New study abroad podcast features student stories from abroad
The study abroad team at Notre Dame International is launching a new podcast meant to highlight the diversity of experiences abroad among students, returnees, and alumni. The weekly podcast, BeyoND Study Abroad…
Beijing Global Gateway launches professional development and ethics program for Notre Dame students overseas
BGG staff and Notre Dame first-year students from China at The Beijing Center, their study away locally institution for the fall semester. The Notre Dame Beijing Global Gateway, in collaboration with multiple campus units and the Notre Dame community in China, created the Professional Development and Ethics (PDE) program to...
Notre Dame International launches new digital initiative to enhance the study abroad experience
The study abroad team at Notre Dame International is launching a new digital initiative that connects the different phases of study abroad and enhances the experience for students. Study Abroad Compass, a newly-developed and innovative program, will be a collection of courses, online lectures, and certificates completed over the different...
Virtual ThinkND series explores communicating across cultures
A new fall online series offered by the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association is aimed at helping participants develop communication skills critical to enhancing cultural awareness, knowledge and practical skills in the increasingly diverse contemporary workplace.
Online series connects Notre Dame, Asia experts to examine vulnerabilities from coronavirus
A series of virtual panel discussions sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies…
Notre Dame suspends all fall study abroad programs
After considering the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact worldwide and consulting with faculty, domestic and international medical professionals, peers and other experts, the University has suspended all undergraduate and graduate study abroad programs for the fall semester.
Greater China Scholars weekend hosted virtually
The Greater China Scholars (GCS) weekend, typically hosted in Beijing over a period of three days, was held entirely online in March 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, staff at Notre Dame International worked closely with colleagues from the Beijing Global Gateway and the Hong Kong Global...
Notre Dame Chinese community contributes to local coronavirus response
Students, parents of students, alumni, faculty and staff, have donated nearly $40,000 toward the coronavirus response in St. Joseph County — specifically for personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers and others who may come into close contact with the virus.
Notre Dame suspends all 2020 outgoing summer study abroad programs
In response to the escalation of 2019-novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and continued global uncertainty, the University of Notre Dame is suspending all summer 2020 outbound study abroad programs. An email…
Notre Dame elects Marie Lynn Miranda provost
Marie Lynn Miranda, the former provost of Rice University and a distinguished scholar in the field of children’s environmental health, has been elected the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost of the University of Notre Dame by its Board of Trustees.
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 Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., announced today a suspension of all in-person classes on campus beginning Monday, March 23, through at least Monday, April 13.
Education in Afghanistan Team wins Presidential Team Irish Award
In 2016, the University of Notre Dame was awarded a contract to help Balkh University, the third-largest university in Afghanistan, create one of the country’s first master’s programs in finance and accountancy. During the course of the two-year grant, a kickoff meeting and four residency programs were hosted in collaboration...
‘Bridge building’ with the East: Provost’s visit marks 40 years of Notre Dame in China
Forty years ago, Rev. Theodore “Ted” Hesburgh, C.S.C., then president of the University of Notre Dame, first visited China as part of an effort to build bridges with leaders in higher education that could lead to better relations between East and West.…
GPE Program: Design students discuss experience at TopSun
Design students Brittany Keane-Murphy ‘21, and Diane Park ‘21, spent seven weeks as industrial design interns for Topsun, one of the leading camping and outdoor leisure manufacturing companies in China.
Notre Dame International introduces two new faculty research grants for 2019-2020
Notre Dame International’s faculty research grant cycle is now open and more opportunities are available internationally for the 2019-2020 cycle. Two new grants have been created through generous University benefactors, including the Wine Family Beijing Global Gateway Research Grant Program…
Students invited to explore opportunities abroad during annual Study Abroad Week
Notre Dame International is hosting a series of events to help connect students with resources and information on study abroad opportunities around the world. Study Abroad Week kicks off Monday, September 9. Throughout the week, students are encouraged to participate in signature events, information sessions, and social opportunities.…
Roundtable discussion on digital humanities in early China hosted at the Beijing Global Gateway
Cai hosted a roundtable discussion on June 24 at Notre Dame’s Beijing Global Gateway
Liang Cai, assistant professor of history, and Meng Jiang, assistant professor of computer science and engineering…
2019 study abroad photo contest now open
Hillary Alamene’s photo from the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem won first place win the 2018 photo contest Notre Dame International’s study abroad photo contest is now accepting submissions for the 2019 cycle. Undergraduate students are encouraged to share their study abroad experiences and stories through engaging and inspiring photos. The...
2019 Global Gateway Faculty Research Award recipients announced
Notre Dame Research and Notre Dame International have provided three researchers with grants from the Global Gateway Faculty Research Award (GGFRA) Program for 2019.
Garg appointed Honorary Guest Professor at Peking University
Professor Umesh Garg has been reappointed as an Honorary Guest Professor in the Physics Department at Peking University through January 2020.