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Notre Dame Awarded AmeriCorps Funding to Connect 500 Volunteer Tutors to Cognitive Science

The University of Notre Dame has received a $640,108 grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. This funding, provided through the Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF), is...

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A Generational Legacy of Catholic Education

“In a way, ACE has always been a part of me.” Elizabeth recounts warmly, “Both my parents worked in Catholic education for more than 40 years.” Born in San Francisco...

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New On Purpose immersion experiences help Notre Dame students hone their moral compasses over spring break

This year, the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good (ECG) launched On Purpose, a new education and formation opportunity. Inspired by the 2024–25 Notre Dame Forum theme of “What...

March 25, 2025

2024 AICSN Summer Institute: Empowering Educators at Indigenous Catholic Schools

The AICSN Summer Institute is a week-long professional development opportunity for educators at American Indian Catholic schools. This year’s convening brought together teachers and school leaders from seven Native American...

November 26, 2024

Mike Macaluso Named Senior Editor for the ALAN Review

Mike Macaluso, Senior Associate Director for Academic Advancement for Enrollment and Financial Aid, has been named senior editor of The ALAN Review, a peer-reviewed journal focused on the study, scholarship...

November 4, 2024

Learning to Listen: Gold Star Lessons from a Teaching Career

“I was an engineering undergrad. Teaching was not on my radar,” Joseph Augustinsky says lightheartedly, “Someone from ACE came and spoke to my engineering class about the need for teachers...

November 3, 2024

From Michigan to Chile and Beyond: One Scholar’s Journey

As a Spanish major at Saint Mary’s College, this Michigan native always knew she wanted to be an educator. She just didn’t know all the opportunities this path would open...

October 28, 2024

Sister Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG, awarded the Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education

Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, a member of the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Gulu and who serves as the Executive Director of the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), received...

October 21, 2024

Matt Kloser named Director of the Institute.

Matt Kloser appointed director of the Notre Dame Institute for Educational Initiatives

Matthew Kloser, founding director of the Notre Dame Center for STEM Education and faculty for ACE Teaching Fellows, has been named Hackett Family Director of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational...

October 1, 2024

Nicole McNeil appointed inaugural Sweeney Family Director of the new Center for Educational Research and Action

Nicole McNeil has been appointed the inaugural Sweeney Family Director of the Institute for Educational Initiative’s new Center for Educational Research and Action (ERA), effective October 1. The new center...

October 1, 2024

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Notre Dame Awarded AmeriCorps Funding to Connect 500 Volunteer Tutors to Cognitive Science

A Generational Legacy of Catholic Education