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Students, faculty discuss debt forgiveness

On August 24, the White House announced a student loan forgiveness plan via executive order that hopes to “provide breathing room to America’s working families as they continue to recover from the strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.” This plan will be implemented in three distinct phases.

ND Evans scholars teach golf to underprivileged kids

Sophomore engineering majors, Luke Christy and Kyle Connors, partnered with John Young Middle School in Mishawaka and the Kids Golf Foundation at Harvest Farms Country Club in Sugar Grove, Illinois in order to teach underprivileged kids how to play golf and expose them to the different opportunities that golf has to offer.

College Career Crossings Office provides students networking, career opportunities

The Saint Mary's Career Crossings Office (CCO) will be holding a variety of events for all students to attend throughout the year. In addition, Career Crossings will also be holding events specifically designed for sophomores, juniors and seniors, respectively.

'War and Peace' announced as 2022-23 Notre Dame Forum theme

University President Fr. John Jenkins announced “War and Peace” as the theme of the 2022-23 Notre Dame Forum in an email Tuesday.

Rising federal interest rates pinch student lenders

Your student loans just got more expensive. 

ND AAHD majors display "Ongoing Matter" exhibit on the Mueller Report

"Ongoing Matter: Democracy, Design and the Mueller Report" is a project created to educate and help people interact with the information presented in the "Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election", also known as the Mueller Report.

Observer names new Manager of Talent & Inclusion

Junior Angela Mathew will serve as The Observer’s Manager of Talent & Inclusion for the 2022-2023 term. She will sit on the Editorial Board and ensure accurate, inclusive coverage across the paper. 

Notre Dame partnership aims to address chip shortage

As the global semiconductor shortage continues to plague key industries, companies, governments and other organizations are searching for ways to alleviate it. 

Students, faculty react to updated ‘Victory March’ lyrics

As the football team gears up for their season opener against Ohio State on Saturday, fans will sing the “Notre Dame Victory March” as they root for the Irish. This year, however, the last two lines of the 114-year-old fight song will sound different.

University wage increase takes effect

Notre Dame implemented a new wage structure beginning Aug. 1. 

University Peace Plaza construction to be completed this fall

The Our Lady of the Lake World Peace Plaza is in its final stages of construction and will be finished this fall according to university architect Doug Marsh. 

Rising federal interest rates pinch student borrowers

Lake plaza near completion on campus

University rolls out new tech ethics minor

Professor wins grant for research on red hair

College begins new convocation tradition

Editor's note: A version of this story appeared in print on Aug. 19.

Saint Mary's welcomes class of 2026 to campus

Editor's note: A version of this story appeared in print on Aug. 19.

University hosts Welcome Weekend

More than 2,000 first-year students will descend upon campus to begin their Notre Dame experience this year. The class of 2026, heralded as the most diverse and selective cohort to date, will move into residence halls and acclimate to the campus community around them through Welcome Weekend.

Notre Dame sees increase in selectivity for class of 2026

About 2,053 first-years will arrive on campus this weekend and begin their time at Notre Dame. The class of 2026 followed recent trends, with applications, selectivity and racial diversity all increasing.

Transfer class to participate in Welcome Weekend