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.
International Ambassadors: the ISSA Student Leadership Team
For the average incoming freshman, leaving friends and family to go to college for the first time is often an overwhelming experience. But for international students, these nerves and uncertainties are amplified, as they must travel longer distances and face an entirely new culture and language. That’s where the Notre...
Students, alumni, parents and friends gather in Beijing to honor Greater China Scholars and tour new Beijing Global Gateway
The largest gathering of alumni, parents, students, and friends of Notre Dame in Asia came together this weekend in Beijing. Centered around Notre Dame International’s seventh Greater China Scholars Weekend, an annual event celebrating the top twenty high school applicants to Notre Dame from the greater China region, the Notre...
Statement by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame
At 11 a.m. on this St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, the bells of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart will ring out in celebration and welcoming of immigrants from around the world.
International students immerse themselves in the South Bend community
On Friday, Feb. 24, the International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) will be hosting its fifth visit to the South Bend Center for the Homeless, one way that international students have the opportunity to become more involved in life outside of campus.
Statement to Notre Dame international students and scholars
A message to international students from Michael E. Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization.
U.S. State Department Updates Worldwide Travel Caution
In light of terrorist activity in Europe—and the U.S. State Department's update to the October 2014 Worldwide Travel Caution—Notre Dame International reminds Notre Dame travelers, especially students in Study Abroad programs, of the following resources and preventative safety measures: