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November 04, 2022

Notre Dame experts discuss 2022 midterm elections

With the country facing the looming effects of violence perpetrated at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, uncertain economic...

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August 04, 2022

Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the passing of US Congresswoman Jackie Walorski

“The University community deeply mourns the tragic passing of U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski,” University of Notre Dame President Rev. John...

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February 24, 2022

Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Russian invasion of Ukraine

“In June of 2019, I had the honor of traveling to Ukraine to present Archbishop Borys Gudziak with the Notre...

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February 15, 2022

Notre Dame experts reflect on aspects of the Olympics, from athletic performance to human rights violations

The 2022 Winter Olympics was enveloped in a number of controversies long before the Games even started.

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October 11, 2021

Notre Dame alumnus Joe Donnelly nominated ambassador to the Holy See

University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., extended his congratulations to Notre Dame alumnus Joe Donnelly on...

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February 03, 2021

Statement by Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary

“On behalf of the University, I extend our sincere congratulations to Pete Buttigieg upon his confirmation today as our nation’s...

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January 20, 2021

Statement by Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., congratulating President Biden, the 46th president of the United States

“I ask all in the Notre Dame community and persons of goodwill everywhere to pray for the new president and...

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January 08, 2021

"Assault on Congress" -- Statement by Fr. Jenkins

Today's assault on Congress was unworthy of our democracy. We pray for the nation and call on everyone, regardless of...

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October 27, 2020

Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on Justice Amy Coney Barrett

On behalf of the University of Notre Dame, I congratulate Amy Coney Barrett on her confirmation today by the United States Senate as a justice of...

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October 21, 2020

Notre Dame president expresses concerns over proposed homeland security changes for international students

In a letter to the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), University of Notre Dame President Rev....

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September 21, 2020

Statement by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., President, University of Notre Dame

“As we mourn the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I recall fondly her standing-room-only appearance in the...

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July 29, 2020

Statement by Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the passing of former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan

“Our prayers are with his wife, Maggie, their family and his many friends. We grieve over his passing while simultaneously...

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March 11, 2020

Notre Dame switches to online after canceling in-person classes

In the face of the continuing threat of the novel coronavirus, and to mitigate its impact on campus, University of...

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