International students, scholars receive free tax assistance through collaborative program
Navigating the tax system is complicated enough for many people living in the United States, but it can be particularly complex for international students, scholars, and faculty. Swarnali Sharma had a difficult case after she filed as a J-1 Research Scholar from India. Sharma did everything right; she filed in...
Chinese Culture Society hosts Chinese New Year events for students
Students from the Chinese Culture Society organized a special event to celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 8, 2019. At the North and South Dining Halls on campus, all students were invited to celebrate the year of the pig with festive decorations and traditional Asian cuisine. The menu included...
The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies hosts two conferences with support of Santiago Global Center
Pictured: Margaret Brehony, President, Society for Irish Latin American Studies (SILAS);Patrick Griffin, Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies; and Justin Harman, Conference Convenor
The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies…
Interested in studying abroad next year? There are programs still available
Would you enjoy a trek through Jordan by camelback or visiting holy sites in Nazareth and Bethlehem? Interested in studying abroad in the most populated urban area in the world? What about exploring a vibrant European city known for its international literary festivals? The adventures are endless for those interested...
Submissions for 2018 photo and video contest due January 31
DeMoe is standing at the top of Mt. Geraneia, which overlooks the Gulf of Corinth After a long day of hiking and getting lost, Dominique DeMoe eventually found her way to the top of Mount Geraneia in Greece. To her left, she could see the ancient city of Corinth, where...
Beyond the Dome: Notre Dame's commitment to internationalization
To prepare students for leadership roles in a changing global landscape, we are bringing Notre Dame to the world and the world to Notre Dame….” -President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. There is power in that statement. Intention. The message is also tangible. The University’s commitment to internationalization is demonstrated...
Notre Dame International announces faculty research grant recipients for fall 2018
Fifteen collaborative research grants were awarded to Notre Dame faculty and research partners around the world. Notre Dame International released the list of recipients for the 2018 fall grant cycle for the Asia Research Collaboration Grant…
Campus Dining leaders bring international cuisine, fresh vision to Notre Dame
Hailing from places like Korea, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, Italy, Poland, Bosnia and a host of other countries around the world, Campus Dining staff are almost as international as the cuisine they offer. Faculty, staff and students can pick up dishes such as Vietnamese pho and spicy Thai and curry...
New Report: Notre Dame is #2 in the nation for study abroad participation
The University of Notre Dame’s commitment to internationalization continues to be recognized on a national level, as the University moves up in the rankings for study abroad participation. The Institute for International Education ranks Notre Dame second among doctorate-granting universities for undergraduate participation during 2016-2017.…
Strengthening Ties in India
Provost Visits Mumbai, New Delhi
ISSA announces new T-shirt design contest winner
International Student and Scholar Affairs, a division of Notre Dame International, unveiled the 2018 T-shirt design contest winner. Xinyue Zhao, a second year PhD student in the Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics,…
Greater China Scholars Easter Celebration Dinner
On April 3, 2018, the Greater China Scholars celebrated Easter together, learned about Catholic traditions and Jesus’ resurrection, and shared reflections. This was possible through the generous support from the Our Lady of Perpetual Succor Global Endowment and the collaboration with Campus Ministry. …
Notre Dame International announces new recipients of NDI faculty research grants
Sixteen collaborative research grants were awarded to Notre Dame faculty and research partners around the world.
Notre Dame International hosted a special ceremony to honor and recognize the recipients for the 2018-19 international research collaboration grant cycle.
NDI’S Roy Bronkema directs international students both in the office and on stage
While ISSA's Roy Bronkema enjoys working with the international community by day, he’s also found himself in a similar role at night. The piano performance major recently served as the music director for South Bend Civic Theater’s performance of “In the Heights,” with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Shedding light on higher education and culture in Japan: NDI's Kyle Sturges receives Fulbright Award
Study Abroad Assistant Director Kyle Sturges is one of 10 recipients in the country to receive the grant for the International Education Administrators (IEA) seminar.
Greater China Scholars celebrate the Lantern Festival
The Greater China Scholars Program wishes you a happy and prosperous Year of Dog.
How an international economics and peace studies major found his mission — conducting research that helps refugees and Italian locals
When Francesco Tassi arrived at Notre Dame, he was sure he would major in finance. But a lecture on refugees set him on a different path — one that led him to travel through Italy for three months to study refugee integration firsthand. Tassi, who was born in Italy and...
How a philosophy major developed a passion for researching women’s rights in Latin America
One week into her senior year, Natasha Reifenberg headed to an academic health conference in El Salvador, presenting a policy brief based in research she had been involved in for the last two years. An opportunity usually reserved for distinguished academics, the trip was just one of many highlights in an...
Leadership changes announced at Notre Dame International
Michael E. Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization, recently announced a number of personnel changes at Notre Dame International, beginning with a new executive team:
Applications now open for Family Friendship Program participants
For more than 50 years, International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) at the University of Notre Dame has paired international students with members of the local community, allowing participants to learn more about different cultures, traditions, and languages.