Natasha Reifenberg '18 researches women's rights in Latin America
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar Natasha Reifenberg '18, a philosophy major, has developed a passion for researching women’s rights in Latin America.
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Sofia Carozza '19 explores the intersection of neuroscience and the humanities
Sofia Carozza’s path has also been anything but traditional. A double major in neuroscience and theology, with an interdisciplinary minor in philosophy, politics, and economics at the University of Notre Dame, Carozza is deeply passionate about the intersection of neuroscience with the humanities. “The study of the brain helps you understand the human person, and has important implications for everything from our daily habits to how we approach social justice,” she says.
John Haley '18 and Julia Szromba '18 use film to bring criminal justice issues to light
Notre Dame seniors John Haley and Julia Szromba see documentaries as a powerful tool — to change policy, to change laws, and to change minds.
Elizabeth Anthony '16 Grows Blended-Learning Initiatives for Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education
I developed an interest in education as the catalyst for reversing the poverty cycle during high school, so I entered Notre Dame with a hunger to learn more about education, both in the US and abroad. Soon, I became fascinated with blended learning – the hybrid of traditional education and interactive technology-based learning – through a series of happy accidents that have changed my life forever.…
Caitlin Crommett '15 Named 2017 JCI Top Outstanding Young American
Caitlin Crommett '15 was named was named one of the JCI Top Outstanding Young Americans.
Daniel Kerekes '15 Explores His Interest in Medicine at Johns Hopkins
After graduating from Notre Dame with a degree in chemical engineering, I began my time as a medical student at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. While I explored my math and engineering interests in my courses at Notre Dame, I delved into my interest in medicine during summer break. I took full advantage of the credibility and funding The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program (HYSP) offered, and spent my summers working for a medical nonprofit at home and abroad, performing cancer biology bench science research in the United Kingdom, and carrying out breast cancer clinical research at the Mayo Clinic. In the end, my passion for medicine won out and I was off to medical school.…
CJ Pine '17 Recognized in Forbes' List of Commencement Speeches that Captured Higher Ed's Biggest Stories
CJ Pine '17 was recognized in Forbes' list of 2017 commencement speeches that captured higher ed's biggest stories.…
Teresa Kennedy '16 Receives Fulbright Language Teaching Assistantship
Hesburgh-Yusko alumna Teresa Kennedy '16 was awarded a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship to Colombia.
Eileen Botting Appointed Director of Merit Scholarship Programs
Eileen Hunt Botting, professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, has been appointed director of merit scholarship programs at the University.
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars CJ Pine and Jose Suarez Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar Caleb “C.J.” Pine has been named valedictorian of the 2017 University of Notre Dame graduating class and will present the valedictory address during the 172nd University Commencement Ceremony on May 21 (Sunday) at Notre Dame Stadium.
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar José Alberto Suárez, a computer science and engineering major, has been named salutatorian.…
Teresa Kennedy '16 Receives Yenching Scholarship
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program alum Teresa Kennedy '16 has been named a Yenching Scholar.
Michael McRoskey '18 Wins Photo Competition
Michael McRoskey '18 won the 2016 Notre Dame International photo contest.
Natasha Reifenberg '18 and Lexi Doyle '17 Publish Article in the National Catholic Reporter
Scholars Natasha Reifenberg '18 and Lexi Doyle '17 published the article "El Salvador's proposal to increase jail sentences of women seeking abortions must be rejected" in the National Catholic Reporter.
Nicole Sganga '15 Publishes Article About DNC Chair Candidate
Hesburgh-Yusko alumna Nicole Sganga '15 published an article for CBS News about a candidate for the DNC.
Sienna Wdowik Prepares for Career in Counterterrorism
Hesburgh-Yusko scholar Sienna Wdowik '17 has used her HY summer experiences and time at Notre Dame to prepare for a career in counterterrorism.
Timothy Machasio Publishes "On Pseudo-Excellence and Corruption in the Kenyan Education System"
Senior Timothy Machasio published the article "On Pseudo-Excellence and Corruption in the Kenyan Education System" in The World Post.
Alexis Doyle Selected as Rhodes Scholar
Alexis Doyle has been selected to the United States Rhodes Scholar Class of 2017. Doyle, a native of Los Altos, California, is one of 32 Rhodes Scholars selected from a pool of 882 candidates who had been endorsed by their colleges and universities.
Jake Grefenstette ’16 Spending Year in Beijing Through Prestigious Yenching Scholar Program
Notre Dame theology major John “Jake” Grefenstette ’16 has been named a Yenching Scholar at Peking University in Beijing.
The globally competitive award provides Grefenstette with a full scholarship and stipend to pursue an interdisciplinary master’s degree in China studies at Peking’s new Yenching Academy.
Mariel Kennedy '16 Wins National Student Prize in Economic Anthropology
Mariel Kennedy (ND'16), now working as a research analyst with Goldman Sachs, won the Society for Economic Anthropology's 2016 Harold K. Schneider Student Prize in Economic Anthropology.
Scholar Emily Vincent Helps Abandoned Children in China
Hesburgh-Yusko scholar Emily Vincent discovered Chunmiao Little Flower on a service trip during high school in 2013. There, she learned the extent of China’s issue with orphaned and abandoned children. There are an estimated 600,000 abandoned children in China—98 percent of whom have disabilities.