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‘Leaving fingerprints on the souls of others’: Notre Dame veterans reflect on service

By Matthew Morin · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

The Office of Military and Veteran Affairs hosted a series of events to honor Veterans Day, including the Salute to Service weekend and a panel with three Notre Dame veterans.

University announces $15 million donation to fund MBA veteran scholarship

By Observer Staff Report · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

The scholarship, announced on Veterans Day and funded by a $15 million gift from Bill Angrick and Stephanie Angrick, will support up to 10 scholars per cohort.

No update available following crime alert of reported rape in Jordan Hall

By Observer Staff Report · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

Two weeks after the University released a crime alert detailing a reported rape in Jordan Hall of Science, no updates on the report are available.

Multiple Hesburgh elevators break, causing disruption

By Mara Hall · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

With half of the passenger elevators in Hesburgh library currently out of order, university staff reflect on what exactly is broken.

Artist frames Palestine as feminist struggle in SVP event at Notre Dame

By Lucy Loes · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

In an event hosted by Student Voices for Palestine, Chicago-based Palestinian artist Mary Hazboun spoke about art as both a means of navigating trauma and a form of resistance.

Flyer displayed in residence hall for local food drive project

Social science professors and students highlight struggles of SNAP loss

By Sophie Lewandowski · Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

Professors and students from Saint Mary's College reflect on loss of SNAP benefits that have occurred since Oct. 1, and how it affects various populations, from farmers to South Bend families.

Various cultural groups perform for annual event, Asian Allure

Cultural student groups perform for annual showcase of Asian Allure

By Claire Lee · Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

Asian Allure, an annual event held by the Asian American Student Association, included various student groups and organizations providing cultural performances that embraced passing down traditions and modern culture for their theme, Heirloom.

First Gen Celebration Dinner held for First Gen Week at Saint Mary's

Saint Mary's celebrates first-generation students through recognition week

By Leylany Rivera · Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

First Gen Week was hosted by the Office for Student Empowerment and First Gen Family from Monday to Friday to recognize first-generation students at Saint Mary's with creative events, an evening dinner and photoshoot.

Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society hosts lecture on AI research and usage

Professors and faculty discuss new AI research programs and initiatives

By Maggie Sheehan · Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

University faculty provides insight on AI research programs, including the RISE initiative and iTREDS program, while also highlighting the limits of AI and its capabilities.

Student government advocates for creation of disability studies minor

By Emily Barlett · Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

Student government and faculty members discuss the benefits of including the disabilities studies minor into the University curriculum and the current ongoing process to solidifying it with administration.

Professors Laurie Nathan, Atalia Omer and Asher Kaufman discussed the Israel Hamas ceasefire in a lecture for the Kroc Institute. Projected on the screen behind them were Mkhaimar Abusada, a professor at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, and Rami Khouri, a public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut, who joined the conversation virtually via Zoom.

Professors speak on ‘shaky’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire

By Will Prisco · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

The panelists agreed that the ceasefire is fragile, with repeated violations by both Israel and Hamas.

FLI Week celebrates first-generation and low-income students

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

The five-day celebration supported Notre Dame’s first-generation and low-income students, with a variety of events, from a networking panel to a volleyball tournament.

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Despite rivalry, "Holy War" unites students and alumni

By Camila Figueroa Dávila · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

Notre Dame and Boston College’s football rivalry, referred to as the "Holy War," unites current students and alumni.

Exchange students from Ireland bring global perspective to Notre Dame

By Mayte D. Mendez · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

Exchange students from Ireland discuss their adjustment to campus life, culture and academics at Notre Dame.

Student government works to build bridges between South Bend and Notre Dame

By Chloe Hanford · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

The Department of South Bend Engagement aims to “bring South Bend to campus with the goal of inspiring students to eventually go back out to South Bend.”

Eamon Ryan speaks on hope in the face of the climate crisis

By Lucy Loes · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Eamon Ryan, the former minister for the environment in Ireland and Green Party leader, and current chair of the European Affordable Housing Advisory Board, spoke to Notre Dame faculty and students on Tuesday in a lecture intended on hope and progress in the climate crisis.

Professors allege potential H-1B visa restrictions could be ‘catastrophic’

By Claire Lee and Megan Cornell · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

The restrictions, yet to be taken into effect, will limit the number of talent visas available and greatly raise the cost of sponsoring these visas for employers. Professors allege that the implementation of these restrictions will threaten both the ability of the University and of American institutions in general to recruit top talent and retain their competitiveness on the global stage.

‘Leaving fingerprints on the souls of others’: Notre Dame veterans reflect on service

University announces $15 million donation to fund MBA veteran scholarship

No update available following crime alert of reported rape in Jordan Hall

Multiple Hesburgh elevators break, causing disruption

Artist frames Palestine as feminist struggle in SVP event at Notre Dame

Social science professors and students highlight struggles of SNAP loss

Cultural student groups perform for annual showcase of Asian Allure

Saint Mary's celebrates first-generation students through recognition week

Professors and faculty discuss new AI research programs and initiatives

Student government advocates for creation of disability studies minor

Professors speak on ‘shaky’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire

FLI Week celebrates first-generation and low-income students

Despite rivalry, "Holy War" unites students and alumni

Exchange students from Ireland bring global perspective to Notre Dame

Student government works to build bridges between South Bend and Notre Dame

Eamon Ryan speaks on hope in the face of the climate crisis

Professors allege potential H-1B visa restrictions could be ‘catastrophic’

Legendary rock band AC/DC set to perform at Notre Dame Stadium in 2026

O’Brien family provides for greater scholarship opportunities at International Security Center

Freshmen adjust to Notre Dame workload, take advantage of religious offerings

Shooting leaves one dead near Notre Dame campus

Legendary football coach Lou Holtz reportedly in hospice care

‘People We Meet on Vacation’ restores nostalgia to rom-coms

Dumb phones and spirituality

University announces passing of graduate student over break