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‘Powerful Conversations’ with TSU President Glenda Baskin Glover to explore race, gender and faith in leadership

Published: August 30, 2023

“Powerful Conversations,” a series hosted by Angela Logan, the St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration Program and associate teaching professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, will explore the importance of race, gender and faith to the work of leadership. Logan’s first guest is Glenda Baskin Glover, president of Tennessee State...

Pedro Ribeiro appointed vice president for public affairs and communications

Published: August 18, 2023

Sue Ryan

Pedro Ribeiro, senior vice president for communications and public affairs at the Association of American Universities (AAU), has been appointed vice president for public affairs and communications at the University of Notre Dame.

Michiana Community Health Coalition addresses health disparities in South Bend-Elkhart

Published: August 07, 2023

Erin Blasko and Gwen O'Brien, Office of Public Affairs and Communications

Who has their finger on the pulse of public health? One could argue it’s community health workers (CHWs). Some CHWs work in clinics and others are mobile, moving through city neighborhoods and rural areas, sometimes going door to door or hosting resource tables at community events. The workers…

NDLA Board honors Vietnam veteran John Lancaster ’67, ’74 J.D.

Published: July 26, 2023

Notre Dame Law School

This National Disability Independence Day, we look back at a story previously published by Notre Dame Law School about an alumnus honored for his “contributions to people with disabilities worldwide and his life’s reflection of Notre Dame values.”

What Gen Z students want us to know about their lives

Published: July 19, 2023

Notre Dame Magazine

Daymine Snow is a junior and first-generation student with a major in business analytics and a minor in digital technologies. He was recruited to Notre Dame through the Posse Foundation…

Beijing Global Gateway helps secure crucifix from Chinese Artist Dao Zi

Published: July 10, 2023

Colleen Wilcox

Dao Zi is pictured with Jingyu Wang from the BGG The Crucifix…

Initiative on Race and Resilience director highlights importance, history of Juneteenth

Published: June 19, 2023

Pauline Namuleme

Dear Friends, May we celebrate the freedom and self-determination for African Americans that Juneteenth represents. And as we do so, here are a few links to the history of this holiday.…

‘Off the Court’: ND Law hosts event in New York City with Muffet McGraw and Coquese Washington ’97 J.D.

Published: June 15, 2023

Jonathan Bailey

Notre Dame Law School hosted a special alumni event on June 6 in New York City with two legends from the Fighting Irish women’s basketball program. Muffet McGraw, who served as head women’s basketball coach at Notre Dame from 1987 to 2020, and Coquese Washington ’92, ’97 J.D., the head women’s basketball coach at Rutgers, sat down for a fireside chat with G....

Jewish American Heritage Month celebrated on campus and across the nation

Published: May 16, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center film festival and Hesburgh Library exhibit are among several ways to learn more about the Jewish experience.

The Creator's Game: Lacrosse

Published: May 09, 2023

NDWorks

Tara Kenjockety, undergraduate community engagement librarian, Hesburgh Libraries and member of the Indigenous Faculty and Staff Group and Tiffany Gillaspy, music librarian for Hesburgh Libraries hold the flag of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. Notre…

Notre Dame panel to shine light on current and historical significance of HBCUs

Published: August 29, 2023

Jessica Sieff

When the University of Notre Dame hosts Tennessee State University (TSU) this weekend (Sept. 2), it will be the first time in program history the Irish will take to the field with a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Several campus and community events are scheduled to commemorate the historic matchup — beginning with “The Historical and Current Significance of...

Shakespeare at Notre Dame to present ‘Hamlet 50/50,’ a new gender-balanced adaptation of the play

Published: August 17, 2023

Carrie Gates

This week, the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Professional Company will debut “Hamlet 50/50,” a world-premiere adaptation of the play focused on creating a more gender-balanced and equitable production model. “Hamlet 50/50” will be performed in the Patricia George Decio Theatre in the University’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center from Aug. 17 to 27.

2023 Presidential Award winners

Published: August 04, 2023

Human Resources

Each year, the University honors staff colleagues who exemplify Notre Dame’s core values as well as those who make exceptional contributions in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and those who demonstrate principles of servant leadership with Presidential Awards.

Connecting students with the resources and accommodations they need

Published: July 25, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

Brent Fragnoli, a care and wellness consultant and prevention and outreach specialist in the Center for Student Support and Care, partners with colleagues across campus to increase retention, well-being and support for students with disabilities.

Beth Grisoli named assistant vice president of strategic communications

Published: July 14, 2023

Sue Ryan

In her new role, Grisoli manages Notre Dame’s brand content, internal communications and media relations teams and works closely with campus partners on strategic planning and collaboration.

University reaction to Supreme Court decision

Published: June 30, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., made a statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on race-conscious admissions policies in higher education.

Terra Foundation for American Art awards grant to Raclin Murphy Museum of Art in support of Indigenous works

Published: June 19, 2023

Gina Costa

The new museum will include a suite of galleries dedicated to Indigenous Art of the Americas. The galleries open with the North American Art gallery and transition into Mesoamerican Art, followed by the Central and South American Art galleries.

Marguerite Taylor: ‘Beloved matriarch of the Northeast Neighborhood’

Published: June 05, 2023

Cidni Sanders

RCLC staff member emeritus was one of five distinguished leaders in science, business, music and community service bestowed with honorary degrees during the 2023 ceremony and was nominated by University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. She’s also a local legend.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Published: May 16, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

Get resources to learn more about the month, the cultures being celebrated and how you can help combat anti-Asian racism.

Global Religious Observances Calendar highlights diversity, promotes inclusion

Published: May 05, 2023

Cidni Sanders

The free resource is designed to help the Notre Dame community stay informed about faith traditions and celebrations that may be observed by students and colleagues.

Football weekend events center historic matchup with Tennessee State

Published: August 29, 2023

Erin Blasko

Though distinct and celebrated universities in their own right, the values and histories of the University of Notre Dame and Tennessee State University align in many ways, including shared commitments to educational access and equity, civil rights, service and building community among students.…

Global works of art from Notre Dame Crucifix Initiative to be displayed at The History Museum

Published: August 16, 2023

Carrie Gates

Selected works of art from the Crucifix Initiative will be on display in an exhibit on view starting Thursday (Aug. 10) at The History Museum in South Bend, Indiana. Launched in 2019, the initiative seeks to highlight the globalism of Catholicism — and to represent the diversity and internationalism of the University and its community — by building and displaying...

Pioneering disability rights

Published: July 26, 2023

Notre Dame Magazine

July 26 is National Disability Independence Day. In this feature, we look back at a story that appeared previously in Notre Dame Magazine about the pioneering role Notre Dame played in the disability legal rights movement.

A new generation of employees is looking for more than business as usual

Published: July 24, 2023

Notre Dame Magazine

At a recent birthday dinner, a friend asked me what she thought was an easy question. “Now that you’ve finished one decade,”…

Three employees selected for 2023 Michiana Forty Under 40

Published: July 10, 2023

Grace Schutt for NDWorks

The South Bend Regional Chamber released its Forty Under 40 class of 2023, which includes three staff members from Notre Dame. The chamber picks candidates from the area who exemplify a passion for career success and community engagement. In the program’s 17th class, Austin Gammage,…

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., shares Juneteenth message

Published: June 19, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

“Let us recommit ourselves as the Notre Dame community to treating every person with dignity and as a beloved child of God,” Jenkins said.

June is Pride Month

Published: June 18, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

Find out more about the history of the observance as well as resources to support LGBTQ+ community on Notre Dame’s campus and beyond.

First-year or freshman? Internal Communications offers guidance on gender-neutral language

Published: May 22, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

The Office of Internal Communications recently updated the …

Ground broken, mural taking shape at Foundry Field, a true community project

Published: May 16, 2023

Erin Blasko and Carrie Gates

The proposed public-access baseball field is designed to celebrate the Foundry Giants and other underrepresented baseball teams from South Bend’s past. Active during the 1920s, the Giants were a predominantly Black baseball team whose players typically worked in the Studebaker Foundry. The team included several players who went on to play in the Negro Leagues.

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Published: May 01, 2023

diversity.nd.edu

“Our campus community is enriched by their contributions and cultures,” Jenkins said.