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…
Students invited to explore opportunities abroad during annual Study Abroad Week
Notre Dame International is hosting a series of events to help connect students with resources and information on study abroad opportunities around the world. Study Abroad Week kicks off Monday, September 9. Throughout the week, students are encouraged to participate in signature events, information sessions, and social opportunities.…
Roundtable discussion on digital humanities in early China hosted at the Beijing Global Gateway
Cai hosted a roundtable discussion on June 24 at Notre Dame’s Beijing Global Gateway
Liang Cai, assistant professor of history, and Meng Jiang…
2019 study abroad photo contest now open
Hillary Alamene’s photo from the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem won first place win the 2018 photo contest Notre Dame International’s study abroad photo contest is now accepting submissions for the 2019 cycle. Undergraduate students are encouraged to share their study abroad experiences and stories through engaging and inspiring photos. The...
Chilean champion for underprivileged students receives Notre Dame honorary degree
Ignacio Sánchez, a pediatrician, longtime faculty member and president of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, received an honorary degree of doctor of science at Notre Dame’s 174th University Commencement ceremony on May 19.…
Notre Dame International announces the 2018-2019 faculty research grants
Michael Pippenger announced the new grant recipients at a special ceremony on April 30 Forty-six new collaborative international research grants have been awarded to Notre Dame faculty and research partners around the world. Notre Dame International hosted a special ceremony Tuesday, April 30 to honor and recognize the 2018-2019 recipients for...
Daniel Schwake named new executive director of the University of Notre Dame at Tantur
Notre Dame International is excited to announce that Daniel Schwake has been appointed executive director of the University of Notre Dame at Tantur. This newly created position, which will contribute to the Jerusalem Global Gateway and the Tantur Ecumenical Institute…
The Keough-Naughton Library Research Award in Irish Studies welcomes first recipient to campus
Keelan Harkin from Canada is the first Keough-Naughton Library Research Award in Irish Studies grant recipient to visit campus.
The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies and Notre Dame International are excited to welcome the first grant recipient to campus for the Keough-Naughton Library Grant Award in Irish Studies…
International students, scholars receive free tax assistance through collaborative program
Navigating the tax system is complicated enough for many people living in the United States, but it can be particularly complex for international students, scholars, and faculty. Swarnali Sharma had a difficult case after she filed as a J-1 Research Scholar from India. Sharma did everything right; she filed in...
Chinese Culture Society hosts Chinese New Year events for students
Students from the Chinese Culture Society organized a special event to celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 8, 2019. At the North and South Dining Halls on campus, all students were invited to celebrate the year of the pig with festive decorations and traditional Asian cuisine. The menu included...
Interested in studying abroad next year? There are programs still available
Would you enjoy a trek through Jordan by camelback or visiting holy sites in Nazareth and Bethlehem? Interested in studying abroad in the most populated urban area in the world? What about exploring a vibrant European city known for its international literary festivals? The adventures are endless for those interested...
Applications for summer study abroad programs due February 1
Notre Dame International is reminding students to submit summer study abroad program applications by Friday, February 1. There are more than 20 programs open for summer 2019 and available to students from every college and major.…
Students compete for a “trip of a lifetime” in the Galápagos Islands
Two College of Science faculty members are inviting students to compete and apply for a trip to the Galápagos Islands. Six students will be chosen to trace the steps that Charles Darwin took on his path to discovery. The week-long trip takes place August 3-9 and is open to Notre...
Beyond the Dome: Notre Dame's commitment to internationalization
To prepare students for leadership roles in a changing global landscape, we are bringing Notre Dame to the world and the world to Notre Dame….” -President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. There is power in that statement. Intention. The message is also tangible. The University’s commitment to internationalization is demonstrated...
Notre Dame International announces faculty research grant recipients for fall 2018
Fifteen collaborative research grants were awarded to Notre Dame faculty and research partners around the world. Notre Dame International released the list of recipients for the 2018 fall grant cycle for the Asia Research Collaboration Grant…
Record number of Notre Dame students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship has been awarded to five Notre Dame students who will be studying abroad in spring 2019. This is a record number of recipients for the University in a single application cycle. Among the selected students: • Junior Seth Cattanach of...
Hannah Hemphill named academic director of the Jerusalem Global Gateway
Notre Dame International is pleased to announce that Dr. Hannah Hemphill has been appointed academic director of the University of Notre Dame’s Jerusalem Global Gateway. Hannah Hemphill will provide academic oversight to Notre Dame undergraduates, as well as create pathways for Notre Dame faculty, post-docs, and graduate students to extend the...
Life in Rio: A student’s perspective on NDI’s newest Brazil program
Gabrielle Brookins is a junior studying business analytics in the Mendoza College of Business with a minor in Africana studies. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native is the first student with Notre Dame International to study abroad in Rio de Janeiro. She writes about what life was like in Rio and the...
The Insider Project: Exploring ethnic identity and self-esteem in Vietnam
Tony Do with two other student research assistants at Imperial City, Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Notre Dame senior Tony Do didn’t know what to expect when he landed in Vietnam for the first time. His uncle was picking him up first thing in the morning to drive...
Notre Dame community in India celebrated with special event
The Mumbai Global Center hosted an event to celebrate the Notre Dame community in India and welcome newly admitted students.
Graham Spickett-Jones named executive director of the London Global Gateway
Graham Spickett-Jones has been appointed executive director of the University of Notre Dame’s London Global Gateway. Spickett-Jones will serve the University’s faculty and students, and support the broader community of alumni, parents and partners from the University’s London base
Internship programs at London Global Gateway offer “remarkable experiences” outside the classroom
When Jim English, a Notre Dame senior, spent a semester at the London Global Gateway last spring, he gained knowledge of British politics that would rival most locals. As a political science major, English applied for the parliamentary internship as soon as he heard he had been accepted into the...
Jingyu Wang named executive director of the Beijing Global Gateway
Notre Dame International is excited to announce that Jingyu Wang has been appointed executive director of the University of Notre Dame’s Beijing Global Gateway.
ISSA announces new T-shirt design contest winner
International Student and Scholar Affairs, a division of Notre Dame International, unveiled the 2018 T-shirt design contest winner.
Xinyue Zhao, a second year PhD student in the Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics,…
A bicycle, a boreen, and a broken arm: A Dublin alum’s tale of building resilience, empathy, and community in Ireland
Greer Hannan, a triple Domer, lives in Louisville, Kentucky, where she works as the Grant Compliance Coordinator managing federal funding for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a homeless services agency. She reflects on a year in Dublin and explains how challenges faced during her immersive experience set her...