Erin Blasko
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The UCR-led Civic Engagement Research Group will receive $600,000 in grants for its Civic Impact Project to complete the research, which will measure the effectiveness of civics education curricula used in the U.S. news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...
Notre Dame partners with Harvard, UC Riverside to improve civics education
The University of Notre Dame will partner with the University of California, Riverside (UCR) and Harvard University to improve civics education in U.S. ...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The UCR-led Civic Engagement Research Group will receive $600,000 in grants for its Civic Impact Project to complete the research, which will measure the effectiveness of civics education curricula used in the U.S. news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...
Online learning worked especially well for reasoning-based subjects such as mathematics, where students could pause lectures, rewatch examples and practice problems at their own pace. In contrast, courses that rely on discussion and interpretation benefited much less. news.nd.edu/news/study-o...
Study of higher education during COVID-19 shutdowns shows certain subjects can be better taught online
New research from Notre Dame marketing professor Shijie Lu looks at how the abrupt move from classroom teaching to online learning during the COVID-19 l...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Online learning worked especially well for reasoning-based subjects such as mathematics, where students could pause lectures, rewatch examples and practice problems at their own pace. In contrast, courses that rely on discussion and interpretation benefited much less. news.nd.edu/news/study-o...
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Father Dowd brought greetings and prayers from the Notre Dame family as he met with Pope Leo on Friday.
Their discussion centered on the role Notre Dame and other Catholic universities can play in supporting the Church, addressing the challenges of our times, and fostering human flourishing.
Their discussion centered on the role Notre Dame and other Catholic universities can play in supporting the Church, addressing the challenges of our times, and fostering human flourishing.
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Father Dowd brought greetings and prayers from the Notre Dame family as he met with Pope Leo on Friday.
Their discussion centered on the role Notre Dame and other Catholic universities can play in supporting the Church, addressing the challenges of our times, and fostering human flourishing.
Their discussion centered on the role Notre Dame and other Catholic universities can play in supporting the Church, addressing the challenges of our times, and fostering human flourishing.
The discussion centered on the role Notre Dame and other Catholic universities can play in serving the Church, addressing the challenges of our times, and fostering human flourishing.
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Pope Leo XIV receives Notre Dame leadership in private audience
University of Notre Dame President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. — accompanied by John Veihmeyer, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and his wife, Beth...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The discussion centered on the role Notre Dame and other Catholic universities can play in serving the Church, addressing the challenges of our times, and fostering human flourishing.
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Seems to be granting a lot of agency to the dog www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Dog Accidentally Shoots and Injures a Pennsylvania Man, the Police Say
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November 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Seems to be granting a lot of agency to the dog www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Just another unremarkable person lusting after power
Olivia Nuzzi's memoir is a combustive portrait of America, President Trump and the scandal with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that upended her career.
In an exclusive interview with The New York Times, she recalls the infatuation that consumed her, Kennedy’s use of psychedelics and much more.
In an exclusive interview with The New York Times, she recalls the infatuation that consumed her, Kennedy’s use of psychedelics and much more.
Olivia Nuzzi Did It All for Love
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November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Just another unremarkable person lusting after power
The archive will be available at only three locations worldwide: the Hesburgh Libraries at Notre Dame, the Instituto Bartolomé de las Casas in Lima and the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú in Lima. news.nd.edu/news/more-th...
‘More than the written word’: University of Notre Dame to open archive of Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, O.P., audio recordings
On Friday (Nov. 14), the University of Notre Dame will host a symposium, “Reasons for Our Hope: Honoring the Theological Legacy of Gustavo Guti&ea...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The archive will be available at only three locations worldwide: the Hesburgh Libraries at Notre Dame, the Instituto Bartolomé de las Casas in Lima and the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú in Lima. news.nd.edu/news/more-th...
Notch another win for the meritocracy
The 18-year-old granddaughter of President Trump will make her LPGA debut at the Annika tournament via a sponsor’s invitation.
It represents a major test for a young golfer with promise, but just how good is Kai Trump at golf?
🔗: on.wsj.com/488vVHP
It represents a major test for a young golfer with promise, but just how good is Kai Trump at golf?
🔗: on.wsj.com/488vVHP
November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Notch another win for the meritocracy
Reading this triggered so much nostalgia. Farewell, dear penny. It was a good run.
The American penny died on Wednesday in Philadelphia. It was 232. The cause was irrelevance and expensiveness, the Treasury Department said. Nothing could be bought any more with a penny, as the cost to mint the penny had risen to more than 3 cents. nyti.ms/48bFd5K
November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Reading this triggered so much nostalgia. Farewell, dear penny. It was a good run.
Or, hear me out, outlaw prop bets altogether?
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers. https://to.pbs.org/47KNrSx
MLB, sports betting operators cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal
MLB said in a statement that pitch-level bets on outcomes of pitch velocity and of balls and strikes "present heightened integrity risks because they focus on one-off events that can be determined by ...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Or, hear me out, outlaw prop bets altogether?
Funded by a generous $15 million gift from Notre Dame alumnus Bill Angrick and his wife, Stephanie, the program will be housed within the Mendoza College of Business. It will provide funds for up to 10 Angrick Military Scholars in each cohort. news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...
Notre Dame to launch program to support military-affiliated MBA students and families with gift from Bill and Stephanie Angrick
The University of Notre Dame is further strengthening its long-standing and deeply rooted commitment to supporting active-duty service members and veter...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Funded by a generous $15 million gift from Notre Dame alumnus Bill Angrick and his wife, Stephanie, the program will be housed within the Mendoza College of Business. It will provide funds for up to 10 Angrick Military Scholars in each cohort. news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...
I give up. Who?
Guess Who's reuniting for their first tour in 23 years
Guess Who's Reuniting For Their First Tour In 23 Years - Stereogum
In recent years, you could’ve had plenty of chances to go see the Guess Who, the Canadian classic rockers who made hits like “American Woman.” But the version of the Guess Who that you might’ve seen w...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I give up. Who?
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After more than two decades at Notre Dame, Father Pete McCormick had become a fixture on campus. The video board just broadcast that to a new audience.
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What makes Notre Dame students go wild during home games? Father Pete’s call to Mass
From the confessional to the DJ booth, he seems to be everywhere all the time, exactly when he’s needed.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
After more than two decades at Notre Dame, Father Pete McCormick had become a fixture on campus. The video board just broadcast that to a new audience.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Driven by @lucyinstitute-nd.bsky.social, the agreement marks the FIA’s first academic collaboration in the United States. The initiative will produce research, digital literacy tools and policy recommendations to bolster efforts in protecting athletes from online abuse.
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University of Notre Dame and FIA team up to reduce online abuse in sports
The University of Notre Dame has announced a research collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile to lead an initiative a...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Driven by @lucyinstitute-nd.bsky.social, the agreement marks the FIA’s first academic collaboration in the United States. The initiative will produce research, digital literacy tools and policy recommendations to bolster efforts in protecting athletes from online abuse.
news.nd.edu/news/univers...
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According to the partnership, Notre Dame faculty, staff and student researchers will work alongside Under Armour to identify research questions and design solutions for impact on campus and beyond. news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...
Notre Dame Research, Under Armour reach historic partnership to pursue innovations in materials, data analytics and human performance
Over the next decade, both organizations will co-invest in research initiatives that span multiple colleges and disciplines, and allow Notre Dame’...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
According to the partnership, Notre Dame faculty, staff and student researchers will work alongside Under Armour to identify research questions and design solutions for impact on campus and beyond. news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...
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Let's play some Jeopardy! Starting with Notre Dame for $1,000:
A 2022 Guggenheim fellow, the chair of the Notre Dame Department of English, and one of tonight's Jeopardy! contestants.
!!!!🛎‼!!
Who is Joyelle McSweeney?
Tune in at 7:30 p.m. EST on CBS to watch her compete!
A 2022 Guggenheim fellow, the chair of the Notre Dame Department of English, and one of tonight's Jeopardy! contestants.
!!!!🛎‼!!
Who is Joyelle McSweeney?
Tune in at 7:30 p.m. EST on CBS to watch her compete!
November 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Let's play some Jeopardy! Starting with Notre Dame for $1,000:
A 2022 Guggenheim fellow, the chair of the Notre Dame Department of English, and one of tonight's Jeopardy! contestants.
!!!!🛎‼!!
Who is Joyelle McSweeney?
Tune in at 7:30 p.m. EST on CBS to watch her compete!
A 2022 Guggenheim fellow, the chair of the Notre Dame Department of English, and one of tonight's Jeopardy! contestants.
!!!!🛎‼!!
Who is Joyelle McSweeney?
Tune in at 7:30 p.m. EST on CBS to watch her compete!
Sounds familiar
The Athletic spoke with 10 people who have been part of LSU football in recent years and/or have worked for Brian Kelly.
They described a coach who delegated too much authority, didn’t prioritize recruiting and failed to bond with his players: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
They described a coach who delegated too much authority, didn’t prioritize recruiting and failed to bond with his players: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
October 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Sounds familiar
I don't believe that Kim Kardashian is a celebrity but here we are
I think there is nothing which encapsulates the brain rot hobbling America than news that a celebrity as wealthy, successful and powerful as Kim Kardashian somehow didn't get the memo that humans actually have landed on the moon several times. Sigh. https://loom.ly/Z26XD1o
Kim Kardashian Says Buzz Aldrin’s 1969 Moon Landing Was Fake
Kim Kardashian says she doesn’t believe that U.S. astronauts landed on the moon in 1969.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I don't believe that Kim Kardashian is a celebrity but here we are
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Supported by @francoinstitutend.bsky.social, Notre Dame associate professors Brian Krostenko and Alex E. Chávez kickstarted a year of writing and research through the @natlhumanities.bsky.social Summer Residency Program.
Learn about their upcoming books: https://bit.ly/47smUb0
Learn about their upcoming books: https://bit.ly/47smUb0
Two Franco Humanities Fellows write and connect through National Humanities Center residency
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October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Supported by @francoinstitutend.bsky.social, Notre Dame associate professors Brian Krostenko and Alex E. Chávez kickstarted a year of writing and research through the @natlhumanities.bsky.social Summer Residency Program.
Learn about their upcoming books: https://bit.ly/47smUb0
Learn about their upcoming books: https://bit.ly/47smUb0
There are 1.3 million active duty military members
Breaking News: The U.S. military accepted a private donation of $130 million to help pay troops during the shutdown. The move is highly unusual and a potential violation of federal law.
Trump to Use $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops
It is not clear how far the gift will go toward covering the salaries of the nation’s 1.3 million troops.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
There are 1.3 million active duty military members
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Notre Dame and Beacon Health System are teaming up on a multiyear research collaboration to tackle cancer, improve patient care, and turn discoveries into real-world impact.
Learn more: https://go.nd.edu/bc354a
Learn more: https://go.nd.edu/bc354a
Notre Dame, Beacon Health System announce new, multiyear research collaboration
The University of Notre Dame and Beacon Health System have announced a new, multiyear research collaboration. Through this agreement, Notre Dame and Bea...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Notre Dame and Beacon Health System are teaming up on a multiyear research collaboration to tackle cancer, improve patient care, and turn discoveries into real-world impact.
Learn more: https://go.nd.edu/bc354a
Learn more: https://go.nd.edu/bc354a
Kevin and Cynthia O’Brien have made a significant gift to the University of Notre Dame to endow the O’Brien International Security Center, providing a forum for exploring the most pressing issues in national security policy. news.nd.edu/news/kevin-a...
Kevin and Cynthia O’Brien endow Notre Dame center devoted to international security research, teaching and leadership formation
Kevin and Cynthia O’Brien of Dallas have made a significant gift to the University of Notre Dame to endow the O’Brien Notre Dame Internation...
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October 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Kevin and Cynthia O’Brien have made a significant gift to the University of Notre Dame to endow the O’Brien International Security Center, providing a forum for exploring the most pressing issues in national security policy. news.nd.edu/news/kevin-a...
“This positions us to deliver cutting-edge care today while building the foundation for even stronger health outcomes tomorrow.” Notre Dame, Beacon Health System announce new, multi-year research collaboration. news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...
Notre Dame, Beacon Health System announce new, multiyear research collaboration
The University of Notre Dame and Beacon Health System have announced a new, multiyear research collaboration. Through this agreement, Notre Dame and Bea...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“This positions us to deliver cutting-edge care today while building the foundation for even stronger health outcomes tomorrow.” Notre Dame, Beacon Health System announce new, multi-year research collaboration. news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...
Congress in a nutshell — all talk and no action
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will debate Wednesday on C-SPAN.
The yet-to-be-scheduled showdown will take place on “Ceasefire,” hosted by our Dasha Burns.
The yet-to-be-scheduled showdown will take place on “Ceasefire,” hosted by our Dasha Burns.
Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries will debate on C-SPAN
The yet-to-be-scheduled showdown will take place on "Ceasefire," hosted by POLITICO's Dasha Burns.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Congress in a nutshell — all talk and no action
Cardinal Robert McElroy, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., will join University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., for a conversation titled “Healing Our National Dialogue and Political Life” at 4 p.m. Friday. The event will be livestreamed. news.nd.edu/news/cardina...
Cardinal Robert McElroy, archbishop of Washington, DC, to speak at Notre Dame Forum event on ‘Healing Our National Dialogue and Political Life’
Cardinal Robert McElroy, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., will join University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., for a conversati...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Cardinal Robert McElroy, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., will join University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., for a conversation titled “Healing Our National Dialogue and Political Life” at 4 p.m. Friday. The event will be livestreamed. news.nd.edu/news/cardina...