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Three left with non-life-threatening injuries in Eddy Street shooting

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026

Three people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting early Saturday morning near Eddy Street Commons.

Interim rector appointed for McGlinn Hall

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

Ally Liedtke, assistant director of housing assignments in Residential Life, will serve as McGlinn Hall’s interim rector, an email to hall residents stated today. The appointment fills a hole in hall leadership opened on June 29 when rector Elizabeth Greenop was placed on leave from the University.

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Testing accommodations garner mixed opinions among ND professors

By Matthew Morin · Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026

Notre Dame faculty members add to a national conversation about testing accommodations through their own experiences in the classroom and with University accessibility services.

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Veldman Family Psychology Clinic opens doors at open house

By Mara Hall · Sunday, July 26, 2026

The Wilma & Peter Veldman Family Psychology Clinic opens to the public, supporting the South Bend community through proximity, research and training.

New dining facility for athletes unveiled

By Observer News Staff · Monday, July 6, 2026

The Patrick Kramer Dining Room is located within the new Shields Family Hall.

Lyons Hall, a beige brick building, has weathered sign hanging from it. Building is surrounded by construction equipment and chain link fence with signs reading "All visitors must check in at site office" and "Do not enter authorized personnel only."

Summer renovations abound on Notre Dame campus

By Mara Hall · Monday, July 6, 2026

Campus renovations at Notre Dame abound, as residence halls, academic, athletic and dining structures undergo numerous changes.

Notre Dame investigates McGlinn rector for alleged sexual misconduct

By Gray Nocjar · Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Elizabeth Greenop, rector of McGlinn Hall since 2024, is under investigation by the Office of Institutional Equity for alleged sexual misconduct stemming from anonymous Instagram posts. The McGlinn community was informed on Monday that Greenop is on leave.

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Brett Kavanaugh named a panelist for 9/11 lecture

By Observer News Staff · Monday, June 29, 2026

Panelists will discuss their personal experiences and the legacy of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks for the 5th annual Jeanie Poole O’Shaughnessy Memorial Lecture.

Notre Dame food delivery robots join mass exodus from college campuses

By Observer News Staff · Saturday, June 20, 2026

Notre Dame is losing its fleet of over 50 food delivery robots as the parent company transitions to grocery delivery. This change is not unique to Notre Dame.

CUA theology dean to replace John Cavadini as director of McGrath Institute for Church Life

By Mara Hall · Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Joseph Capizzi will become the director of the McGrath Institute in July. John Cavadini will return to full-time research and teaching within the theology department, but the reason for his step down from the institute is unclear.

Notre Dame becomes first college to participate in global Rosary prayer for priests

By Mara Hall · Saturday, June 13, 2026

The University, through the work of the local chapter of the Mission of the Immaculata, is a host location for the globally-recognized Rosary Relay.

Tornado warning issued for tri-campus community

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, June 11, 2026

St. Joseph County was issued a tornado warning at 9:26 p.m. on June 11, which is not set to expire until 2 a.m. on June 12.

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Saint Mary’s publicly announces $200 million Ring Out Ring True campaign

By Berhan Hagezom · Saturday, June 6, 2026

Through Saint Mary's Alumnae Reunion, the classes of '1s and '6s will be introduced to the new $200 million initiative set by the College. President Katie Conboy, vice president for advancement Holly Johnson, and 2025-2026 student trustee Angelina Stupak reflect on the planning and execution of the campaign.

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New bell revealed in Le Mans Bell Tower

By Observer News Staff · Saturday, June 6, 2026

As part of the launch of the new Ring Out Ring True campaign, a major celebration unveiled the new bell in the Bell Tower of Le Mans Hall.

Former Holy Cross President and Notre Dame leader dies at 78

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, June 4, 2026

Fr. David Theodore Tyson also spent 13 years as president of the University of Portland in Oregon. He died peacefully at the age 78 after a brief illness.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart with 150 members of the congregation present and 25 priests dressed in purple vestments near the alter during the consecration.

Notre Dame dedicates Mass to sexual assault survivors

By Observer News Staff · Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Notre Dame dedicated a Monday 11:30 a.m. Basilica Mass to survivors of sexual assault following last Thursday’s release of an external report revealing that Fr. David Porterfield and Fr. Thomas King, both former rectors, had groomed and sexually abused students during their respective tenures at Notre Dame and Holy Cross College.

Renovations for three North Quad residences confirmed by University Architect

By Mara Hall · Sunday, May 31, 2026

A look into the buildings that make up North Quad in light of renovation plans existing for Farley, Zahm and Cavanaugh, but plans for Keenan-Standford remain undetermined.

ND establishes new policy for investigations into sexual misconduct and violence against students

By Observer News Staff · Friday, May 29, 2026

Following the release of an investigation into sexual abuse by two priests at Notre Dame, the University has established a new policy which will require it to investigate allegations of sex-based misconduct and violence against students by people in positions of trust, even if they are no longer employees of the University.

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Sexual abuse by former Zahm and Sorin rectors confirmed after investigation

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, May 28, 2026

The University of Notre Dame has released a report detailing sexual abuse and misconduct in the 1980s and 1990s by Fr. Thomas King, former rector of Zahm Hall, and Fr. David Porterfield, former rector of Sorin Hall.

Notre Dame global health professor elected to city council

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, May 21, 2026

Heidi Beidinger-Burnett, professor of the practice in the Eck Institute for Global Health, has replaced Troy Warner on city council.

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