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...
Kylemore Abbey Global Centre, campus partners announce new program on literary works and films during pandemics
The Kylemore Abbey Global Centre, along with six partners from across the University of Notre Dame campus, has launched the Kylemore Book Club, an open, multimedia, educational enrichment program featuring Notre Dame’s expert faculty.
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. …
Twenty-six students and alumni awarded Fulbright grants
Notre Dame has been a top producer of Fulbright students for six consecutive years.
Notre Dame to begin fall semester on campus the week of Aug. 10
The University of Notre Dame will welcome students back to campus for the 2020-21 fall semester the week of Aug. 10, two weeks earlier than originally scheduled, and will forgo fall break in October and end the semester before Thanksgiving.
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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With a mysterious virus encroaching, Rome Global Gateway Executive Director Silvia Dall’Olio takes quick action to get students to safety
Dall’Olio is getting high marks from the University for how she reacted, keeping a cool head and taking all the right measures as the world’s second major COVID-19 hotspot was exploding around her.
Brady Stiller named valedictorian; Love Osunnuga selected salutatorian
Brady Stiller of Madisonville, Louisiana, has been named valedictorian and Love Osunnuga from Granger, Indiana, was selected as salutatorian of the 2020 University of Notre Dame graduating class.
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...
Undergrads reflect on coronavirus experiences
A new Kellogg Institute for International Studies project is letting undergraduates tell the world how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting them.
Notre Dame junior Patrick McCabe named 2020 Truman Scholar
University of Notre Dame junior Patrick Hidalgo McCabe has been named a 2020 Truman Scholar, becoming the ninth Notre Dame student selected for the award since 2010.
Notre Dame Chinese community contributes to local coronavirus response
Students, parents of students, alumni, faculty and staff, have donated nearly $40,000 toward the coronavirus response in St. Joseph County — specifically for personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers and others who may come into close contact with the virus.
Notre Dame professor’s family inn serves as port in the storm for students sidelined by coronavirus closure
Mahan Mirza, executive director of the Ansari Institute within the Keough School of Global Affairs, hosted five students at his family's off-campus inn after returning from their spring break course in Oman.
Notre Dame commencement to be held online; on-campus celebration scheduled for spring 2021
In a letter today to the Class of 2020, University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., announced that the University Commencement Ceremony on May 17 will be held online rather than in Notre Dame Stadium.
Level 4 Advisory: Do Not Travel posted by the U.S. Dept. of State
A short while ago, the US Department of State announced that its Worldwide Global Health Advisory has been raised to Level 4, “Do Not Travel.” This message advises those who are abroad to return to the US as soon as possible by commercial means while still available and, if you...
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…
Notre Dame elects Marie Lynn Miranda provost
Marie Lynn Miranda, the former provost of Rice University and a distinguished scholar in the field of children’s environmental health, has been elected the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost of the University of Notre Dame by its Board of Trustees.
Notre Dame switches to online after canceling in-person classes
In the face of the continuing threat of the novel coronavirus, and to mitigate its impact on campus, University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., announced today a suspension of all in-person classes on campus beginning Monday, March 23, through at least Monday, April 13.
Capturing the experience abroad: The 2019 photo contest winners
Notre Dame International’s study abroad team is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 photo contest. This year, more than 400 photos were submitted. Every year, students are encouraged to submit photos for a cash prize, sharing their study abroad experiences and stories through engaging photos. It’s an opportunity...
Notre Dame among top Fulbright producers for sixth consecutive year
Notre Dame was 23rd among all research institutions with 15 Fulbright students for the current academic year.