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Hundreds of ND students attend March for Life in Washington

By Liam Kelly · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

350 students attended the March on Jan. 23, organized by the Right to Life club, despite the inclement weather.

Former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg returns to Notre Dame

By Will Prisco · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Buttigieg emphasizes optimism and academic freedom in fireside chat with the Keough School.

Two alumnae speakers share the stage for keynote event

Alumnae speakers share career advice for SMC STEM development workshop

By Leylany Rivera · Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

The event focused on career development, leadership and nontraditional STEM pathways.

New Student Package Center opens at Saint Mary’s

By Soledad Castellanos · Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Holy Cross Hall is the home to the College’s new Student Package Center, expanding mailing services for students at SMC.

The Observer elects Editor-in-Chief for 2026-2027 term

By Observer News Staff · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Managing Editor Gray Nocjar will take over as Editor-in-Chief on March 1.

Faculty and alumnae celebrate new PACE Center's opening

Saint Mary’s unveils new PACE Center in ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Aynslee Dellacca · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

The Prikkel Advising, Career and Experience Center is a new hub for advising, career development, and experiential learning made possible by a multimillion-dollar gift from trustee and alumna Jennifer Mathile Prikkel ’95 and her family.

Sculpture falls outside Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

By Matthew Morin · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

The statue, “Endless,” fell outside the museum on Dec. 10. Museum staff have not determined a cause of the collapse and do not have a current plan to replace the statue.

Contenders petition to qualify for the 2026 presidential ballot

By David Murphy · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Two presidential tickets have launched petition campaigns to qualify for the student body presidential election, each seeking the 700 signatures required to appear on the ballot by the Jan. 26 deadline.

Notre Dame professors unpack U.S. interest in Greenland

By Mara Hall · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

President Trump has proposed an American takeover of Greenland, which is currently a subject of Denmark. Notre Dame professors weigh in on this proposal and the discourse surrounding it.

Notre Dame Law School Immigration Clinic begins accepting cases

By Lucy Loes · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

The Immigration Clinic, composed of six ND law students, began accepting clients this January and providing needed legal assistance to immigrants in the South Bend community.

SMC director of campus safety highlights alert system following recent shooting

By Sophie Lewandowski · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Students were not notified of the shooting at the intersection of Angela Boulevard and Michigan Street after Campus Safety deemed it did not pose a threat to the College.

University announces passing of graduate student over break

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

The University of Notre Dame announced the death of Olusegun “Segun” Olubunmi Soyemi, a second-year master of sacred music student from Lagos, Nigeria, and outlined campus support resources as well as a Mass of remembrance to honor his life.

2026-2027 study abroad decisions released

By Mayte D. Mendez · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

Study abroad decisions for the 2026–27 academic year were released Jan. 17, prompting Notre Dame sophomores to review placements, consider alternative programs and plan next academic steps. The release follows a highly competitive application cycle, with strong student interest in Western European programs and additional options reopening for students without initial placements.