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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. ☘️
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.
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 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 ☘️!
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 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...
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 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.
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 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.
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 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.
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 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.
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 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...
October 30, 2025 at 2:51 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. ☘️
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 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...
October 15, 2025 at 7:49 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...
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 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.
October 3, 2025 at 2:19 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. ☘️
October 1, 2025 at 2:59 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!
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 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/...
September 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
☘️ 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...
September 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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.’
September 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
📚☘️ Happy first week of classes, Irish! Whether you’re starting the semester back on campus or here in Washington, we’re wishing you a great year ahead.
August 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
☘️ Let’s brew connections in the nation’s capital! ☕

Join us for coffee & pastries at our Irish Coffee networking breakfast on Wed, Sept 24 at the Notre Dame Washington Office.

Open to all alumni, friends, and students. Start your day the Irish way!

RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🕊️ Her research in conflict zones is reshaping the future of peacebuilding.

Meet Danice Brown Guzmán '07 — a DC Bridge Builder and Associate Director of Research at the @pulteinstitute.bsky.social, part of @keoughglobalnd.bsky.social @notredame.bsky.social.

washingtonoffice.nd.edu/news-events/...
August 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
One piece of advice for starting your legal career in DC?

Devan N. Patel (ND ’20 JD) shared insights at our recent law + public policy panel, proving a JD can open doors from Capitol Hill to the boardroom.

Thanks to our panelists, attendees, and partners!

@notredamelaw.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🌎 As sustainability challenges grow, their ripple effects threaten the well-being and dignity of people worldwide.

@notredame.bsky.social experts like @keoughglobalnd.bsky.social Arun Agrawal are leading climate solutions that work for both people & planet, from the Golden Dome to the Capitol Dome.
August 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
ICYMI: Our latest Dome to Dome Digest is out now!

This summer in DC, we’ve been celebrating Bridge Builders and connecting with alumni, students, and friends who keep the @notredame.bsky.social mission moving.

Catch up here: t.e2ma.net/webview/brc6...
August 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
@econmsk.bsky.social of @ndecon.bsky.social hosted a timely DC talk with @aspenecon.bsky.social on "After the Spike," a new book on the economic risks of global depopulation.

An expert on policy, poverty, & family economics, she connected with @notredame.bsky.social students after the event.
July 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
God, Country, Notre Dame ☘️

@notredame.bsky.social NROTC Midshipmen joined U.S. Naval Academy peers to honor the fallen at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Hosted with ND’s Office of Military & Veterans Affairs, the ceremony was part of a military leadership and service immersion in D.C.
July 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM