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Walk for Peace provides reflection of prayer for attendees

CFAM, Solidarity SMC host ‘Walk for Peace’

By Aynslee Dellacca · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

The Center for Faith, Action and Ministry co-sponsored a Walk for Peace with Solidarity SMC to pray for and reflect upon the current U.S. political climate on Friday evening.

Sign on the front representing Melanin Makers Mart

BSA hosts market event in honor of Black History Month

By Sofia Flores · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

The Black Student Association hosted Melanin Makers Market on Thursday to celebrate and recognize Black History Month, with a variety of Black-owned businesses being showcased.

Coyle and Grojean Halls are near finishing touches for next fall

Grojean and Coyle Halls approach completion for 2026-27 school year

By Matthew Morin · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Grojean and Coyle Hall began construction in 2024 and will be completed in time for the fall semester, with a budget of $49.15 million per dorm.

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Holy See approves archbishop’s beatification after six year postponement

By Mara Hall · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Fulton Sheen's record continues to come back clear, reassuring the Vatican that they can proceed with the next step of his beatification, set to occur this year.

Rendering of new Student Union to be open in a few years

Holy Cross College receives largest individual donation in College’s history

By Berhan Hagezom · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Holy Cross College was funded with their largest individual donation gift in the institution's history. Clark reflects on the impact of these donations towards the development of the new residence hall's chapel and the Center for Campus Ministry in the new Student Union.

Mona Chalabi speaks at Leighton Concert Hall in DPAC

Author speaks on work in creating illustrated statistics to represent war atrocities

By Mara Hall · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Journalist Mona Chalabi offered a perspective that we are no longer living in the present and that journalists have an obligation to find new ways to captivate audiences with drawn statistics.

Author Sam Tanenhaus discusses William Buckley biography, Catholic influence

By Liam Kelly · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

The author discussed his acclaimed biography of William Buckley, the conservative journalist and commentator, highlighting his role in shaping the conservative movement.

Neuroscience of Love course unpacks biology of human attachment

By Arezo Karimi · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

The course offers students a deeper understanding of how the brain constructs attachment, how culture shapes romance and how technology may redefine love in the years ahead.

Irish Gardens prepares for Valentine’s Day rush

By Avabella Mitrano · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Irish Gardens is completely student-run and has been preparing all week for Valentine’s Day. They sell a variety of special arrangements for the holiday and deliver to the tri-campus community.

ND startup, CrossPaths, seeks to become a Marriage Pact rival

By Jane Miller · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Two Notre Dame students teamed up to create a matchmaking algorithm, seeking to compete with Marriage Pact. Between allowing participants to pay 5 dollars to chose between two potential matches and the prospect of selling anonymized data about Notre Dame students, the team hopes to make this venture a successful one.

Rhoades, other bishops, call on ND to rescind Ostermann appointment

By Observer News Staff · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend said professor Susan Ostermann’s public advocacy for abortion rights should disqualify her from leading the Liu Institute.

Holy Cross College’s President Clark to continue presidency until 2030

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Holy Cross College President Marco Clark has been approved to remain as president until 2030. He reflected on the path forward for the College in light of the recent announcement.

Married professors find love in the lecture hall

By Andrew Poulton and Annelise Demers · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Married faculty members at Notre Dame say collaboration, communication and community support help them balance academic careers and family life.

Construction continues on the Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary’s

By Sophie Lewandowski · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

The construction is expected to finish in four to six weeks, with an opening ceremony expected in May for congregation members and a later official opening of the center for students in the fall.

University updates housing selection process for Gateway, transfer students

By Lucy Loes · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Following advocacy from previous Gateway students, Notre Dame has introduced a new housing process that gives Gateway students greater choice in their sophomore housing.

Saint Mary’s student named drum major of Notre Dame Marching Band

By Mariella Taddonio · Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

Ortiz-Morales’ selection highlights Saint Mary’s representation in the Notre Dame Marching Band and the rigorous audition process required to become drum major.

Sheedy program connects liberal arts and business

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

The Sheedy Family Program brings together students interested in integrating liberal arts education with business through coursework, mentorship and shared experiences.

OBBBA reshapes student loan policy

By Soledad Castellanos · Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026

“Some families and some colleges and universities may have to make some significant adjustments, but on the whole, these do not strike me as dramatic changes.”

ND course offers experiential learning through grantmaking

By Ada Duru Ak · Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026

Once a week, students meet for Philanthropy and the Common Good, an experiential learning class that centers on student-led grantmaking to local nonprofit organizations.

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Saint Mary’s TPUSA vice president steps down, members react

By Aynslee Dellacca and Berhan Hagezom · Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Saint Mary’s TPUSA former vice president shares what led to her departure from the chapter.