AmCham China Hosts AI Ethics Panel in Collaboration with Notre Dame Beijing
On July 3, 2024, American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China), in collaboration with Notre Dame Beijing,…
Using forest resources strengthens food security, study finds
Forests can reduce hunger in rural households while also capturing carbon and advancing sustainability goals for low- and middle-income countries, according to new research by Daniel C. Miller, associate professor of environmental policy at Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs.
Eimear Clowry Delaney appointed as Michael J. Smurfit Director of Notre Dame Dublin
Notre Dame Global is excited to announce that Eimear Clowry Delaney has been appointed as the Michael J. Smurfit Director of Notre Dame Dublin and officially assumed the role on July 1, 2024. Professor Kevin Whelan, who has served as the inaugural director since 1998, will now shift his focus...
Peace Accords Matrix expands to the Philippines
Building on its international success and reputation in peace accords monitoring, the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, and its Peace Accords Matrix (PAM) program have launched their next global project: PAM Mindanao (PAM-M) in the Philippines.
COVID-19 pandemic tied to low birth weight for infants in India, study shows
The incidence of low birth weight rose sharply in India amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame. Globally, 1 in 4 newborns has a low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds), and the problem disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries — particularly in...
Notre Dame provost explores Notre Dame’s rich history and deep ties in Santiago, Chile
In March of this year, Notre Dame's Provost, John T. McGreevy, visited Notre Dame Santiago, continuing to build the University’s global strategy against the backdrop of Notre Dame’s longstanding and profound connections in the region.
Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., formally admitted as Honorary Fellow of St Edmund’s College, Cambridge
Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., the University of Notre Dame’s 17th president, has been formally admitted as an Honorary Fellow of St Edmund’s College at the University of Cambridge…
Nanovic Institute, Notre Dame Dublin, and European Movement Ireland welcome European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness to deliver the 2024 Barrett Family Lecture
The Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame will welcome European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness to deliver the fourth Barrett Family Lecture on April 26, 2024, at Iveagh House in Dublin, Ireland.…
Notre Dame International’s Global Citizenship Series: March 2024
In this third installment of the 2024 Notre Dame International series on how all of us in the Notre Dame community can cultivate our global citizenship skills, we feature several performances, lectures, and activities that, during the month of March, open up the world to us right here on the...
Creative Writing MFA Alumni Spotlight: Francisco Aragón ('03)
"I was affiliated with [University of Notre Dame], but I wasn't teaching; I was a full-time arts administrator. I was able to cultivate more meaningful and substantive initiatives that led to a more national footprint. That was when I [and Letras Latinas] began to collaborate with the
…
Faculty, staff, students, and alumni welcome the Year of the Dragon
Expand your understanding of Lunar New Year with a fun toolkit as well as events on campus and in the community.
Notre Dame International’s Global Citizenship Series: February 2024
A sampling of events on campus and in the community that provide opportunities to hone global citizenship competencies
Resources and organizations to explore this Black History Month
Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month, a time to reflect on the legacy and accomplishments of Black Americans. There are many ways to expand your knowledge of Black history in the U.S. and join in commemorating this month.
Notre Dame confers honorary degrees at academic convocation in Rome
At an academic convocation on Monday (Jan. 29) at its Rome Global Gateway, the University of Notre Dame conferred honorary degrees on three distinguished leaders: Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums; Bishop Brian Farrell, L.C., secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity; and Roberto Benigni, an internationally acclaimed...
London workshop explores new ways to address poverty and inequality
Almost 700 million people around the world live in extreme poverty (on less than $2.15 per day), according to the World Bank. And although children only account for 31…
University of Notre Dame strengthens global partnership with Dulwich College Beijing
On December 8, 2023, the University of Notre Dame hosted a special event in partnership with Dulwich College…
Notre Dame International wins Ragan Communications award for innovative museum exhibit
The University of Notre Dame's "The Fabric of a Global University" exhibit, showcased at The History Museum in South Bend, has…
Notre Dame to confer honorary degrees at academic convocation to be held at Rome Global Gateway
At an academic convocation on Jan. 29 at its Rome Global Gateway, the University of Notre Dame will bestow honorary degrees on three individuals who have dedicated their careers to nurturing ecumenical dialogue, promoting the preservation and accessibility of art and cultural artifacts and bringing powerful stories to life in...
Senior Kendra Lyimo named 2024 Marshall Scholar
University of Notre Dame senior Kendra Lyimo will study in the United Kingdom next year as a member of the Marshall Scholars class of 2024. Lyimo is the 11th Marshall Scholar in Notre Dame’s history. With the award, she will continue her education in London, with a focus on the...
Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., elected 18th president of the University of Notre Dame
The Board of Trustees of the University of Notre Dame has elected Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., as the University’s 18th president, effective July 1. He will succeed Rev. John…