Through its Office of Public Affairs, the University of Notre Dame collaborates with the community to create a prosperous and healthy environment in which to live, work and raise a family.| Public Affairs
Pictured from left: Nikki Buhrdorf, senior people strategy partner; Heather Hooley, senior people strategy partner; Jonathan Jones, learning and leadership development consultant; Julio Cruz Reyes, equal access and belonging program director; and Sue Mummert, EESO specialist. The University of Notre Dame has been named the top employer in Indiana by Forbes in its 2025 ranking of “America’s Best Employers by State.”| Public Affairs | News
High school students are getting early exposure to real-world research, thanks to a hands-on internship program at the University of Notre Dame. The fut...| Public Affairs
Through its Office of Public Affairs, the University of Notre Dame collaborates with the community to create a prosperous and healthy environment in which to live, work and raise a family.| Public Affairs
Notre Dame researchers are partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor to strengthen a learning program that serves area...| Public Affairs
The Michiana Forty under 40 program recognizes the exceptional work and service of forty professionals under the age of 40 in the South Bend and Elkhart...| Public Affairs
At the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC), summer means more than fun and games. It is a time for local students to grow, create, and discover new ways to express themselves. Through its annual Summer Theatre Camp, RCLC is making Shakespeare accessible, relevant,…| Public Affairs | News
B.A.B.E. store “shoppers” now have something new to help their families: free lead screening kits offered by the University of Notre Dame&rs...| Public Affairs
More than 300 local leaders joined University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., for the 2025 President’s Community Leaders Breakfast on Tuesday, June 3, in the Dahnke Ballroom at Notre Dame. The annual event celebrates the University’s partnerships across the South Bend-Elkhart Region…| Public Affairs | News
The vibrant history of South Bend’s Mexican American Baseball League comes to life in bold color and community spirit with the unveiling of a new mural at Foundry Field. The event—hosted by the Institute for Social Concerns and affiliated faculty, including Clinton…| Public Affairs | News
The completion of the Link Trail — a 1.5-mile urban path connecting downtown South Bend to Notre Dame — was celebrated on Thursday, April 24 with a ceremonial walk and ribbon cutting. Several University and community leaders joined the event to mark the occasion. The project was a collaborative…| Public Affairs | News
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On a rainy Saturday morning, hundreds of students rolled up their sleeves and got to work across South Bend as they participated in the annual Back the Bend day of service. The initiative, led by Notre Dame’s Student Government, connects students from…| Public Affairs | News
Graduate students from the University of Notre Dame joined peers from across Indiana at the Statehouse for the 2025 Indiana Science Communication Day, an event aimed at encouraging doctoral students to apply their research on a broader scale and bridging the gap between researchers and policymakers.…| Public Affairs | News
Insulation Components, a family-owned company that has called Mishawaka, Indiana, its home for over 20 years, provides the unique parts that builders need for insulating pipe joints. Specializing in plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning)…| Public Affairs | News
Actor Adam Driver paid a surprise visit to the University of Notre Dame on Wednesday (Feb. 5), meeting with Film Television and Theater students and Robinson Community Learning Center students. He also met with military veterans on campus.| Public Affairs | News
The University of Notre Dame, in partnership with the Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund, St. Joseph Valley Building Trades, South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce and Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce, hosted Building Trades Day on Friday (March 7) at Stepan Center on campus.| Public Affairs | News
As a Notre Dame alumnus, Steve Camilleri, executive director of South Bend’s largest residential homeless center, sometimes reflects on the famous...| Public Affairs
Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County hosted the first two of five key ceremonies for new homeowners along Harrison Avenue, marking a significant milestone in the Inauguration Build 2024 project. This initiative, a collaboration between Habitat for Humanity and Notre Dame, celebrates the…| Public Affairs | News
Under the bright lights of Purcell Pavilion, seven young artists from the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) stepped onto the court, their faces beaming with pride. In their hands, they carried more than just a mural—they carried a symbol of creativity, collaboration, and community. An…| Public Affairs | News
Forbes has named the University of Notre Dame as America’s Best Large Employer for the first time, leading 700 other organizations with at least 5...| Public Affairs
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Gaaya Binoj matches the intensity in the room, as she slowly makes her way past two South Bend students who are finishing up a game of chess. “The...| Public Affairs
Heidi Beidinger is passionate about science and public health which has fueled her nearly 10-year crusade to get children tested for lead poisoning and ...| Public Affairs