Kroc Institute celebrates 2024 graduates

The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies celebrated the 2024 graduation of its undergraduate seniors who completed either a supplementary major or minor in peace studies, undergraduate students who completed the supplementary major in global affairs with a concentration in international peace studies, Kroc Institute scholars who completed the master of global affairs, international peace studies concentration at the Keough School of Global Affairs, graduate students who completed a graduate minor in peace studies, and graduates of the Institute’s doctoral programs in peace studies.

"We have seen an increase in war and violence this year, from Israel/Palestine to Ukraine, Ethiopia, and Sudan, all the way to environmental violence induced by climate change and forced migration,” said Asher Kaufman, John M. Regan, Jr. Director of the Kroc Institute and professor of history and peace studies. “The globe needs peacebuilders more than ever, and our graduates are equipped to address the most pressing challenges humanity faces in our times.”

Undergraduates with Supplementary Majors or Minors in Peace Studies

The University of Notre Dame undergraduate Class of 2024 is made up of 24 students who completed either a major or minor in peace studies:

• Lina Abdellatif, Sociology

• Analina Barnes, Anthropology

• Mary Kate Cashman, Political Science

• Mary Cicchiello, Biological Sciences

• Rosemary Delamater, Neuroscience and Behavior

• Sydney Dittmar, Political Science

• Jordan Eining, English

• Jose Gonzalez, English

• Megan Keenan, Political Science

• Bridget Klenke, Neuroscience and Behavior

• Abigail Mancuso, Psychology

• Francesca Masciopinto, Political Science

• Julia McCann, Political Science

• Khya Morton, Political Science

• Quinnlan Murray, Environmental Sciences

• Molly O'Toole, English

• Gabrielle Penna, French Language and Literature

• Kathe Pribyl Pierdinock, Anthropology

• Juliana Ramirez, Neuroscience and Behavior

• Lucas Dane Sherman, American Studies

• Thomas Skellet, Political Science

• Veronica Slevin, Environmental Sciences

• Emily Wang, Marketing

• Alyssa Zweber, Political Science

Global Affairs Undergraduates with a Concentration in International Peace Studies

In addition, 14 students completed a concentration in international peace studies as part of their supplementary major in global affairs:

• Clare Barloon, Art History

• Annika Barron, Neuroscience and Behavior

• Laura Di Iorio, Finance

• Megan Fahrney, Political Science

• Joyce Fu, Film, Television, and Theatre

• Juliet Hare, Political Science

• Alex Jarosik, Marketing

• Mia Moran, Political Science

• Garrett Pacholl, History

• Emma Ryan, Political Science

• Isabelle Thiara, Applied and Computational Math and Statistics

• Erin Tutaj, Political Science

• Emma Wakakuwa, Economics

During a recognition event on May 17, two students were honored with the Senior Seminar Essay Award, given annually to two graduating peace studies students who have demonstrated excellence in research and academic writing within the field of peace studies. Annika Barron received first place for her essay, “Synaptic Slow Violence: How Neural Architecture Mirrors Systems of Violence,” and Clare Barloon was awarded second place for her essay, “Toxicity and Power: Local Responses to Chlordecone Pollution in the French West Indies."

Two other students – Analina Barnes and Lina Abdellatif – were named winners of this year’s prestigious Yarrow Award in Peace Studies. The award is given annually by the Kroc Institute to an undergraduate student or students who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to service in justice and peace.

Master of Global Affairs, International Peace Studies

This year, the Keough School of Global Affairs celebrated its sixth class of MGA graduates. Fifteen Kroc scholars completed the program, administered by the Kroc Institute:

• Eskandar Ataallah (Syria)

• Matthew Bocanumenth (United States and Colombia)

• Halkano Boru (Kenya)

• Noha Elsebaie (Egypt)

• Rawand Faeq (Kurdistan Region of Iraq)

• Adeela Firdous (Kashmir)

• Ciera Griffin (United States)

• Nasiba Hamidy (Afghanistan)

• Aung Myo Hein (Harry) (Myanmar)

• Fatima Faisal Khan (Pakistan)

• Aleithia Low (Singapore)

• Tes Osborne (United Kingdom)

• Zakira Rasooli (Afghanistan)

• Asma Rassem (Yemen)

• Angela Azimah Seidu (Ghana)

Graduate Minors in Peace Studies

One student completed a graduate minor in peace studies:

• Sandra Imhendemhen, Master of Arts in French and Francophone Studies

Doctoral Programs in Peace Studies

The Kroc Institute honored seven doctoral students who completed the Kroc Institute’s Ph.D. programs in peace studies. The doctoral programs prepare students who are fully trained and professionalized in both the multidisciplinary field of peace studies and one of six traditional disciplines (anthropology, history, political science, psychology, sociology, or theology).

The doctoral class of 2024 includes:

• Sarah Crane (peace studies and history)

• Helal Mohammed Khan (peace studies and anthropology)

• Joséphine Lechartre (peace studies and political science)

• Ruth Carmi (peace studies and sociology)

• Ana Sánchez Ramírez (peace studies and history)

• Khan Shairani (peace studies and history)

• Mahmoud Youness (peace studies and political science)
  
  

Congratulations to all the graduates!