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'Word of the Year' selections sow campus backlash

By Claire Lee · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Professors and students share their thoughts on words of the year selected by various dictionaries.

Tutors at the Writing and Tutoring Center train with each other

Writing and Tutoring Center embroiled in finals season

By Sophie Lewandowski · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

The director of the Writing and Tutoring Center and tutor staff share their experiences and the benefits of their services to Saint Mary’s students.

University task force examines adding AI core requirement

By Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

The Data, AI and Computing Initiative’s Curriculum and Learning Task Force is exploring how to help students navigate the responsibilities and risks that come with AI use. Their findings will be reported to University administrators early next semester.

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University releases annual financial report showing strong endowment performance

By Observer Staff Report · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

The University published its annual financial report that revealed an increase of endowment assets, athletic contract revenues and net additional revenue, with decreases in net revenue from tuition.

Howard residents prepare for size of community to double in Grojean

By Sophie Hanawalt · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Student leaders in Howard Hall and the dorm’s rector reflect on the dorm’s impending move across South Quad to Grojean Hall, where their community will nearly double in size from 148 to 275 students.

Notre Dame launches partnership with leading universities on civics research

By David Murphy · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Notre Dame has launched a $600,000 research collaboration with UC Riverside and Harvard to develop more effective ways of measuring what students learn from civic education in the United States.

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Saint Mary’s introduces new center for academic advising and career development

By Berhan Hagezom · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Provost and vice president of academic affairs Megan Zwart sent an email to students on Friday afternoon detailing the near completion of the Prikkel Advising, Career, and Experience (PACE) Center, where students will be able to access both the advising office and Career Crossings office in a centralized space.

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Hall presidents detail plans to give back to community during holiday season

By Emily Barlett · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Howard, Duncan and Welsh Family Halls organized various fundraising and service events.

Notre Dame community reflects on Pope Leo’s visit to Lebanon

By Mara Hall · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Amid political, economic, and religious uncertainty, Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon brought a message of peace after celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in Turkey.

Chemical leak in Stepan Chemistry Hall elicits hazmat response

By Observer Staff Report · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

A hazardous materials emergency was reported in Stepan Chemistry Hall, with four individuals brought to the Notre Dame Wellness Center for evaluations.

ND holds Mass in response to USCCB call for humane treatment of immigrants

By Lucy Loes · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

The Mass for immigrants and immigration advocacy at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart was one of the ways the University has responded to the USCCB’s condemnation of the Trump administration’s immigration tactics.

South Dining Hall sees ‘unbearable’ temperatures amid renovations

By Mara Hall · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

In the open but under-construction South Dining Hall, sections of the dining room have reached temperatures over 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Korean language students use virtual reality to explore traditions

By Claire Lee · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Immersive technology and hands-on cultural projects are reshaping how the Korean language is taught at Notre Dame.

Author touches upon new book exploring intersectionality

Theologian explores coexistence of Catholicism and feminism

By Leylany Rivera · Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

The Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary's College hosted theologian and author Julie Rubio on Tuesday evening for a virtual conversation on her recent book, ”Can You Be a Catholic and a Feminist?” a work that probes longstanding tensions between two ideas often viewed as incompatible.