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Notre Dame begins academic year with welcome mass

By Annelise Demers · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

The University of Notre Dame launched the new academic year with its annual Welcome Back Mass presided over by University President Fr. Robert Dowd.

Holy Cross College welcomes class of 2028

By Observer Staff Report · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

Holy Cross College welcomed 272 new students to campus this weekend.

2024 Saint Catherine Award given to senior

By Observer Staff Report · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

Aaren Fernandez, a senior at Saint Mary's College, received the Saint Catherine award for embodying personal excellence and service work.

Students return with fresh experiences following summer internships, service

By Grace Tadajweski · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

Students participate in various summer activities, capitalizing on their passions and future career goals.

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Notre Dame class of 2028 begins by breaking records

By Grace Tadajweski · Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

The Class of 2028 yielded the University's lowest acceptance rate yet and highest yield rate. The class moves in today and starts classes on Tuesday.

University to host Welcome Weekend for over 2,000 new students

By Isa Sheikh · Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

The University prepares to welcome its most selective class in history.

Saint Mary's summer programs offer attendees college life experience

By Aynslee Dellacca · Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

The Pre-College and Summer programs and Saint Mary's College offer a variety of opportunities to experience the College campus and life.

Former Fisher, Pangborn residents prepare to move dorms

By Liam Kelly · Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024

Former residents of Fisher Hall will move into Zahm Hall for two years, while former residents of Pangborn will move into the newly completed Graham Family Hall.

Orientation Week at Saint Mary’s College welcomes class of 2028

By Aynslee Dellacca · Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024

The new class of 2028 will be welcomed with open arms by the Saint Mary's community with a wide variety of programming and celebration.

SMC SGA president and vice president reflect on 2023-2024 term

By Aynslee Dellacca · Friday, May 17, 2024

Seniors Scarlet Peters and Hannah Kaczor reflect on serving as president and vice president during their senior year at Saint Mary’s.

Shaker Erbini named salutatorian of Notre Dame’s class of 2024

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 17, 2024

Salutatorian Shaker Erbini highlights the significance of faith, mentorship and balance while preparing to pursue medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Tri-campus plans events for graduation

By Observer Staff Report · Friday, May 17, 2024

Commencement masses and ceremonies will be held at Notre Dame, Saint Mary's and Holy Cross.

Holy Cross College names 2024 valedictorian

By Liam Kelly · Friday, May 17, 2024

Senior visual arts major Stephanie Nunez was named Holy Cross College's 2024 valedictorian.

Graduating seniors to pursue religious life in Chicago, Notre Dame

By Grace Tadajweski · Friday, May 17, 2024

Seniors Anna Polivka and Jack Herzog reflect on what led them to their decisions and what their futures hold as they prepare to enter religious life.

Notre Dame graduates pursue paths of service beyond campus boundaries

By Annelise Demers · Friday, May 17, 2024

Following their graduation from Notre Dame, a cohort of students opt for participating in service through programs such as the Alliance for Catholic Education and Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos.