NDI strengthens travel risk management program with International SOS partnership
Notre Dame International has partnered with International SOS (ISOS), the world’s leading international medical and security assistance company, to help inform, advise, and assist University travelers before and during University-related trips abroad.…
Beijing Global Gateway hosts graduation ceremony for five students unable to return to campus
The University of Notre Dame’s Beijing Global Gateway (BGG) hosted a special graduation ceremony to honor five students who were unable to attend Notre Dame’s commencement ceremony in May due to the global pandemic. The event was hosted on Sunday, July 18 at the BGG and was also available as...
NDI responds to latest announcement from the Department of Homeland Security regarding international students
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is withdrawing a proposed rule that would make it harder for international students to maintain enrollment in U.S. universities. A formal notice withdrawing the proposed rule was published Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in the Federal Register.…
Leah Zimmer honored with Dick and Peggy Notebaert Award
Leah Zimmer, director of International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) at Notre Dame International, is the recipient of the Dick and Peggy Notebaert Award. The honor is given during graduation to a faculty member or administrator who has had a significant positive impact on graduate student development.…
Notre Dame to resume study abroad for fall 2021
The University of Notre Dame is moving forward with plans to send students abroad for the fall 2021 semester. An email was sent out to all affected students on May 13. “We’re thrilled to be able to resume study abroad after such a long disruption, and our students soon will...
Building community, tearing down walls: New initiative launches in Jerusalem
The University of Notre Dame at Tantur (UNDT) is announcing a new initiative that invites students to be part of an international residential community. Applications are now open to university students from diverse backgrounds that are interested in forming and engaging with a community that follows ecumenical values and fosters interfaith dialog.…
Notre Dame suspends 2021 outgoing summer study abroad and global education programs
Due to the unpredictable nature of global travel during COVID-19, the University is suspending all undergraduate summer 2021 outbound study abroad and global education programs. An email was sent out to all affected students and faculty on March 29.…
Statement by Michael Pippenger, Vice President & Associate Provost for Internationalization
"The University’s mission statement is clear: we have an obligation to 'create a sense of human solidarity and concern for the common good that will bear fruit.' Guided by this conviction, Notre Dame International stands in solidarity with Asian and Asian American communities everywhere."…
Notre Dame professor hosts international conference on diversity and inclusion in the classroom
Carol Tomlinson, William Clay Parrish Professor Emeritus, was the keynote speaker at the virtual event. An international colloquium series on diversity and inclusion in the classroom attracted nearly 1,500 participants from public, private, charter, and religious sectors across thirteen countries. The virtual conference, “One Size Does Not Fit All: International Virtual...
Notre Dame ranks top 10 in nation for study abroad participation
The University of Notre Dame’s commitment to internationalization continues to be recognized on a national level, as the University ranks in the top ten for study abroad participation. The Institute for International Education ranks Notre Dame 7th among doctorate-granting universities for undergraduate study abroad participation during the 2018-19 academic year.…...
New initiative supports international students unable to return to campus
Notre Dame International has launched a new initiative to better support international students unable to return to campus for the current academic semester and beyond. The initiative, called Engage ND, helps connect students to campus resources and the Notre Dame global network, enhancing their experience and relationship with the University.…...
Notre Dame partners with Fulbright COMEXUS to strengthen ties between US, Mexico universities
The University of Notre Dame and partners are now accepting applications for the Becas Fulbright-García Robles COMEXUS Mexico Studies Chair, which funds a senior scholar from a Mexican university to be in residence for a semester.…
New study abroad podcast features student stories from abroad
The study abroad team at Notre Dame International is launching a new podcast meant to highlight the diversity of experiences abroad among students, returnees, and alumni. The weekly podcast, BeyoND Study Abroad…
Notre Dame International to host virtual panel on domestic violence from a global perspective
Notre Dame International (NDI) is hosting a virtual panel on domestic violence through the perspectives of experts from India, Mexico and the United States. The Oct. 16 event titled “Domestic Violence: Empowerment and Community Intervention” is part of NDI’s global roundtable series focusing on global challenges during the pandemic and beyond.…...
Notre Dame International launches new digital initiative to enhance the study abroad experience
The study abroad team at Notre Dame International is launching a new digital initiative that connects the different phases of study abroad and enhances the experience for students. Study Abroad Compass, a newly-developed and innovative program, will be a collection of courses, online lectures, and certificates completed over the different...
Notre Dame signs agreement with Yad Vashem promoting Holocaust education and research
The University of Notre Dame and its global network, including the University of Notre Dame at Tantur located in Jerusalem, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. The agreement was made official today during a virtual ceremony, signed by Yad Vashem Director-General...
Notre Dame International responds to latest ICE guidelines
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Monday that international students obtaining a college degree in the United States will not be allowed to stay in the country if their institution is holding courses online for the 2020 fall semester. Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization,...
Notre Dame International honors Global Gateway academic directors
As their terms come to a close, Notre Dame International (NDI) would like to honor and recognize the accomplishments of the three academic directors: JoAnn DellaNeva (London Global Gateway), Hannah Hemphill (Jerusalem Global Gateway), and Heather Hyde Minor (Rome Global Gateway). As academic directors, they have each played a critical role...
Notre Dame International introduces new virtual series focused on global challenges during pandemic and beyond
Notre Dame International (NDI) is launching a new series of virtual events dedicated to internationalizing conversations and introducing diverse perspectives. NDI’s Global Roundtable Series will partner with various departments and institutes across campus, as well as feature leaders from partner universities and institutions around the world.…
Joshua Copeland named executive director of the University of Notre Dame (USA) in England
Notre Dame International is appointing Joshua Copeland as the new executive director of the University of Notre Dame (USA) in England (UNDE), which hosts the London Global Gateway. Copeland, who currently serves as the director of student affairs for UNDE, will work in collaboration with academic leaders to create new...
Fr. Jenkins writes letter to Secretary of State urging the expediting of visas for international students
On Friday, May 29, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. wrote a letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, urging the State Department to prioritize the expediting of visas for international students so they can join their classmates on campus in the fall. …
International student reflections from the class of 2020
International Student Reflections is a series of personal essays from the class of 2020. Since COVID-19 has impacted this year's commencement activities, we offered graduates the chance to share their deeply personal reflections on how they will remember their time at the University of Notre Dame.
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Mexico City Global Center to launch new virtual lecture series
A new series of virtual lectures will launch in May, highlighting the current work and partnerships between the University of Notre Dame and Mexico. Lecture topics include economic development and public finance, medicine and culture, and the spread of vector-borne diseases in Mexico. The first of three lectures will be...
Notre Dame suspends all 2020 outgoing summer study abroad programs
In response to the escalation of 2019-novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and continued global uncertainty, the University of Notre Dame is suspending all summer 2020 outbound study abroad programs. An email…
Finding a common language through dance in Brazil
Godsee Joy is a senior from Silver Spring, Maryland, currently studying economics and peace studies with a minor in data science. While at the University of Notre Dame, she has been heavily involved with research, community engagement, and international travel. Currently, she serves as a department director in …
New Notre Dame and United Kingdom Seed Grant Program now accepting applications
In order to promote the development of collaborative proposals between Notre Dame and university faculty in the United Kingdom, the University of Notre Dame is introducing a pilot program entitled the Notre Dame and United Kingdom (ND/UK) Seed Grant Program. The Seed Grant Program offers Notre Dame faculty the opportunity to...
Notre Dame International to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 18-22
Notre Dame International, with support from other campus departments and organizations, is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) from November 18-22. IEW is a national event coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education to celebrate and promote global exchange between the United States and other countries.…
‘Bridge building’ with the East: Provost’s visit marks 40 years of Notre Dame in China
Forty years ago, Rev. Theodore “Ted” Hesburgh, C.S.C., then president of the University of Notre Dame, first visited China as part of an effort to build bridges with leaders in higher education that could lead to better relations between East and West.…
Notre Dame International hosts reception honoring partnership and faculty exchange program with KU Leuven, Belgium
A special event was hosted on Friday, September 20 at Innovation Park to recognize the growing relationship between the University of Notre Dame and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium. The day had started with the first Notre Dame/Leuven international collaborative workshop in ancient, medieval, and renaissance philosophy. Following the workshop,...
Notre Dame International introduces two new faculty research grants for 2019-2020
Notre Dame International’s faculty research grant cycle is now open and more opportunities are available internationally for the 2019-2020 cycle. Two new grants have been created through generous University benefactors, including the Wine Family Beijing Global Gateway Research Grant Program…