Notre Dame International to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 15-21
Notre Dame International, with support from other campus departments and organizations, is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) from November 15-21, 2021. 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.…...
Notre Dame Law JSD student wins important parental rights case before the Chilean Constitutional Tribunal
Jorge Barrera Rojas, a student in Notre Dame Law School’s J.S.D. program, recently represented 15 senators before the Chilean Constitutional Tribunal — the country’s highest court — resulting in a landmark ruling that protects the right of parents to educate their children.…
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.…
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…
Statement: Father Jenkins on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
“As we mark the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we have an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the peoples and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands to our world, and particularly to the United States."
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."
Originally published by Colleen Wilcox…
Statement by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., President, University of Notre Dame
"Please join me and the Notre Dame community this evening in praying for the victims of the senseless murders in Atlanta. Please also remember in your prayers their families and friends who must live with these painful losses."
Notre Dame among top Fulbright producers for 7th straight year
With 29 finalists, the University ranked 7th this year in a tie with New York University, according to the U.S. State Department, which administers the Fulbright Program via the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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...
Statement by Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on presidential orders and actions
"We’re thankful that President Biden has taken immediate action through an executive order to preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and for his support for legislation to provide permanent status and a path to citizenship for Dreamers."
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 files formal comment with Department of Homeland Security
Three University of Notre Dame leaders have filed a formal comment on behalf of the University urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would make it harder for international students to enroll in U.S. universities. The comment amplifies concerns expressed this week in a...
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 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...
Virtual ThinkND series explores communicating across cultures
A new fall online series offered by the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association is aimed at helping participants develop communication skills critical to enhancing cultural awareness, knowledge and practical skills in the increasingly diverse contemporary workplace.
Notre Dame suspends all fall study abroad programs
After considering the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact worldwide and consulting with faculty, domestic and international medical professionals, peers and other experts, the University has suspended all undergraduate and graduate study abroad programs for the fall semester.
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 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.