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Have International Strategies Regarding Afghanistan Weakened or Strengthened the Taliban?
What impact have Western sanctions, international aid, and regional diplomacy and trade had on the Taliban’s internal...
Apex Corruption Erodes Democratic Values
We complement a field experiment with cross-country evidence to show that exposure to apex corruption— corrupt acts...
Whats the Point? Building with Circularity in Mind by Katie Fitzhugh
Join Katie Fitzhugh for a panel discussion about the importance of her work with the women-led advocacy group that is...
Jerusalem TalksND: Sr. Maureena Fritz
In this episode of Jerusalem TalksND, Avraham (Avrum) Burg meets Sr. Maureena Fritz, a member of the Sisters of Our...
In Rez-idence
“What is peace, and what does it have to do with poetry, language, stories?” Listen in to a conversation with...
New Light on Old Stars
The chemical diversity of the universe that makes our own existence possible is owed to multiple generations of stars...
Fr. Nate Wills: Education, Blended.
From seminary life in Old College and full house Masses at Keough Hall, to leading team prayer in the storied locker...
Pragmatism Over Polarization: A Conversation with U.S. Governors
As part of its Democracy Talks series, the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative will host a fireside chat with Governor...
The Social Underpinnings of Political Discontent in Latin America
Vicky Murillo presents a forthcoming volume co-edited with Gabriel Kessler that addresses the question: Why are Latin...
Accountability in a Sustainable World Conference
Driving a sustainable future requires more than commitment; it relies on engagement, dialogue, and shared expertise....
The 2025 Conway Lectures Day One: Setting Records
In honor of Robert M. and Ricki Conway, the Medieval Institute’s annual Conway Lectures bring senior scholars of...
The 2025 Conway Lectures Day Two: Setting Records
In honor of Robert M. and Ricki Conway, the Medieval Institute’s annual Conway Lectures bring senior scholars of...
Rethinking Complementarity
Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...
Everyday Holiness: Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC, ’74
Listen to Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC Notre Dame Staff Chaplain, as he reflects on his more than 40 years in priestly ministry,...
Leading with Integrity
When you’re the CEO of the PGA or the chairman of NBC Sports, there’s little room for error. Yet when Notre Dame...
Is There a Feminine Genius?
Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...
Everyday Holiness: Fr. Lou DelFra, CSC, ’92, ’03 M.Div.
Listen to Fr. Lou DelFra, CSC, as he shares the moments that eventually led him to a vocation in religious life and...
Will Newkirk: Education, Affirmed.
From jack-o-lantern tales and top-o-the-chart treats, to the authentic power of truth and healing in the Indigenous...
Animating the Classroom
Prof. Forrest Spence teaches undergraduate courses in microeconomics and statistics. How does he keep students...
The Female Body and a Culture of Life
Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...
Gina Svarovsky: Education, Broadened.
From Thanksgiving family traditions like tropical turkey, secret stuffing, and pleasant pumpkin rolls, to becoming...
Everyday Holiness: Dr. Andrew McShane ’93
Hear the story of Dr. Andrew McShane ’93, Director of the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, as he reflects on a vocation...
Looking Back to Look Forward
Priest, professor, historian, and… real estate guru? Get ready to be fascinated by the history of Notre Dame and...
Embodying Cultures of Life
Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...
Fr. Lou DelFra: Education, Uplifted.
From Philly soft pretzels and New Year’s celebrations to the essential role of lay people as agents of spirituality...
Everyday Holiness: Dr. Carol Latronica ’77
Listen as Dr. Carol Latronica ’77, Rector of Welsh Family Hall, provides insight into her life and work in student...
Art, Science, Passion, and Cake
Sinai Vespie’s desserts aren’t just delicious—they’re works of art. As the executive pastry chef at Notre Dame,...
Everyday Holiness: Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, ’79
Listen to Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, as he shares his path towards religious life and...
Encountering the World
The Pod Quad goes global! Notre Dame’s chief international officer, vice president Michael Pippenger, gives a fresh...
Be Someone’s Miracle Today
What does it take to lead one of the top law schools in the nation? Learn that and so much more from G. Marcus Cole,...
Everyday Holiness: Nan Tulchinsky
Sit courtside with Nan Tulchinsky, a longtime scorekeeper for Notre Dame Women’s and Men’s Basketball, as she...
Everyday Holiness: Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J.
Listen to Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J., the longtime rector of McGlinn Hall, and she shares her calling to religious life...
Everyday Holiness: Tami Schmitz
Listen as Tami Schmitz, Associate Director of Pastoral Care in Campus Ministry, tells about her strong foundation of...
Everyday Holiness: Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, ’10 M.Div.
Journey with Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, a Benedictine nun who has discovered God’s calling in life through the beauty of...
Everyday Holiness: Dr. Jim O’Connell ’70
Walk the streets of Boston with Dr. Jim O’Connell as he describes his long path to a medical career and the...