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IrishSAT launches student-made satellite into space on SpaceX rocket

By Mara Hall · Thursday, April 9, 2026

A team of Notre Dame undergraduate students have launched a payload into orbit aimed at offering a reformed way to slow down the tumble of cube satellites.

Senate approves SUB board, cabinet nominees after brief objection

By Ane Ruiz Boyra · Thursday, April 9, 2026

The student senate approved the Student Union Board executive slate and several cabinet nominees, while also extending the constitution committee and addressing concerns over SUB funding.

Faculty senate discusses AI integration, reviews Ostermann appointment concerns

By Mara Hall · Thursday, April 9, 2026

Faculty Senate members reviewed campus AI efforts, discussed academic policy updates and postponed a vote on attendance guidelines.

Honorary degree recipients honored for 59th commencement ceremony - 20

Holy Cross College to honor four leaders at commencement ceremony

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, April 9, 2026

Holy Cross College unveils the four honorary degree recipients that will be recognized during the commencement ceremony.

Extended wait times for Basilica’s Easter Vigil prove unnecessary

By Mara Hall · Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Students waited for over 12 hours to get seats in the Basilica for the Easter Vigil service, but open seats remained in the Marian Chapel and the location for potential overflow in Washington Hall was closed.

Jones and Evers take office, outline priorities for student government

By David Murphy · Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Student body president Elijah Jones and vice president Riley Evers officially began their term April 1. The new administration plans to reinvigorate the campus life council and reallocate some student government funding to clubs.

Senate swears in new leadership, approves cabinet nominations

By Zach Ford · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Student Senate swore in newly elected leaders on April 1, approved key cabinet appointments and honored the outgoing administration with emeritus status.

SMC, HCC presidents and University institute director speak on their careers in leadership

By Soledad Castellanos · Thursday, April 2, 2026

Tri-campus leaders discuss the identity and qualities of “Leading from Where You Are: Identity, Impact and Everyday Leadership.”

SAGE Stories provide a platform to share students’ authentic experiences as LGBTQ+

By Sophie Lewandowski · Thursday, April 2, 2026

The SAGE Stories event at Saint Mary’s College brought together students, faculty and staff to share anonymous, personal reflections on LGBTQ+ experiences, highlighting resilience, joy and the importance of visibility.

Former N.H. governor, U.S. senators lecture on ‘Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide’

By Matthew Morin · Thursday, April 2, 2026

As part of a series of lectures within a three-day-long convention, Governor Christopher Sununu, Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Senator Joe Donnelly spoke in McKenna Hall on Wednesday.

Basilica prepares for crowded Holy Week liturgies with new Easter Vigil guidelines

By Ane Ruiz Boyra · Thursday, April 2, 2026

With rising student participation and new attendance guidelines, Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart is preparing for a full Holy Week marked by expanded OCIA baptisms and extensive musical preparation.

Howard Hall chapel crawl brings hundreds to daily Masses across campus

By Mara Hall · Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Howard Hall held its final Lenten chapel crawl as its residents prepare for relocation to Grojean Hall.

Director of Amnesty International USA delivers lecture on future of human rights

By Will Prisco · Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Paul O’Brien spoke on the downward trend in human rights in recent years and how society can collectively rebuild an international legal system.

Community members gather alongside students for protest against University's connections to ongoing wars

Student Voices for Palestine organizes ‘No to War’ protest

By David Murphy and Matthew Morin · Tuesday, March 31, 2026

About 30 students and members of the local community engaged in an authorized protest on Main Quad Monday evening with the goal of stopping research connections between the University and large defense contracting companies.

New taxidermy additions underscore expansion plans by Museum of Biodiversity

By Gray Nocjar · Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Since 2024, the Museum of Biodiversity on the first floor of Jordan Hall of Science has displayed taxidermy animals, with their collection growing in the museum alongside plans to implement them into other campus spaces.

Monument established for victims affected by recent ICE shooting

SCIA’s Immigration Week highlights ongoing immigration issues in the US

By Mara Hall · Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Student Coalition for Immigration Advocacy hosted events for Immigration Week that brought together student organizations from across campus as they aimed to raise awareness and cultivate dialogue in a peaceful manner.

Incoming hall presidents discuss initiatives for upcoming terms

By Matthew Morin · Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The recently elected students who will serve as presidents of their dorms spoke about what they hope to achieve in their terms and how they plan to enhance their dorm communities.

Back the Bend connects students with South Bend through annual day of service

By Annelise Demers · Monday, March 30, 2026

Students volunteered across South Bend as part of Back the Bend, an annual Student Government event aimed at strengthening connections between Notre Dame and the local community.

Second annual Death Penalty Abolition Week highlights exoneree stories

By Andrew Poulton and Annelise Demers · Monday, March 30, 2026

Notre Dame’s second annual Death Penalty Abolition Week featured exoneree testimonies and policy discussions that highlighted wrongful convictions, ongoing barriers to justice and a call for student-led advocacy against capital punishment.

SMC student reports ‘unwanted physical contact‘ incident at off-campus Marathon Gas

By Observer News Staff · Friday, March 27, 2026

Last Friday, a Saint Mary's student reported an “unwanted physical contact” incident occurring at the Marathon gas station half a mile off campus.