Remembering the ND Villa During Fascism - A testimony from Giacometta Limentani, a former student of the Jewish school
“Fra queste mura allievi e maestri ebrei italiani espulsi dalle scuole pubbliche dalle leggi razziali del 1938 trovarono accoglienza…
Beyond the tourist trail: interns explore Catholic education in Slovakia
Judy Hutchinson reflects on a four-day trip to Bardejov, Slovakia, with students participating in the London Global Gateway’s Internship Program.
Where can a semester in London lead? An English graduate student’s perspective
Amanda Bohne taught ‘Romance and Medieval Britain’ on the London Undergraduate Program last year. She reflects on the opportunities that the city opened up for her and shares how her research is taking shape.
Gilman Scholars to study in Rome, London
University of Notre Dame students Frank Chung and Katherine Smith have been selected for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to study or intern abroad during the spring 2018 academic term.
Update on events in Jerusalem
We are currently monitoring events in Jerusalem and the surrounding region, following the announcement by President Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital during a White House speech on December 6. U.S. officials have indicated their plan to reinforce security at multiple American…
Faith Comes First for Fighting Irish Fencers
On paper, they appear to be almost complete opposites: a Jewish New Yorker from Rye, New York, and a Muslim Egyptian from Lexington, Kentucky.
On the strip, under the bright lights of national championships and Olympic trials, they compete in different events.
Kareem elected as foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
Ahsan Kareem, the Robert Moran Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences, has been elected as a foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
Notre Dame awards Luksburg Foundation Collaboration Grants
Eight Notre Dame faculty members have been awarded Luksburg Foundation Collaboration Grants for projects with Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC) faculty in Santiago, Chile. Through a generous gift, the Luksburg Foundation began this grant program in 2013 with Notre Dame International and the Kellogg Institute for International Studies...
Sydney Schneider searching for her family roots in Southern Italy
Sydney Schneider is a slender and gentle study abroad student from Laingsburg, Michigan. She is a Theology and History major at the University of Notre Dame, spending her Fall 2017 semester in Rome as…
Father Jenkins to inaugurate Notre Dame–Newman Centre for Faith and Reason in Dublin
University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., will join the Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, archbishop of Dublin, in inaugurating the Notre Dame–Newman Centre for Faith and Reason in Dublin Nov. 23 (Thursday) with a Mass at 5:30 p.m.
Notre Dame moves up to #3 in the nation for study abroad participation
The Institute for International Education ranked the University of Notre Dame third among doctorate-granting universities for undergraduate participation in study abroad during the academic year 2015-16. This represents an increase from the University’s ranking of #4 last year in the annual Open Doors report.
Irish and Notre Dame STEM students encouraged to apply for a Naughton Fellowship
The University of Notre Dame has opened its annual competition for the Naughton Fellowships. The prestigious international fellowships provide funding for exceptional Ph.D., masters, or undergraduate students with an aptitude for the STEM disciplines to complete research or study in Ireland or at Notre Dame.
Building Community Partnerships for Ethical Global Engagement
Each semester, global learning educators set out to change the way their students see the world.
“I tell my students, one of my goals is to disturb you for the rest of your life—in the best sense,” said Eric Wetzel, director of the Global Health Initiative at Wabash College.
Leadership changes announced at Notre Dame International
Michael E. Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization, recently announced a number of personnel changes at Notre Dame International, beginning with a new executive team:
Provost Thomas Burish to lead visit to China, celebrate opening of Beijing Global Gateway
Celebratory activities will include a panel discussion featuring prominent leaders in business and higher education from the U.S. and China.
Update on London incident in South Kensington
London police have determined that the crash was not terror-related and are treating it as a road collision.
Former chiefs of staff offer wide range of views at Notre Dame Forum
Denis McDonough and Andrew Card spoke to an audience of more than 1,100 as part of the 2017 Notre Dame Forum, “Going Global: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization.”
New director appointed for Catholic initiatives in London
Rev. James M. Lies, C.S.C., a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, has been appointed director for Catholic initiatives and outreach at the University of Notre Dame’s London Global Gateway by Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization.
Update on study abroad in light of recent tensions in North Korea
In the recent tensions with North Korea, Notre Dame International (NDI) recognizes the importance of our role in supporting our students and monitoring world events closely. NDI is working in coordination with the US Department of State and peer institutions to be well-informed and proactively responsive.
Brazilian Judge Sérgio Moro Receives Notre Dame Award
University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., presented the Notre Dame Award to Brazilian Judge Sérgio Moro at a ceremony Oct. 2 (Monday) in São Paulo for his courageous efforts to preserve the “nation’s integrity through his steadfast, unbiased application of the law.”
Judge Sergio Moro's Notre Dame Award acceptance speech
Brief speech of gratitude …
Former presidential chiefs of staff to speak at Notre Dame Forum
Andrew Card and Denis McDonough, chiefs of staff to Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, will discuss U.S. foreign policy in a keynote Notre Dame Forum event at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 (Wednesday) in the Leighton Concert Hall of the University’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
NSF funds Notre Dame philosopher’s project on nature of observations
Nicholas J. Teh, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, along with London School of Economics colleague Bryan W. Roberts, was awarded a National Science Foundation grant to study the nature of observables.
Opening and Blessing of the Villa in Rome
Light pink walls, an original "nasone" fountain, a beautiful garden with wood benches, 21 suite bedrooms, a large kitchen, dining area, laundry room, student activity center, and a roof top…
Live stream of São Paulo Rule of Law conference to be aired on October 3
Notre Dame International and the Notre Dame Law School are partnering with the Faculdade de Direito - Universidade de São Paulo (FDUSP) to present a conference on October 3, 2017. The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Conference aims to bring together intellectuals from the University of Notre Dame, FDUSP, foundations, industry, and policy groups to...
London Director Michael Addo explains why law students should study abroad
Eight students who spent all or part of the 2016-17 academic year in London helped Addo make his point. Several called their time in London their “best semester of law school” while talking about interning with members of Parliament, soaking up London’s culture, and traveling to The Hague and other...
Greater China Scholars Program welcomes Class of 2021
The Greater China Scholars celebrated the beginning of the new academic year at a dinner held at Geddes Hall on Sunday, August 27. Notre Dame faculty and staff from across the university welcomed 13 new freshmen scholars from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and 7 cities in mainland China to begin their...
Video: Notre Dame's pre-health study abroad program in Puebla, Mexico
In Notre Dame International's study abroad program in Puebla, Mexico, students can enroll in a unique pre-medicine track, taking classes on health-related topics at the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla. Participants in this track also shadow doctors twice per week in two Mexican public hospitals, learning about different specialties and...
UK threat level raised to critical after Tube incident
Update: The U.K. threat level was reduced to severe on September 17, 2017. On September 15, 2017, the United Kingdom raised its threat level…
Study Abroad fair presents wide-ranging international opportunities
On Wednesday night, hundreds of students gathered in the ballroom at the Morris Inn to explore different study abroad programs offered by Notre Dame International and discuss these opportunities with representatives.