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.
Fulbright students share language, culture with local school children, translate texts for parents amid pandemic
The pandemic has disrupted student travel and limited classroom instruction here and abroad, so many FLTAs have turned to virtual tools such as Flipgrid and Google Meet to engage with students remotely.
Staff member paints piece for Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year, known in China and East Asia as the Spring Festival, starts this Friday, Feb. 12. The celebration lasts two weeks, culminating with what's known as the Lantern Festival. Vivian Zhou…
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."
From Brazil to Rome: A Notre Dame student’s experience with the new study abroad locally program
In early July, Nicole Marinho Vieira Weiss found out she would not be able to attend the University of Notre Dame’s campus due to the new COVID-19 regulations. The finance and economics major was excited to start her freshman year, but quickly found herself overwhelmed with disappointment, and started searching...
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...
Notre Dame president expresses concerns over proposed homeland security changes for international students
In a letter to the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., registered his concerns with proposed changes to the department’s policy that would make it harder for international students to enroll in U.S. universities.
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.
Statement from Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the status of international students
"I was heartened to learn that the government has abandoned plans which would have resulted in the deportation of foreign students enrolled at certain American colleges and universities. Their presence enriches us all. They should be welcomed, not threatened or sent home."
Originally published by Notre Dame News…
Notre Dame to file brief in support of Harvard, MIT court motion
University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., today announced that the University would in coming days file an amicus curiae brief in support of a court motion by Harvard University and MIT to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from expelling international students who are enrolled exclusively...
Letter from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf
The following letter was sent from University president Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf in response to his proposed policy of deporting foreign students unable to find in-person alternatives when universities implement online instruction.
Notre Dame International responds to latest ICE guidelines
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Monday that international students obtaining a college degree in the United States will not be allowed to stay in the country if their institution is holding courses online for the 2020 fall semester. Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization,...
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.
Fr. Jenkins writes letter to Secretary of State urging the expediting of visas for international students
On Friday, May 29, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. wrote a letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, urging the State Department to prioritize the expediting of visas for international students so they can join their classmates on campus in the fall. …
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.
Environmental concerns transcend borders and build bridges in Middle East
Notre Dame will host two speakers on Thursday evening January 30th, one Palestinian and one Israeli, to discuss the difference between their backgrounds and finding common ground through their experience at the Arava Institute of Environmental Studies…
Notre Dame International to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 18-22
Notre Dame International, with support from other campus departments and organizations, is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) from November 18-22. 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 International introduces two new faculty research grants for 2019-2020
Notre Dame International’s faculty research grant cycle is now open and more opportunities are available internationally for the 2019-2020 cycle. Two new grants have been created through generous University benefactors, including the Wine Family Beijing Global Gateway Research Grant Program…