The religious reverence for human life
“A neglected but devastating, low-intensity war is unfolding in our communities,” said A. Rashied Omar, as part of his presentation in the seminar, “Gangsterism…
MGA Program News
From Pakistan to Notre Dame to California: what my journey has taught me about peace and belonging
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Keough School welcomes a new generation of global changemakers
This fall, the Keough School of Global Affairs welcomed a diverse group of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students who bring global experience and a shared commitment to tackling today’s pressing challenges—from climate change to post-conflict peacebuilding. Among them are national debate champions,…
Innovation and dignity: Keough School graduate leverages digital technologies to make a difference
Fatima Faisal Khan, a 2024 graduate of the Keough School’s Master of Global Affairs program, works as an associate for ecosystem trust and safety at the Institute for Security and Technology, a think tank that provides impactful solutions to pressing technological issues. In this conversation, she shares how her experience and...
From Ukraine to Notre Dame and back again: how an MGA shaped my path back to my home country
After surviving war in Ukraine, Khrystyna Kozak reflects on her Notre Dame Master of Global Affairs journey and unexpected path to peace and justice.
MGA graduates Beverly Ndifoin and Megan Reamy awarded Hesburgh Global Fellowships
Graduating master of global affairs students Beverly Ndifoin and Megan Reamy have each been selected as a recipient of a 2025 Hesburgh Global Fellowship.
Advocating for human rights: Master of global affairs graduate advances gender equality at the United Nations
Sarah Nanjala, a 2022 graduate of the Keough School’s Master of Global Affairs program, works for gender equality in her role with U.N. Women in Geneva. In this conversation, Nanjala shares how her education prepared her to leverage her passion for human rights and advocate for equality on the global stage.
Keough School graduates share a commitment to global peace and justice – and each other
When Alberto Solís Castro and Emily Tatum graduated from Notre Dame’s Master of Global Affairs program in 2023, they gained more than prestigious professional degrees — they found in each other a partner for life. A friendship…
Student research strengthens State Department’s global conflict prevention work
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Celebrating student excellence: Inspiring achievements that shape the future
Over the 2023-24 academic year and following summer, graduate and undergraduate students pursuing peace studies engaged in impactful research and received notable awards, underscoring their commitment to the field of peace studies. Several students have been recognized at the University of Notre Dame…
Past year serves as reflection point for MGA students in international peace studies
The intersection where scholarly theory meets the art of practice. Research and reflection in the ‘real world.’ Six months on site with an organization, applying classroom learning to a work environment. All are hallmarks of the international peace studies…
From Italy to South Sudan and back again: MGA graduate aims for peace through shuttle diplomacy
Since she first began working for the Rome-based Community of Sant’Egidio as an intern in 2021, Elizabeth Boyle MGA ’23 has boarded more flights to Juba, South Sudan than she has to her Long Island hometown in the United States. As an international relations officer for …
Master of Global Affairs Class of 2026 arrives at Keough School
The 42 members of the Keough School’s Master of Global Affairs Class of 2026 have arrived at Notre Dame from 27 countries, bringing with them varied personal and professional backgrounds and a steadfast commitment to fostering human dignity around the globe. “One of the most exciting aspects…
Summer Rome course explores Catholic Church's impact on war and peace
Rome is well known as the headquarters of the Catholic Church and the environs of Vatican City. But it also is home to a cadre of lesser-known but influential Catholic organizations engaged in global peacebuilding work. Notre Dame undergraduates who took the course “Catholic Approaches to War…
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…
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies commends graduate student achievements
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies acknowledges the achievements of our current graduate students, who are being honored with awards and fellowships. The following accolades reflect our students’ dedication to their academic pursuits and also provide valuable support for their future…
Noha Elsebaie (MGA '24)
Having recently completed her professional field experience as a second-year master of global affairs, peace studies concentration student, Noha Elsebaie shares how her…
Keynoter for the 2024 Student Peace Conference Announced
Sa’ed Atshan has been tapped as the keynote speaker for this year’s Notre Dame Student Peace Conference, “Peace by Piece: Disrupting Dualities in Peacebuilding.” An…
Inclusive peacebuilder: master of global affairs graduate advocates for LGBTQ+ perspectives
When his family moved from the United States back to Bogotá, Colombia, Matthew Bocanumenth suddenly gained a front-row seat to a historic peacebuilding project. The administration…
Embarking on a Global Odyssey: Peace Studies Students Set to Transform the World
Picture this: A group of intrepid second-year students, brimming with passion and commitment, poised to dive headfirst into a world of transformative experiences. These are the students of the Master of Global Affairs program, specializing…
Kroc Institute welcomes 15 new Master of Global Affairs, International Peace Studies students
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, part of the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, welcomes 15 new students pursuing a master of global affairs with a concentration in international peace studies. These students are part of the Keough…
Keough School announces two graduate students as recipients of the annual Hesburgh Global Fellowship
For the first time ever, two graduate students have been tapped by the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre
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Juan Mosquera Sepulveda (MGA ’22)
Juan Mosquera Sepúlveda is a Colombian peacebuilder passionate about policymaking for conflict transformation. In this conversation with fellow MGA-IPS student Anna Romandash, he highlights his most important takeaways and outlooks from his six-month experience.
Master’s students partner with peacebuilding organizations in the field
Beginning this month, second-year Keough School of Global Affairs (MGA) students with a concentration in International Peace Studies…
Congratulations, Peace Studies Class of 2022
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies celebrates the graduation of 18 undergraduate seniors who completed either a supplementary major or minor in peace studies, 5 undergraduate students who completed the supplementary major in global affairs with a concentration in international peace…
Master’s students partner with peacebuilding organizations in the field
In January, seven second-year Keough School Master of Global Affairs students with a concentration in International Peace Studies (IPS) began six-month field experiences with partner peacebuilding organizations around the world. The Kroc Institute for International Peace…
Master’s student research honored
Current Master of Global Affairs, International Peace Studies student Eunhye (Grace) Lee was part of a team honored with the 2021 Canada Project of the Year Award. This is one of the International…
MGA alumnus helps build peace in Libya through UN role
Mohammad Omar Metwally (MGA ’19) loves to walk through historic Old Cairo at night. The crowded city of 20 million people slows down, allowing him to enjoy a view of the Nile River and think about his peacebuilding mission in the quiet streets of the place he has always called...
Kroc Institute welcomes 15 new Master of Global Affairs, International Peace Studies students
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, part of the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, has welcomed 15 new students pursuing a master of global affairs with a concentration in international peace studies. These students are part of the Keough School’s largest-ever master of global affairs...
Elizabeth Boyle shows how all Roads do lead to Rome
Elizabeth Boyle, a current Notre Dame Master of Global Affairs student, is currently in Rome working for the Community of Sant’Egidio in their Office of International Relations, but this is not…
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