Putting learning into practice: How Notre Dame laid the foundation for Gina Pérez ’90 to build community in Chile, earn a Ph.D. in anthropology, and inspire new generations of liberal arts students Now a cultural anthropologist and professor of comparative American studies at Oberlin College, Gina Pérez ’90 strives to foster that same... April 11, 2022
In research and community outreach, psychology Ph.D. student strives for science to influence policy and make an impact on the public Morgan Widhalm Munsen knows that effective communication is key for scientific research to have real life implications. So, in addition to... September 22, 2021
Senior relies on skills developed in PLS and data science to create sustainable solutions for communities in need As an Arts & Letters undergraduate, Sam Ferraro is contemplating big ideas like the pursuit of social justice and human... August 25, 2021
A math major loved his first Italian class and saw ‘no reason to stop’ — a decision that led to a second major, studying abroad, and a national essay prize Matthew Canonico ’20 has won the Dante Society of America’s Dante Prize for best undergraduate essay — the third time... June 30, 2021
A math major loved his first Italian class and saw ‘no reason to stop’ — a decision that led to a second major, studying abroad, and a national essay prize Matthew Canonico ’20 has won the Dante Society of America’s Dante Prize for best undergraduate essay — the third time... June 01, 2021
Through economics, political science, and Latino studies, senior Diego Reynoso seeks to empower marginalized communities After growing up in a neighborhood where many of his friends didn’t make it to college, senior Diego Reynoso knows... May 19, 2021
For senior Veronica Mansour, creating and staging an original musical is the perfect blend of her English and music majors When Veronica Mansour landed her first role in musical theater as Marcie in It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown at... March 18, 2021
By studying classics, Mariko Jurcsak landed a research job in Hawaii, deepened her appreciation for Shakespeare, and gained a new perspective on public policy Sophomore Mariko Jurcsak remembers the moment she became hooked on ancient history. She was in her high school Latin class, reading... February 18, 2021
Economics and English major turns her interest in comedy into a research project — including a trip to Stephen Colbert’s show What do Stephen Colbert and an ancient Greek political satirist have in common? After taking the advice of a professor... January 28, 2021
Exploring a new language leads history and political science senior to valuable research and international experiences — and a third major A self-described “history nerd” with an interest in politics, Karr quickly discovered how much natural overlap there is between his... November 17, 2020
How an Arts & Letters education inspired art history major Meg Burns to follow her passion — and be open to change Senior Meg Burns says that the tagline to her experience at Notre Dame could be, “It’s OK to change your... September 18, 2020
An affinity for problem solving leads Program of Liberal Studies student to South Africa, Denmark — and to the Great Books major Senior Sam Cannova’s affinity for problem solving has driven him to pursue a diverse range of experiences at Notre Dame.... September 10, 2020
Seniors team up for Hesburgh Program capstone project, researching bipartisan solutions to reducing recidivism Seniors Kendrick Peterson and Andrew Jarocki are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but they brought their perspectives together... May 14, 2020
Through sociology, Spanish, and constitutional studies, senior hopes to ‘build a career by doing good’ Morgan Peck didn’t know what she wanted to major in when she was applying to colleges. But an enthusiasm for... April 27, 2020