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NEH Fellowship Awarded for Book on the American Novel, Conflict, and Democracy
Sandra Gustafson's new project has been influenced by the fields of peace studies and conflict transformation.
New Wars, Old Strategies
The nature of armed conflict has changed dramatically. Gone is the paradigm of industrial war between states. Instead, conflicts have risen sharply within and beyond states. Today’s combatants use hit-and-run attack or violence against civilians rather than formal combat. Such tactics cannot be defeated by conventional military means.
Apply by Dec. 15: Master's in International Peace Studies
There's still time to apply for the two-year graduate program in peace studies at the University of Notre Dame.
Call for Student Papers: Notre Dame Student Peace Conference 2013
Students, submit for consideration (by January 25) your projects for this annual event for undergraduate and graduate students.
Ph.D. Fellowships to Honor Legacy of John Darby
A fund established by the Kroc Advisory Council will generate funds to support "Darby Fellows."
Call for Applications 2012: Ph.D. in Peace Studies
The Kroc Institute invites applications to its five doctoral programs in peace studies (and history, political science, psychology, sociology, and theology). Application deadline is December 15.
Announcing 5th Annual Summer Institute for Faculty in Peace Studies
Applications are due Feb. 18 for this intensive week for faculty (in any field) who seek to start a peace studies program at their college or university or to strengthen an existing program.
Join the Undergraduate Program in Peace Studies
Concerned about hotspots like Syria or Sudan? Interested in peace and justice in a violent world? Major or minor in peace studies!
Religion in Conflict & Peacebuilding
Religion is a key factor — for good and for ill — affecting security around the world, from Iraq and Iran to Pakistan and Israel-Palestine. It also plays a leading role in many other conflicts, including those in Congo, Sudan, and Colombia. Serious attention to religious actors and dynamics in...
Hire a Ph.D. in Peace Studies
Alexander Dukalskis and Laura Taylor plan to defend their dissertations in political science (Alex), psychology (Laura), and peace studies in spring 2013. Dukalskis and Taylor will be the first graduates of the Kroc Institute's Ph.D. Program in Peace Studies, which was established in 2008.
Book Illuminates Sierra Leonean War Experiences and the Role of Love
I Did It to Save My Life, by Catherine Bolten, tells stories of survival during Sierra Leone's civil war. The book illuminates the way in which residents of Makeni cared for each other in a context of love, compassion, and material exchange.
New Faculty Join the Kroc Institute
Five new scholar-teachers and researchers bring additional academic strength to the Kroc Institute this year: Gary Goertz (political science and peace studies), Patrick Regan (political science and peace studies), Emmanuel Katongole (theology and peace studies), Jason Quinn (Peace Accords Matrix), and Paola Bernardini (Contending Modernities).
New Faculty Join the Kroc Institute
Five new scholar-teachers and researchers bring additional academic strength to the Kroc Institute this year: Gary Goertz (political science and peace studies), Patrick Regan (political science and peace studies), Emmanuel Katongole (theology and peace studies), Jason Quinn (Peace Accords Matrix), and Paola Bernardini (Contending Modernities).
Ph.D. in Peace Studies Students Publish in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Three students in Notre Dame’s Ph.D. Program in Peace Studies — Alex Dukalskis (political science and peace studies), Laura Taylor (psychology and peace studies), and Ryne Close (history and peace studies) — recently published new research in academic journals.
Welcome M.A. Class of 2014
Sixteen students from 10 countries recently arrived at the Kroc Institute to pursue master’s degrees in international peace studies. The class of 2014 brings academic interests and professional experiences related to peace, conflict resolution, gender-based violence, development, language and the arts, law, and human rights.
Afghan Women in the Transition
The U.S. will withdraw the bulk of its forces from Afghanistan by 2014. This transition is fraught with risk for Afghan women, many of whom have benefited for 10 years from greater access to education, health care, and political participation.
Meet Kroc's New Visiting Research Fellows
Five scholars of conflict and peace join the Kroc Institute as visiting research fellows for one or two semesters during the 2012-13 academic year. Learn more about Andrew Bacevich, Kristen Harkness, Jennifer Keister, Sumanto, and Marie-Joëlle Zahar.
Peace Studies Ph.D. Students Named Mullen Family Fellows
Hyunjin Deborah Kwak (sociology and peace studies) and Laura Weis (history and peace studies) have been named Mullen Family Fellows. The fellowships are available thanks to Jack Mullen ’53, chair of the Kroc Institute's Advisory Council, and his family.
New Book Proposes Reconciliation as Path to Peace
Peace studies scholar and political scientist Daniel Philpott makes the case for forgiveness and reconciliation as a way to achieve justice and lasting peace after violent conflict. Just and Unjust Peace: An Ethic of Political Reconciliation, published by Oxford University Press, explores a concept deeply rooted in Christianity, Judaism, and...
Apply Now for Master’s in International Peace Studies
Applications are being accepted for the Master’s in International Peace Studies. Apply by December 15. The Kroc Institute's master’s degree prepares students from around the world for a wide range of careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Kroc Grants Support Peace Research by Faculty Fellows
The 6 grant recipients are Kroc faculty fellows who work in the areas of sociology, political science, psychology and English/American Studies.
New Book Edited by ND International Law Expert Defines War After 9/11
This volume responds to attempts by governments to expand the definition of 'war.'
Peace Studies Coming to Classrooms This Fall
When Notre Dame peace studies students begin classes in August, they’ll enroll in more than 50 peace-related courses.
New Kroc Internship Partnerships Established in Washington, DC
The Kroc Institute has established new field site partnerships with three organizations in or near the U.S. capital.
Mirza Endowment Supports Notre Dame Students Studying Arabic in Jordan
The 6 Notre Dame undergraduates in Amman are exploring language and culture.
Happy Birthday, Fr. Ted!
Today is the 95th birthday of Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of Notre Dame.
Master's Class of 2012 Sets Out to Build Peace
The M.A. class of 2012 includes 15 students from 10 countries.
Kroc Honors 47 Seniors in Peace Studies
Students will join more than 700 undergraduate alumni who majored or minored in peace studies.
Using Data to Build Lasting Peace
Peacebuilders often point to the importance of reaching sustainable peace accords. But few have attempted to examine the world's many comprehensive peace accords, and their myriad provisions, to see what works and what doesn’t. The Peace Accords Matrix (PAM) is a rich source of comparative information about peace agreements and...
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