Margaret Fosmoe
@mfosmoe.bsky.social
Associate editor, Notre Dame Magazine
South Bend, Ind. -- Covering news at the University of Notre Dame. Reading recommendations, local history alerts and more.
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South Bend, Ind. -- Covering news at the University of Notre Dame. Reading recommendations, local history alerts and more.
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The Washington office of Notre Dame's Office of Public Affairs and Communications moved in 2025 to new quarters on Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and Capitol Hill.
Notre Dame Grows Its Mission in the Nation’s Capital
By Jason Kelly '95:
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Notre Dame Grows Its Mission in the Nation’s Capital
By Jason Kelly '95:
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January 21, 2026 at 8:45 PM
The Washington office of Notre Dame's Office of Public Affairs and Communications moved in 2025 to new quarters on Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and Capitol Hill.
Notre Dame Grows Its Mission in the Nation’s Capital
By Jason Kelly '95:
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Notre Dame Grows Its Mission in the Nation’s Capital
By Jason Kelly '95:
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Reposted by Margaret Fosmoe
WATCHING WEEKEND STORM: Trends in data continue to point towards a more northerly solution on this weekend's storm. I still think the primary impact will be central/southern Indiana, but with that bitter cold air (see previous post), any moisture thrown our way will be VERY fluffy snow.
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
WATCHING WEEKEND STORM: Trends in data continue to point towards a more northerly solution on this weekend's storm. I still think the primary impact will be central/southern Indiana, but with that bitter cold air (see previous post), any moisture thrown our way will be VERY fluffy snow.
"I’m skeptical of the popular notion that we should read books that we can relate to, or that schools should assign readings in which students can see their own stories reflected."
By Carlos Lozada ’93
How to Read Like a Human:
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By Carlos Lozada ’93
How to Read Like a Human:
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January 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM
"I’m skeptical of the popular notion that we should read books that we can relate to, or that schools should assign readings in which students can see their own stories reflected."
By Carlos Lozada ’93
How to Read Like a Human:
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By Carlos Lozada ’93
How to Read Like a Human:
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James Brockmole '99, a professor and chair of Notre Dame's Department of Psychology, has been hired as the next dean of Baylor University's College of Arts and Sciences:
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Notre Dame psychology chair selected as next College of Arts and Sciences dean - The Baylor Lariat
Dr. James Brockmole of Notre Dame will join Baylor as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and he's bringing his background in psychology, his faith and his love for national parks to his rol...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:39 PM
James Brockmole '99, a professor and chair of Notre Dame's Department of Psychology, has been hired as the next dean of Baylor University's College of Arts and Sciences:
baylorlariat.com/2026/01/20/n...
baylorlariat.com/2026/01/20/n...
A Sanctuary Shattered
After the evil visited on students and families during a school Mass, a close-knit parish community in Minneapolis looks to its members for the light of hope and healing.
By Michelle Krupa ’00:
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After the evil visited on students and families during a school Mass, a close-knit parish community in Minneapolis looks to its members for the light of hope and healing.
By Michelle Krupa ’00:
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January 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM
A Sanctuary Shattered
After the evil visited on students and families during a school Mass, a close-knit parish community in Minneapolis looks to its members for the light of hope and healing.
By Michelle Krupa ’00:
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After the evil visited on students and families during a school Mass, a close-knit parish community in Minneapolis looks to its members for the light of hope and healing.
By Michelle Krupa ’00:
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Notre Dame opens applications for public participation in its inaugural Arts Biennial
Local residents, organizations and businesses in St. Joe County and surrounding counties are welcome to apply:
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Local residents, organizations and businesses in St. Joe County and surrounding counties are welcome to apply:
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January 20, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Notre Dame opens applications for public participation in its inaugural Arts Biennial
Local residents, organizations and businesses in St. Joe County and surrounding counties are welcome to apply:
news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...
Local residents, organizations and businesses in St. Joe County and surrounding counties are welcome to apply:
news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...
Notre Dame's campus dining database records 9,445 ingredients and other supplies and 6,094 recipes — 2,322 of which are specifically for use in the dining halls and organized into a menu on a 28-day rotation.
A Tall Order:
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A Tall Order:
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January 20, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Notre Dame's campus dining database records 9,445 ingredients and other supplies and 6,094 recipes — 2,322 of which are specifically for use in the dining halls and organized into a menu on a 28-day rotation.
A Tall Order:
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A Tall Order:
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Higher education trends:
Women far outnumber men in law school, med school, vet school and other professional programs
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Women far outnumber men in law school, med school, vet school and other professional programs
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As men stop going to college, women have now overtaken them in graduate and professional degrees
Women have outdistanced men in graduate and professional programs as male college-going rates continue to decline, with implications for the economy and even marriage and birth rates.
hechingerreport.org
January 20, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Higher education trends:
Women far outnumber men in law school, med school, vet school and other professional programs
hechingerreport.org/women-far-ou...
Women far outnumber men in law school, med school, vet school and other professional programs
hechingerreport.org/women-far-ou...
We get mail.
Letters to the editor about Notre Dame Magazine's fall issue:
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Letters to the editor about Notre Dame Magazine's fall issue:
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January 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
We get mail.
Letters to the editor about Notre Dame Magazine's fall issue:
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Letters to the editor about Notre Dame Magazine's fall issue:
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The Holy Cross Rosary Walk, a quiet area for prayer and contemplation, recently was dedicated along the shore of Saint Mary's Lake at the University of Notre Dame.
Campus Notebook:
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Campus Notebook:
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January 20, 2026 at 2:11 PM
The Holy Cross Rosary Walk, a quiet area for prayer and contemplation, recently was dedicated along the shore of Saint Mary's Lake at the University of Notre Dame.
Campus Notebook:
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Campus Notebook:
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Reposted by Margaret Fosmoe
The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question. n.pr/4bNfjrc
Top U.S. archbishops denounce American foreign policy
The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question.
n.pr
January 20, 2026 at 1:47 AM
The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question. n.pr/4bNfjrc
Reposted by Margaret Fosmoe
The Indiana Department of Education, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, has received a $10 million federal Innovation and Research grant to improve student literacy.
Indiana DOE, Notre Dame link to win federal literacy grant
The Indiana Department of Education, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, has received a $10 million federal Innovation and Research grant to improve student literacy.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Indiana Department of Education, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, has received a $10 million federal Innovation and Research grant to improve student literacy.
Reposted by Margaret Fosmoe
Emerging journalists in Indiana, don't miss your opportunity to get FREE money for school. We give away at least $5K each year, and we'd love as many great applicants as possible. Apply today! www.indianaprospj.org/scholarships
January 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Emerging journalists in Indiana, don't miss your opportunity to get FREE money for school. We give away at least $5K each year, and we'd love as many great applicants as possible. Apply today! www.indianaprospj.org/scholarships
Photo of the Week: Center Stage
The Mr. ND contest, by Michael Caterina:
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The Mr. ND contest, by Michael Caterina:
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January 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Photo of the Week: Center Stage
The Mr. ND contest, by Michael Caterina:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/cent...
The Mr. ND contest, by Michael Caterina:
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Starting this month, The Observer will print twice a week -- on Tuesdays and Fridays -- and prioritize digital content.
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The Observer updates print schedule for spring semester
The Observer will print on Tuesdays and Fridays and prioritize digital content.
www.ndsmcobserver.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Starting this month, The Observer will print twice a week -- on Tuesdays and Fridays -- and prioritize digital content.
www.ndsmcobserver.com/article/2026...
www.ndsmcobserver.com/article/2026...
Friday pop-up quiz!
What were the first two women's varsity sports at the University of Notre Dame and when? (The answer is revealed in the comments)
Irish Mark Half-Century of Women’s Varsity Sports
By Gray Nocjar:
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What were the first two women's varsity sports at the University of Notre Dame and when? (The answer is revealed in the comments)
Irish Mark Half-Century of Women’s Varsity Sports
By Gray Nocjar:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/iris...
January 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Friday pop-up quiz!
What were the first two women's varsity sports at the University of Notre Dame and when? (The answer is revealed in the comments)
Irish Mark Half-Century of Women’s Varsity Sports
By Gray Nocjar:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/iris...
What were the first two women's varsity sports at the University of Notre Dame and when? (The answer is revealed in the comments)
Irish Mark Half-Century of Women’s Varsity Sports
By Gray Nocjar:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/iris...
Josias Redgate King was the first Union volunteer in the Civil War and a revered figure in Minnesota. He also championed the genocidal slaughter of American Indians.
50 years later, King showed no remorse -- only the boast of supremacy.
By James McKenzie ’71Ph.D.:
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50 years later, King showed no remorse -- only the boast of supremacy.
By James McKenzie ’71Ph.D.:
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Selective Memory | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame
A looming monument to heroism conceals a darker side. Looking closer illuminates how we remember and what we forget.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Josias Redgate King was the first Union volunteer in the Civil War and a revered figure in Minnesota. He also championed the genocidal slaughter of American Indians.
50 years later, King showed no remorse -- only the boast of supremacy.
By James McKenzie ’71Ph.D.:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/sele...
50 years later, King showed no remorse -- only the boast of supremacy.
By James McKenzie ’71Ph.D.:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/sele...
"My airplane seat is not like the Farley Hall chairs. As I buckle up, my fingers graze scars that stand tribute to the disease that has altered my ability to conceive life."
Winner of ND Magazine's 13th annual Young Alumni Essay Contest.
By Katie Laurence ’21:
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Winner of ND Magazine's 13th annual Young Alumni Essay Contest.
By Katie Laurence ’21:
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Liminality | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame
The airport terminal I’m in has few similarities with Farley Hall’s chapel, but somehow I can sit in both. My mediocre grounding techniques prompt me to cut through the haze in my head and fix on one ...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
"My airplane seat is not like the Farley Hall chairs. As I buckle up, my fingers graze scars that stand tribute to the disease that has altered my ability to conceive life."
Winner of ND Magazine's 13th annual Young Alumni Essay Contest.
By Katie Laurence ’21:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/limi...
Winner of ND Magazine's 13th annual Young Alumni Essay Contest.
By Katie Laurence ’21:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/limi...
"The fictional Duchess Goldblatt is an 81-year-old writer with a strong sense of her own beauty and worth and no hesitation in sharing her opinions. Her one self-imposed social-media restriction is that her posts must be kind."
What I'm Reading, by Megan Koreman ’86:
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What I'm Reading, by Megan Koreman ’86:
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January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
"The fictional Duchess Goldblatt is an 81-year-old writer with a strong sense of her own beauty and worth and no hesitation in sharing her opinions. Her one self-imposed social-media restriction is that her posts must be kind."
What I'm Reading, by Megan Koreman ’86:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/what...
What I'm Reading, by Megan Koreman ’86:
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Rest in peace, professors George S. Howard, Jill Godmilow and Cornelius Delaney Sr.
Deaths in the Family:
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Deaths in the Family:
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January 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Rest in peace, professors George S. Howard, Jill Godmilow and Cornelius Delaney Sr.
Deaths in the Family:
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Deaths in the Family:
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STILLPOINT
One way to describe life on campus? Eventful. A bulletin board in Decio Faculty Hall captures a slice of the many events that shape the Notre Dame experience.
Photo/Matt Cashore '94
One way to describe life on campus? Eventful. A bulletin board in Decio Faculty Hall captures a slice of the many events that shape the Notre Dame experience.
Photo/Matt Cashore '94
January 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
STILLPOINT
One way to describe life on campus? Eventful. A bulletin board in Decio Faculty Hall captures a slice of the many events that shape the Notre Dame experience.
Photo/Matt Cashore '94
One way to describe life on campus? Eventful. A bulletin board in Decio Faculty Hall captures a slice of the many events that shape the Notre Dame experience.
Photo/Matt Cashore '94
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
A century ago this week, classes began in the new Saint Joseph Grade School at Hill Street and Colfax Avenue in South Bend. The school remains in operation today.
St. Joseph Parish and the first St. Joseph School were established by Rev. Edward Sorin -- Notre Dame's founder -- in the 1850s.
St. Joseph Parish and the first St. Joseph School were established by Rev. Edward Sorin -- Notre Dame's founder -- in the 1850s.
January 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
A century ago this week, classes began in the new Saint Joseph Grade School at Hill Street and Colfax Avenue in South Bend. The school remains in operation today.
St. Joseph Parish and the first St. Joseph School were established by Rev. Edward Sorin -- Notre Dame's founder -- in the 1850s.
St. Joseph Parish and the first St. Joseph School were established by Rev. Edward Sorin -- Notre Dame's founder -- in the 1850s.
High tech:
Notre Dame students now have more dining options with the addition of new 24-hour “technology-forward” vending machines in the lobby of North Dining Hall.
Read all about it in the winter issue of Notebook:
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Notre Dame students now have more dining options with the addition of new 24-hour “technology-forward” vending machines in the lobby of North Dining Hall.
Read all about it in the winter issue of Notebook:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/note...
January 14, 2026 at 2:19 PM
High tech:
Notre Dame students now have more dining options with the addition of new 24-hour “technology-forward” vending machines in the lobby of North Dining Hall.
Read all about it in the winter issue of Notebook:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/note...
Notre Dame students now have more dining options with the addition of new 24-hour “technology-forward” vending machines in the lobby of North Dining Hall.
Read all about it in the winter issue of Notebook:
magazine.nd.edu/stories/note...