In response to President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea’s imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, the Kroc Institute for Peace Studies held a flash panel titled “A Stand for Democracy in South Korea” on Tuesday afternoon.

Notre Dame students named to ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ list

By Annelise Demers · Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

Notre Dame seniors Liam Redmond and Zachary Brown, co-founders of the social ride network YELO, have been named to the "Forbes 30 Under 30" list for their innovative approach to campus transportation and community connection.

Celebrity scientist Kate the Chemist joins Notre Dame faculty

By Henry Jagodzinski · Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

Dr. Kate Biberdorf joined the Notre Dame faculty in a new position this fall with many goals in mind.

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