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Nicole Sganga '15 to Serve as CBS News 2020 Presidential Campaign Reporter
Hesburgh-Yusko alumna Nicole Sganga has been appointed a 2020 presidential campaign reporter for CBS News.
An international student’s perspective: Tackling my first American football season
Greater China and Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar Nicole Lee reflects on her time on campus and experiencing her first American football game.
In Memoriam: Joseph Buttigieg, Kenan Professor Emeritus of English
Joseph A. Buttigieg, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor Emeritus of English and retired director of the Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program at the University of Notre Dame, died Sunday (Jan. 27). He was 71.
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar Sofia Carozza and Notre Dame Senior Katie Gallagher named 2019 Marshall Scholars
They are the University’s eighth and ninth Marshall Scholars overall and two of 10 Notre Dame students awarded one of the prestigious open-discipline British scholarships — Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and Gates Cambridge — since 2013.
Emily Vincent '18 Wins Yenching Scholarship
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar Emily Vincent '18 won the Yenching Scholarship. Emily is the third Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar to receive this prestigious award.
Nikhil Garg '18 Wins OXY Genius Award
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar Nikhil Garg '18 won the OXY Genius Award for his cryptocurrency start-up, Centralix.
Braeden Benedict '19 Wins Goldwater Honorable Mention
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar Braeden Benedict, from Rancho Palos Verdes, California, has received the Goldwater Scholars Honorable Mention for the second year in a row.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.