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Everybody is a Somebody: A Love Letter to A Little School On Plank Road

During my in-person interview for ACE, at the end of the session, my interviewers asked me if I had any questions. I asked, “How did you feel like ACE shaped...

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Models Professionalism

Catholic school leaders are entrusted not only with overseeing academics and operations but also with shaping the moral and spiritual tone of their communities. One of the most impactful ways...

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Cup of Joe: Bittersweet Graduations

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill recall bittersweet graduations and encourage viewers to approach big life changes with patience and an open...

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Until Next Time

“Until next time!” That was the mood as we tossed our bags in the trunk and pulled away from Notre Dame’s campus after April Retreat. The weekend had been a...

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Engineers Improvement

I always knew I was passionate about improvement. Growing up in Chicago during the Bulls’ successive 3-peat NBA titles, I poured through books on how Phil Jackson coached the Bulls...