Notre Dame Washington Office
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The Notre Dame Washington Office connects the Golden Dome to the Capitol Dome, ensuring @notredame.bsky.social thought leaders and research inform national policy, innovation, and debate. ☘️
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From the Golden Dome to the Capitol Dome 🇺🇸☘️
@notredame.bsky.social ’s Washington Office connects research to policy, campus to country. In DC, ND faculty are turning ideas into impact.
🔗 Learn more: washingtonoffice.nd.edu
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@notredame.bsky.social ’s Washington Office connects research to policy, campus to country. In DC, ND faculty are turning ideas into impact.
🔗 Learn more: washingtonoffice.nd.edu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQq...
Even as poverty rates have fallen in recent decades, many Americans still face barriers to breaking the cycle of poverty.
At a briefing with @notredame.bsky.social & Aspen Economic Strategy Group, ND economists @econmsk.bsky.social & Jim Sullivan outlined a new policy roadmap to fight poverty.
At a briefing with @notredame.bsky.social & Aspen Economic Strategy Group, ND economists @econmsk.bsky.social & Jim Sullivan outlined a new policy roadmap to fight poverty.
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Even as poverty rates have fallen in recent decades, many Americans still face barriers to breaking the cycle of poverty.
At a briefing with @notredame.bsky.social & Aspen Economic Strategy Group, ND economists @econmsk.bsky.social & Jim Sullivan outlined a new policy roadmap to fight poverty.
At a briefing with @notredame.bsky.social & Aspen Economic Strategy Group, ND economists @econmsk.bsky.social & Jim Sullivan outlined a new policy roadmap to fight poverty.
DC brought the game day energy last night!
Awesome teaming up with @syracuseu.bsky.social & @notredame.bsky.social for a joint alumni & friends reception.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us–what a way to kick off the weekend.
Bring on Saturday. Go Orange 🍊, and Go Irish ☘️!
Awesome teaming up with @syracuseu.bsky.social & @notredame.bsky.social for a joint alumni & friends reception.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us–what a way to kick off the weekend.
Bring on Saturday. Go Orange 🍊, and Go Irish ☘️!
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
DC brought the game day energy last night!
Awesome teaming up with @syracuseu.bsky.social & @notredame.bsky.social for a joint alumni & friends reception.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us–what a way to kick off the weekend.
Bring on Saturday. Go Orange 🍊, and Go Irish ☘️!
Awesome teaming up with @syracuseu.bsky.social & @notredame.bsky.social for a joint alumni & friends reception.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us–what a way to kick off the weekend.
Bring on Saturday. Go Orange 🍊, and Go Irish ☘️!
@notredame.bsky.social & @syracuseu.bsky.social are teaming up for a Joint Alumni & Friends Reception on Nov. 19 in Washington, DC!
Join alumni & friends from both universities for pre-game fun as we gear up for our upcoming matchup. Hope to see you there!🏈☘️🍊
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join alumni & friends from both universities for pre-game fun as we gear up for our upcoming matchup. Hope to see you there!🏈☘️🍊
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
@notredame.bsky.social & @syracuseu.bsky.social are teaming up for a Joint Alumni & Friends Reception on Nov. 19 in Washington, DC!
Join alumni & friends from both universities for pre-game fun as we gear up for our upcoming matchup. Hope to see you there!🏈☘️🍊
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join alumni & friends from both universities for pre-game fun as we gear up for our upcoming matchup. Hope to see you there!🏈☘️🍊
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Half the room stood when @notredame.bsky.social veterans were recognized at this year's Universal Notre Dame Celebration in DC—a clear reflection of our service-minded community. ☘️
Each veteran received a challenge coin, and Ken Heckel ’96, & Adm. Christopher Grady ’84 led a fireside chat.
Each veteran received a challenge coin, and Ken Heckel ’96, & Adm. Christopher Grady ’84 led a fireside chat.
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Half the room stood when @notredame.bsky.social veterans were recognized at this year's Universal Notre Dame Celebration in DC—a clear reflection of our service-minded community. ☘️
Each veteran received a challenge coin, and Ken Heckel ’96, & Adm. Christopher Grady ’84 led a fireside chat.
Each veteran received a challenge coin, and Ken Heckel ’96, & Adm. Christopher Grady ’84 led a fireside chat.
Notre Dame alumni are guiding the next generation of public servants.
At a Washington Program Lunch & Learn, Elizabeth Arevalo ’14, Deputy COS to Rep. Leger Fernández (D-NM), and Rob Wagener ’09, COS to Rep. Fitzgerald (R-WI), shared how
@notredame.bsky.social prepared them for Capitol Hill.
At a Washington Program Lunch & Learn, Elizabeth Arevalo ’14, Deputy COS to Rep. Leger Fernández (D-NM), and Rob Wagener ’09, COS to Rep. Fitzgerald (R-WI), shared how
@notredame.bsky.social prepared them for Capitol Hill.
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Notre Dame alumni are guiding the next generation of public servants.
At a Washington Program Lunch & Learn, Elizabeth Arevalo ’14, Deputy COS to Rep. Leger Fernández (D-NM), and Rob Wagener ’09, COS to Rep. Fitzgerald (R-WI), shared how
@notredame.bsky.social prepared them for Capitol Hill.
At a Washington Program Lunch & Learn, Elizabeth Arevalo ’14, Deputy COS to Rep. Leger Fernández (D-NM), and Rob Wagener ’09, COS to Rep. Fitzgerald (R-WI), shared how
@notredame.bsky.social prepared them for Capitol Hill.
This Veteran's Day, we honor all who have served, especially our @notredame.bsky.social family.
We celebrate ND's military tradition and the alumni who embody it, including our 3 four-star grads who joined last weekend’s Salute to Service: Admirals Houston ’90, Grady ’84 & General Fenton ’87.
We celebrate ND's military tradition and the alumni who embody it, including our 3 four-star grads who joined last weekend’s Salute to Service: Admirals Houston ’90, Grady ’84 & General Fenton ’87.
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This Veteran's Day, we honor all who have served, especially our @notredame.bsky.social family.
We celebrate ND's military tradition and the alumni who embody it, including our 3 four-star grads who joined last weekend’s Salute to Service: Admirals Houston ’90, Grady ’84 & General Fenton ’87.
We celebrate ND's military tradition and the alumni who embody it, including our 3 four-star grads who joined last weekend’s Salute to Service: Admirals Houston ’90, Grady ’84 & General Fenton ’87.
“My sincere hope is that our graduates go forth and exemplify the spirit of Notre Dame: a spirit of service and dedication to the common good.”
Watch @notredame.bsky.social Pres. Father Robert Dowd and students reflect on faith-inspired learning in BYUtv's docuseries: www.byutv.org/higher-ed/ep...
Watch @notredame.bsky.social Pres. Father Robert Dowd and students reflect on faith-inspired learning in BYUtv's docuseries: www.byutv.org/higher-ed/ep...
Season 1 - Higher Ed: The Power of Faith-Inspired Learning - BYUtv
A docuseries that explores the role of faith in higher education, striving to answer the question: is there a higher way?
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November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“My sincere hope is that our graduates go forth and exemplify the spirit of Notre Dame: a spirit of service and dedication to the common good.”
Watch @notredame.bsky.social Pres. Father Robert Dowd and students reflect on faith-inspired learning in BYUtv's docuseries: www.byutv.org/higher-ed/ep...
Watch @notredame.bsky.social Pres. Father Robert Dowd and students reflect on faith-inspired learning in BYUtv's docuseries: www.byutv.org/higher-ed/ep...
A great feature on Amy McAuliffe ’90, former CIA insider and Notre Dame in DC public servant.
By teaching students to think critically, communicate clearly, and tackle complex challenges, she is a perfect example of @notredame.bsky.social's impact in Washington.
keough.nd.edu/news-and-eve...
By teaching students to think critically, communicate clearly, and tackle complex challenges, she is a perfect example of @notredame.bsky.social's impact in Washington.
keough.nd.edu/news-and-eve...
Problem-solving through dialogue: Former CIA official teaches students nonpartisan approach to global challenges
Former Central Intelligence Agency insider Amy McAuliffe teaches students to tackle big problems through dialogue, drawing on a pragmatic, nonpartisan a...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A great feature on Amy McAuliffe ’90, former CIA insider and Notre Dame in DC public servant.
By teaching students to think critically, communicate clearly, and tackle complex challenges, she is a perfect example of @notredame.bsky.social's impact in Washington.
keough.nd.edu/news-and-eve...
By teaching students to think critically, communicate clearly, and tackle complex challenges, she is a perfect example of @notredame.bsky.social's impact in Washington.
keough.nd.edu/news-and-eve...
The @notredame.bsky.social family gathered in DC to honor Adm. Christopher W. Grady ’84 for nearly 42 years of distinguished service. ☘️
Notre Dame President Father Bob Dowd offered the invocation and blessing, celebrating Adm. Grady’s example of servant leadership.
Notre Dame President Father Bob Dowd offered the invocation and blessing, celebrating Adm. Grady’s example of servant leadership.
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The @notredame.bsky.social family gathered in DC to honor Adm. Christopher W. Grady ’84 for nearly 42 years of distinguished service. ☘️
Notre Dame President Father Bob Dowd offered the invocation and blessing, celebrating Adm. Grady’s example of servant leadership.
Notre Dame President Father Bob Dowd offered the invocation and blessing, celebrating Adm. Grady’s example of servant leadership.
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To better understand glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, a Notre Dame researcher thought outside the box—and off planet Earth: https://t.co/sRCgTDKXN0 https://t.co/ApJuuDScsJ
October 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
To better understand glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, a Notre Dame researcher thought outside the box—and off planet Earth: https://t.co/sRCgTDKXN0 https://t.co/ApJuuDScsJ
☘️ As the nation's leading Catholic research university, @notredame.bsky.social is dedicated to creating knowledge that serves the common good and helps solve our most pressing challenges.
See how Notre Dame bridges research and policy in DC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQq...
See how Notre Dame bridges research and policy in DC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQq...
October 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
☘️ As the nation's leading Catholic research university, @notredame.bsky.social is dedicated to creating knowledge that serves the common good and helps solve our most pressing challenges.
See how Notre Dame bridges research and policy in DC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQq...
See how Notre Dame bridges research and policy in DC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQq...
Gen. Bryan P. Fenton ’87, @notredame.bsky.social ROTC graduate and 13th Commander of @ussocom.bsky.social, retires after a distinguished career marked by courage, integrity, and service.
The Notre Dame family proudly came together to honor his legacy of selfless servant leadership. ☘️
The Notre Dame family proudly came together to honor his legacy of selfless servant leadership. ☘️
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Gen. Bryan P. Fenton ’87, @notredame.bsky.social ROTC graduate and 13th Commander of @ussocom.bsky.social, retires after a distinguished career marked by courage, integrity, and service.
The Notre Dame family proudly came together to honor his legacy of selfless servant leadership. ☘️
The Notre Dame family proudly came together to honor his legacy of selfless servant leadership. ☘️
Great to see @notredame.bsky.social's Pathways program in @wsj.com as one of the "Five Ideas for Helping Solve America's Student Loan Problem."
By replacing loans with need-based aid, Pathways helps students across all income levels graduate debt-free.
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By replacing loans with need-based aid, Pathways helps students across all income levels graduate debt-free.
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
Five Ideas for Helping Solve America’s Student-Loan Problem
Alternatives for covering costs could help make college a lot more affordable.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Great to see @notredame.bsky.social's Pathways program in @wsj.com as one of the "Five Ideas for Helping Solve America's Student Loan Problem."
By replacing loans with need-based aid, Pathways helps students across all income levels graduate debt-free.
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
By replacing loans with need-based aid, Pathways helps students across all income levels graduate debt-free.
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
ICYMI: The latest Dome to Dome Digest is here! ☘️
From faculty shaping policy on Capitol Hill to alumni and students building bridges across public service, see how @notredame.bsky.social is connecting faith, scholarship and service from South Bend to DC.
Read more: t.e2ma.net/webview/7vtz...
From faculty shaping policy on Capitol Hill to alumni and students building bridges across public service, see how @notredame.bsky.social is connecting faith, scholarship and service from South Bend to DC.
Read more: t.e2ma.net/webview/7vtz...
October 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
ICYMI: The latest Dome to Dome Digest is here! ☘️
From faculty shaping policy on Capitol Hill to alumni and students building bridges across public service, see how @notredame.bsky.social is connecting faith, scholarship and service from South Bend to DC.
Read more: t.e2ma.net/webview/7vtz...
From faculty shaping policy on Capitol Hill to alumni and students building bridges across public service, see how @notredame.bsky.social is connecting faith, scholarship and service from South Bend to DC.
Read more: t.e2ma.net/webview/7vtz...
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In a time when political discourse feels unproductive and divided, where can we find hope?
Join Cardinal McElroy and Father Bob Dowd for a conversation that will explore the roots of our societal divides and and how we can move forward together: https://go.nd.edu/aff58f
Join Cardinal McElroy and Father Bob Dowd for a conversation that will explore the roots of our societal divides and and how we can move forward together: https://go.nd.edu/aff58f
October 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In a time when political discourse feels unproductive and divided, where can we find hope?
Join Cardinal McElroy and Father Bob Dowd for a conversation that will explore the roots of our societal divides and and how we can move forward together: https://go.nd.edu/aff58f
Join Cardinal McElroy and Father Bob Dowd for a conversation that will explore the roots of our societal divides and and how we can move forward together: https://go.nd.edu/aff58f
🏛️ @notredame.bsky.social is uniquely positioned to be a force for good in strengthening democracy.
Convening conversations and forming civically engaged citizens, we're bridging research, education, and policy from South Bend to DC.
See the impact: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQq...
Convening conversations and forming civically engaged citizens, we're bridging research, education, and policy from South Bend to DC.
See the impact: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQq...
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🏛️ @notredame.bsky.social is uniquely positioned to be a force for good in strengthening democracy.
Convening conversations and forming civically engaged citizens, we're bridging research, education, and policy from South Bend to DC.
See the impact: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQq...
Convening conversations and forming civically engaged citizens, we're bridging research, education, and policy from South Bend to DC.
See the impact: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQq...
40+ @notredame.bsky.social students met with @repmrvan.bsky.social–who represents ND President Father Bob Dowd's hometown of Michigan City!
He shared his path in public service, priorities in Congress, and lessons on working across the aisle and servant leadership.
He shared his path in public service, priorities in Congress, and lessons on working across the aisle and servant leadership.
October 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
40+ @notredame.bsky.social students met with @repmrvan.bsky.social–who represents ND President Father Bob Dowd's hometown of Michigan City!
He shared his path in public service, priorities in Congress, and lessons on working across the aisle and servant leadership.
He shared his path in public service, priorities in Congress, and lessons on working across the aisle and servant leadership.
Notre Dame students heard from CIA Director John Ratcliffe (ND '87) on his path from @notredame.bsky.social to public service, national security issues, and life in the intelligence community.
Connecting students with public servants equips them to lead and serve on the global stage. ☘️
Connecting students with public servants equips them to lead and serve on the global stage. ☘️
October 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Notre Dame students heard from CIA Director John Ratcliffe (ND '87) on his path from @notredame.bsky.social to public service, national security issues, and life in the intelligence community.
Connecting students with public servants equips them to lead and serve on the global stage. ☘️
Connecting students with public servants equips them to lead and serve on the global stage. ☘️
☕ + 🥐 + ☘️ = a perfect morning together in DC.
We loved welcoming alumni, students, and friends to our Irish Coffee social at the Notre Dame Washington Office. A great way to connect and start the day.
Missed it this time? Stay tuned for future events–we’d love to see you there!
We loved welcoming alumni, students, and friends to our Irish Coffee social at the Notre Dame Washington Office. A great way to connect and start the day.
Missed it this time? Stay tuned for future events–we’d love to see you there!
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
☕ + 🥐 + ☘️ = a perfect morning together in DC.
We loved welcoming alumni, students, and friends to our Irish Coffee social at the Notre Dame Washington Office. A great way to connect and start the day.
Missed it this time? Stay tuned for future events–we’d love to see you there!
We loved welcoming alumni, students, and friends to our Irish Coffee social at the Notre Dame Washington Office. A great way to connect and start the day.
Missed it this time? Stay tuned for future events–we’d love to see you there!
Stronger military families mean a stronger nation.
With the Military Spouse Advocacy Network, @notredame.bsky.social launched courses on mental wellness & ethical leadership for military spouses—spearheaded by our own Jill Pentimonti.
Learn more: washingtonoffice.nd.edu/news-events/...
With the Military Spouse Advocacy Network, @notredame.bsky.social launched courses on mental wellness & ethical leadership for military spouses—spearheaded by our own Jill Pentimonti.
Learn more: washingtonoffice.nd.edu/news-events/...
September 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Stronger military families mean a stronger nation.
With the Military Spouse Advocacy Network, @notredame.bsky.social launched courses on mental wellness & ethical leadership for military spouses—spearheaded by our own Jill Pentimonti.
Learn more: washingtonoffice.nd.edu/news-events/...
With the Military Spouse Advocacy Network, @notredame.bsky.social launched courses on mental wellness & ethical leadership for military spouses—spearheaded by our own Jill Pentimonti.
Learn more: washingtonoffice.nd.edu/news-events/...
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New season. New stories. Same Fighting Irish spirit ☘️
First up: Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts
See how Notre Dame researchers are working to protect communities when it matters most:
First up: Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts
See how Notre Dame researchers are working to protect communities when it matters most:
September 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New season. New stories. Same Fighting Irish spirit ☘️
First up: Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts
See how Notre Dame researchers are working to protect communities when it matters most:
First up: Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts
See how Notre Dame researchers are working to protect communities when it matters most:
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How can we overcome political polarization?
The Notre Dame Democracy Initiative is hosting Governors Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) today for a bipartisan conversation with Fr. Bob Dowd: https://t.co/Kt0XZnTPu3 https://t.co/dtMBLFIBMO
The Notre Dame Democracy Initiative is hosting Governors Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) today for a bipartisan conversation with Fr. Bob Dowd: https://t.co/Kt0XZnTPu3 https://t.co/dtMBLFIBMO
September 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
How can we overcome political polarization?
The Notre Dame Democracy Initiative is hosting Governors Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) today for a bipartisan conversation with Fr. Bob Dowd: https://t.co/Kt0XZnTPu3 https://t.co/dtMBLFIBMO
The Notre Dame Democracy Initiative is hosting Governors Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) today for a bipartisan conversation with Fr. Bob Dowd: https://t.co/Kt0XZnTPu3 https://t.co/dtMBLFIBMO
☘️ Just a few days away! ☕
The coffee will be hot and the pastries fresh at our Irish Coffee social on Wednesday, September 24.
Open to all alumni, friends, and students. Drop by for a warm, casual start to your morning with the ND family in DC.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The coffee will be hot and the pastries fresh at our Irish Coffee social on Wednesday, September 24.
Open to all alumni, friends, and students. Drop by for a warm, casual start to your morning with the ND family in DC.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
☘️ Just a few days away! ☕
The coffee will be hot and the pastries fresh at our Irish Coffee social on Wednesday, September 24.
Open to all alumni, friends, and students. Drop by for a warm, casual start to your morning with the ND family in DC.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The coffee will be hot and the pastries fresh at our Irish Coffee social on Wednesday, September 24.
Open to all alumni, friends, and students. Drop by for a warm, casual start to your morning with the ND family in DC.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Rep. Mike Kelly (ND ’70) joined @notredame.bsky.social OMVA and ROTC for a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during an experiential education trip on military leadership and service.
Grateful for his support of this tradition embodying ‘God, Country, Notre Dame.’
Grateful for his support of this tradition embodying ‘God, Country, Notre Dame.’
September 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Rep. Mike Kelly (ND ’70) joined @notredame.bsky.social OMVA and ROTC for a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during an experiential education trip on military leadership and service.
Grateful for his support of this tradition embodying ‘God, Country, Notre Dame.’
Grateful for his support of this tradition embodying ‘God, Country, Notre Dame.’
Every hour counts when a hurricane approaches the coast. 🌪️
@notredame.bsky.social's David Richter is pioneering new hurricane forecast tools, partnering with @noaa.gov & emergency managers to give officials more time to save lives.
🔗 fightingfor.nd.edu/stories/figh...
@notredame.bsky.social's David Richter is pioneering new hurricane forecast tools, partnering with @noaa.gov & emergency managers to give officials more time to save lives.
🔗 fightingfor.nd.edu/stories/figh...
Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts
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September 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Every hour counts when a hurricane approaches the coast. 🌪️
@notredame.bsky.social's David Richter is pioneering new hurricane forecast tools, partnering with @noaa.gov & emergency managers to give officials more time to save lives.
🔗 fightingfor.nd.edu/stories/figh...
@notredame.bsky.social's David Richter is pioneering new hurricane forecast tools, partnering with @noaa.gov & emergency managers to give officials more time to save lives.
🔗 fightingfor.nd.edu/stories/figh...