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ROTC graduates commissioned as officers

Notre Dame’s three Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs will celebrate the commissioning of their graduates in a special Tri-Military Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday, Captain Mark Williams, assistant professor of aerospace studies and operations flight commander of the Air Force ROTC program, said.

Saint Mary’s names valedictorian

Editor’s Note: A version of this article appeared in the March 17 edition of The Observer.

Notre Dame honors Brown cell biologist with Laetare Medal

Dr. Kenneth Miller, a professor of biology at Brown University, will join the prestigious lineage of Laetare Medal winners at Notre Dame’s 169th Commencement ceremony Sunday. 

Notre Dame seniors react to change in commencement speaker

In a change that pleased many Notre Dame seniors, Rev. Ray Hammond will deliver the 169th Commencement address instead of Lord Christopher Patten, the chancellor of the University of Oxford and chair of the BBC Trust, the University announced in a press release May 1. 

Notre Dame administration honors student leaders

Editor’s Note: A version of this article appeared in the April 10 edition of The Observer.

Architecture student earns valedictorian honor

Fifth-year architecture student Mark Santrach’s first surprise came when he received an invitation to apply to give the valedictory address at Notre Dame’s 169th Commencement.

Administration plans ceremony

The University will hold 19 diploma ceremonies in addition to other special events for campus groups and parents on the weekend of its 169th Commencement, University registrar Chuck Hurley said. 

College recognizes humanitarian, chemist, alumna with awards at commencement

Editor’s Note: A version of this report appeared in the March 6 edition of The Observer.

University names six honorary degree recipients

Notre Dame will honor six leaders in the fields of business, the Church, community outreach, education, engineering and the arts as recipients of honorary degrees from the University at its 169th Commencement ceremony May 18, according to a University press release.

Notre Dame's petition for HHS lawsuit rehearing denied

Notre Dame law professor acquitted of misdemeanor invasion of privacy charge

Notre Dame criminal law professor Stephen Smith was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge of invasion of privacy in St. Joseph Superior Court on Wednesday, according to a report from the South Bend Tribune.

Band restructures Irish Guard

Notre Dame commencement speaker changes

Senior named finalist for playwright award

Graduate student launches fair trade company

Event honors National Robotics week

SMC seniors reflect on art comprehensive projects

Hesburgh reflecting pool stages ND Children's Choir performance

P.E. requirements replaced

O'SNAP to enforce student safety