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Transfer students describe unavailability of University housing

By Claire Trowbridge and Sophie Hanawalt · Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

Residential Life anticipates that this year’s class of transfer students will be the last to face a housing shortage due to the upcoming opening of Grojean Hall. Reflecting on their experiences transferring to Notre Dame, transfer students noted their frustration with the housing process and excitement for future cohorts who won't have to share their experience living off-campus after transferring.

Grojean Hall selects Penguins as mascot in shark-tank pitch night, forming new identity

By Gray Nocjar · Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

Twenty presentations and three rounds of voting eliminated the popular alternatives Grojean Gold, Jaguars and Ducks.

Holy Cross reports student accosted near campus

By Observer News Staff · Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

Over the weekend, a student from Holy Cross College was reportedly accosted by two masked, male individuals.

Jones-Evers campaign puts forward pragmatic agenda

By David Murphy · Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

Presidential candidate Elijah Jones and vice presidential candidate Riley Evers emphasized legislative productivity, expanded club support and a platform aimed at increasing student government’s effectiveness and accessibility.

McCart, Parikh outline ambitious vision for student government

By David Murphy · Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

Presidential candidate Mason McCart and vice presidential candidate Luke Parikh discussed their motivations for running, their executive cabinet experience and a platform focused on quality, accessibility and student engagement.

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Notre Dame touts sustainability advances

By Emily Barlett · Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

The University has decreased food waste and increased recycling, but progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions has slowed.

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Saint Mary's, Sisters celebrate Holy Cross Heritage Month

By Aynslee Dellacca · Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Saint Mary's College celebrates the history and accomplishments of the Congregation of Holy Cross through Holy Cross Heritage Month, with a new room dedicated to the Holy Cross founder at the Church of Our Lady of Loretto.

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Black Excellence Dinner awards campus leaders in fourth year

By Ada Duru Ak · Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

The Black Excellence Dinner grew in its fourth year and celebrated multiple students, staff and faculty for their contributions to service and their community.

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Students win big for local parish at McGlinn Hall’s signature event

By Juliet Powell and Annelise Demers · Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Students tested their luck for a good cause during McGlinn's Casino Night fundraiser benefiting St. Adalbert's parish on Friday night.

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University develops alternative version of academic mark without Latin motto

By Liam Kelly · Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

The Latin phrase will be omitted when the logo is smaller than two inches in order to create a more marketable image that promotes the University’s Catholic identity.

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New ride service competes with Uber and Blinkie for late-night rides

By Mariella Taddonio and Berhan Hagezom · Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

Apart from Blinkie and Uber, My-Glide has been created by a former security officer at the College, Hank Matthews, offering Saint Mary’s students late night drives within a five mile radius of campus.

Students with mobility aids say snowy, slushy sidewalks impede access to campus

By Lucy Loes · Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

Students who use mobility aids feel left behind after days of snow left sidewalks difficult to navigate, despite the University promising them this wouldn’t become detrimental to their education or Notre Dame experience.

Ostermann responds to criticism over abortion rights advocacy

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

The associate professor of global affairs at the University’s Keough School was appointed to lead the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian studies beginning July 1. Upon this appointment, concerns have been raised due to her authoring of pro-abortion op-eds in 2022. Notre Dame defends its appointment of the Keough School associate professor to lead the Liu Institute.

Hillsdale College professor lectures on Anglo-Saxon, classical roots of Declaration of Independence

By Matthew Morin · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

Notre Dame alumnus and Hillsdale College professor Brad Birzer spoke on the impact of the Anglo-Saxon cultural inheritance on the founding of the United States in 1776.

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ND professors discuss recent Iranian protests

By Mara Hall · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

Faculty claim protests that erupted across Iran in December 2025 stem not only from severe economic hardship but also from decades of political repression and strained international relations.

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ND professors mostly donate to Democratic candidates, causes

By Liam Kelly and Henry Jagodzinski · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

93.82% of donations made by Notre Dame professors over the past three years were to Democratic candidates and groups.

Nanovic Institute hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day lecture

By Matthew Morin · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Dr. Eliyana Adler of Binghamton University spoke about Yizker Books as a medium of Holocaust remembrance over time.

Walk the Walk Week hosts candlelight prayer service

By Mara Hall · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Notre Dame community comes together to remember the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and reaffirm commitment to justice for all during candlelight prayer service.

McCart-Parikh, Jones-Evers qualify for 2026 presidential ballot

By Observer News Staff · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

The Judicial Council announced two tickets qualified for the Notre Dame student body presidential election following a nine-day petitioning period, with campaigning set to begin Tuesday. Election day is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4, with voting open to students via NDCentral.

Walk the Walk Week inspires campus-wide service project

By Matthew Morin · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Notre Dame students packed 1,200 care packages for community organizations in South Bend.

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