Last weekend, employees at a Virginia liquor store discovered destruction and desolation to an extent rarely seen. Bottles broken, spirits spilled, hooch in havoc. After extremely sophisticated forensic analysis, employees determined the culprit to be an extraordinarily intoxicated raccoon. Many people sent me articles from a variety of learned publications covering the … [Read more...] about Can a drunk raccoon unite America?
Howard residents prepare for size of community to double in Grojean
Since arriving on Notre Dame's campus, sophomore Peyton Honchar can't think of many times she has felt homesick. The overwhelming nature of the transition to college was immediately mitigated when she moved into her new home, Howard Hall."From the first day of Welcome Weekend, I was just surprised at how much these people who I didn't know and who didn't really know me already … [Read more...] about Howard residents prepare for size of community to double in Grojean
University releases annual financial report showing strong endowment performance
The University released itsconsolidated financial reportfor the period between June 30, 2024 and the same date this year. It will be the last report to escape the effect of the new 4% endowment tax rate, which goes into effect for the 2026 tax year.Endowment assets rose from $23 billion to $25.8 billion according to the report. The 12% increase surpasses the20-year averageof … [Read more...] about University releases annual financial report showing strong endowment performance
University task force examines adding AI core requirement
Since September, a task force within the Data, AI, and Computing Initiativehas been exploring the best means of incorporating AI into Notre Dame's curriculum.The initiative is led by professor of computer science and engineering and founding director of the Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society Nitesh Chawla. It seeks to advance the University's research in all subject … [Read more...] about University task force examines adding AI core requirement
Award-winning author examines mainstream beliefs of the Arabic language post 9/11
Moustafa Bayoumi, journalist, author and educator, spoke Thursday evening for the Literatures of Annihilation, Exile and Resistance research collective and lecture series. The series is dedicated to exploring contemporary literature that focus on exile, transnational migration and human rights violations. The dialogues bring together speakers from the United States, North … [Read more...] about Award-winning author examines mainstream beliefs of the Arabic language post 9/11