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Why democracy is in the very fabric of Notre Dame

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The Opportunity of Inquiry

For scholars who share a common passion for inquiry because of what it can reveal about our world and ourselves, there is opportunity here.

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The Demands of Justice

Notre Dame is animated by a faith that inspires us to seek knowledge because of the powerful tool it can be to improve humankind.

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The Connected World

Notre Dame seeks to be in the world, and to bring the world to Notre Dame, because inquiry and scholarly exchange are enriched by the pursuit of cultural fluency.

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When countries hide their true public debt, they hurt themselves, their citizens and their lenders

Global public debt may soon collectively catch up to the worldwide gross domestic product (GDP), likely matching it by 2030. New research from a Notre Dame economist suggests that this could happen even sooner, thanks to countries’ hidden debts. This misreported debt can lead to higher interest rates for borrowers and lower recovery rates for lenders, suggesting indirect adverse effects on global financial stability and consumer welfare.

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‘Show kindness and compassion’: In Fr. TED Talks, Notre Dame community explores what we owe each other

Last Monday and Tuesday evenings (Oct. 28 and 29), hundreds gathered under a tent on the Library Lawn to attend a Notre Dame Forum event titled “Fr. TED Talks: Ideas from the Catholic Social Tradition That We Find Inspiring.” The event featured a series of eight speakers from the Notre Dame community, culminating in a talk by University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. 

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Kroc Institute releases third report on Colombian Peace Agreement implementation of ethnic approach

Colombia is at the halfway point with the implementation of its 2016 peace accord, and data indicate there are serious challenges to achieving goals established to guarantee the rights of ethnic communities in the peace process, according to a new report from the Peace Accords Matrix, part of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies in the Keough School of Global Affairs.

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The forever problem

The University of Notre Dame is tackling “forever chemicals,” identifying environmental impacts, developing new ways to measure and manage contaminated water supplies, and exploring new methods of treatment.

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A place in history

Spanish immersion teachers travel to DC for a firsthand look into American history and government

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