Statement: Father Jenkins on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
“As we mark the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we have an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the peoples and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands to our world, and particularly to the United States."
Statement by Michael Pippenger, Vice President & Associate Provost for Internationalization
"The University’s mission statement is clear: we have an obligation to 'create a sense of human solidarity and concern for the common good that will bear fruit.' Guided by this conviction, Notre Dame International stands in solidarity with Asian and Asian American communities everywhere."
Originally published by Colleen Wilcox…
Statement by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., President, University of Notre Dame
"Please join me and the Notre Dame community this evening in praying for the victims of the senseless murders in Atlanta. Please also remember in your prayers their families and friends who must live with these painful losses."
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.