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SMICK Day held to end off Saint Mary's Spirit Week

Saint Mary's hosts fifth annual SMICK Day

By Isabella Gonzales · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

SGA hosts the fifth annual SMICK Day on Friday evening at Library Green where students were able to receive giveaways and participate in activities.

SACNAS holds social event to kick off school year

Group supporting Hispanic and Native American students in science relaunches at SMC

By Leylany Rivera · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

The Saint Mary’s College chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science hosted their first event of the year on Thursday.

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Notre Dame’s Student Policy Network launches fall projects

By Ada Duru Ak · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

The club will research housing, mass incarceration, and global human rights with its policy partners.

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Keough Hall holds annual chariot race

By Matthew Morin · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

Keough Hall’s annual annual chariot race raised money for the local organization Reins of Life.

Duncan Student Center to host First-Year Class Council meeting

First-Year Class Council looks ahead to new year with heightened election interests

By Maggie Sheehan · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

Student government reports increased interest among freshmen in involvement with the organization.

FBI special agent Patrick Duffy discusses role in investigation of Madoff Ponzi scheme

By Grace Sullivan · Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

FBI special agent Patrick Duffy spoke Thursday about his role leading the FBI’s investigation into the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme, the largest known white-collar crime in U.S. history.

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One-credit classes offer students an array of niche topics

By Will Prisco · Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

Each semester, Notre Dame students enroll in one-credit courses which enable them to explore new topics without the workload or time commitment of a typical course. Topics of these courses range from Chinese Calligraphy to an Appalachia social justice course that involves a trip to the region.

Senators detail reasoning behind their votes on Heffernan impeachment

By Julia Connolly · Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

Senators Kyle Lauckner, Laurel Hamilton and Michael Camilleri share the reasoning behind their votes on the impeachment of Michael Heffernan.

University announces investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by former Zahm rector

By Observer Staff Report · Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

Helen Cantwell at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP will lead an external investigation into allegations against Fr. Thomas King, who served as rector of Zahm Hall from 1980 to 1997.

Wisconsin poet laureate Brenda Cárdenas speaks on ekphrasic poetry

By Lucy Loes · Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

Wisconsin Poet Laureate Brenda Cárdenas kicked off the “Poets & Arts: Ekphrasis” initiative.

Senate reconvenes in first post-impeachment meeting

By David Murphy · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

The student senate held its first meeting since last week’s impeachment proceedings, with president Jerry Vielhauer presiding in place of vice president Sonia Lumley, who was absent due to illness. Though some references were made to last week’s hearing, the brief session focused on campus announcements.

Frassati Internship draws inspiration from newly canonized saint

By Emily Barlett · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

The Alliance for Catholic Education's Frassati Internship is inspired by Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati's commitment to living a balanced life. Students spend their summer developing their business skills while working for an organization promoting Catholic education.

Bats spotted inside Saint Mary's residence halls

By Sophie Lewandowski · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

Saint Mary's College has dealt with an increase in bat sightings in its residence halls this year and is exploring potential solutions.

Carlo Acutis canonized by Pope Leo XIV 19 years after his death

By Matthew Morin · Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025

On Sept. 7, Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager known for his Eucharistic devotion and website on Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions.

Columbia professor presents upcoming book on political discontent in Latin America

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025

Maria Victoria Murillo discussed her upcoming book, which will explore widespread political discontent amid improvements in poverty reduction, education and expanded rights in Latin America.

University launches ethical framework for AI use at summit

By Megan Cornell and Sophie Hanawalt · Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025

University leaders, business executives, academics, journalists and others have gathered on campus this week for discussion on the role ethics, especially virtue drawn from Catholicism, might be able to play in society’s adaptation to the rise of generative AI.

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Saint Mary's hosts fifth annual SMICK Day

Group supporting Hispanic and Native American students in science relaunches at SMC

Notre Dame’s Student Policy Network launches fall projects

Keough Hall holds annual chariot race

First-Year Class Council looks ahead to new year with heightened election interests

FBI special agent Patrick Duffy discusses role in investigation of Madoff Ponzi scheme

One-credit classes offer students an array of niche topics

Senators detail reasoning behind their votes on Heffernan impeachment

University announces investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by former Zahm rector

Wisconsin poet laureate Brenda Cárdenas speaks on ekphrasic poetry

Senate reconvenes in first post-impeachment meeting

Frassati Internship draws inspiration from newly canonized saint

Bats spotted inside Saint Mary's residence halls

Carlo Acutis canonized by Pope Leo XIV 19 years after his death

Columbia professor presents upcoming book on political discontent in Latin America

University launches ethical framework for AI use at summit

Eddy Street Commons sees increase in crime

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Howard Hall retired as an undergraduate residence after a century of service

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