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Think Spring (and Peace Studies)!
Take a look at a sampling of the nearly 60 peace studies courses offered during the spring semester, which begins Jan. 14.
Good Governance and ‘Quality Peace’
Peace scholars are reaching a consensus on what predicts peace. Research shows that higher per-capita GDP, more education, and the inclusion of women and religious and ethnic minorities in public life are associated with stable peace. How can this research help practitioners understand the causes of violent conflict and how...
Researchers Examine Role of Federalism in War-Making or Peace-Making
Profs. Patrick Regan and Peter Wallensteen co-authored a recently published article in the Journal Civil Wars.
Uganda Workshop Paves Way for Reconciliation
Led by Kroc professor Daniel Philpott, the workshop is a springboard to a national reconciliation plan initiated by Uganda's Catholic Church leaders.
Save the Dates: 6th Annual Summer Institute for Faculty, June 16-20, 2014
Led by Prof. George A. Lopez, "Teaching Peace in the 21st Century" will be held June 16-20, 2014, at the University of Notre Dame.
New Books Advance Peace Research and Scholarship
Books, we still love books. This collection of six books written or edited by Kroc Institute faculty was published in 2012-13.
"A Wild Idea for Doing Both": Creating the Ph.D. in Peace Studies for Scholar-Practitioners
This is the story of the whirlwind first 5 years of the Kroc Institute's Ph.D. Program.
Call for Papers: Notre Dame Student Peace Conference 2014
The conference committee seeks submissions from undergraduate and graduate students by Jan. 27.
Apply Now for MA in International Peace Studies
The Kroc Institute invites applications to its master’s program in international peace studies. Application deadline is December 15.
Scholars Gather at ND London Centre to Share Research on Global Migration
The powerful force of global migration was the focus of a conference this week (Oct. 14-15) that showcased the research of the Contending Modernities Global Migration Working Group.
Recommendations for Resolving the Nuclear Standoff with Iran
On Oct. 15, a new round of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program begins. Read recommendations from nuclear policy and sanctions expert David Cortright.
Prof. Wallensteen on the Nobel Peace Prize
"The choice of the Nobel Committee to award the Peace Prize to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is surprising and timely."
2012-13 Kroc Institute Year in Review
Take a look at the Kroc Institute's recently published annual report for 2012-13, which focuses especially on the first 5 years of the interdisciplinary Ph.D. In peace studies.
Apply Now for PhD in Peace Studies
Apply by Dec. 15 for Ph.D. in Anthropology, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Theology — and Peace Studies.
Kroc Appoints Four New Faculty Fellows
The new fellows, who specialize in film, French, sociology, and history, enrich interdisciplinary peace research and teaching.
How to Major or Minor in Peace Studies
Concerned about violent conflict around the globe? Interested in peace, justice, and human rights? Add a major or minor in peace studies!
The Iranian Nuclear Dilemma
A more pragmatic president in Iran has brought renewed hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in the nuclear stalemate. But the crisis in Syria has cast a shadow. What are the obstacles and opportunities for a peaceful resolution to the Iranian nuclear dilemma?
Ph.D. Students in Peace Studies Named 2013-14 Mullen Family Fellows
Notre Dame peace studies Ph.D. students Karie Cross and Kyle Lambelet have been named Mullen Family Fellows for the 2013-14 academic year.
Announcing New Ph.D. Program in Anthropology & Peace Studies
The new program, a partnership between the Department of Anthropology and the Kroc Institute, will educate and train scholars in both anthropology and interdisciplinary peace research. Apply by Dec. 15.
Kroc Welcomes Eight New PhD Students
The new doctoral students in peace studies represent five disciplines and comprise the Kroc Institute's largest entering group to date.
Kroc Welcomes 4 Visiting Research Fellows
Four scholars of conflict and peace have joined the Kroc Institute as Visiting Research Fellows for the fall semester or the full academic year.
Three New Faculty Members Join Kroc Institute
The Kroc Institute's interdisciplinary core faculty is growing with the addition of a sociologist, a psychologist, and a political scientist.
In Memoriam: John J. Gilligan, Founding Director of the Kroc Institute
Former Ohio governor John J. Gilligan, professor emeritus of law at the University of Notre Dame and the founding director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, died Monday (Aug. 26) at his home in Cincinnati. He was 92.
Prof. Lopez Goes to Washington
Professor George A. Lopez has accepted the position of Vice President and Director of the Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP).
Join ND Women in International Security this Year
The student leaders of Notre Dame Women in International Security invite women at Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College who are interested in global and human security to join them for learning, professional development, and networking in the 2013-14 year.
Scholar of Genocide and Social Movements Edits Three New Books
Kroc professor Ernesto Verdeja's new co-edited books strengthen understanding of genocide and violent conflict
More than 50 Peace and Conflict-Related Courses Offered This Fall
Courses are taught by faculty at the Kroc Institute as well as in the Departments of Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, Theology, and History
Kroc to Launch New Course, New Efforts for Career-Building
The Kroc Institute is strengthening efforts to prepare master’s in peace studies students for the international job market and to advance their careers in peace and justice.
Peace Scholar’s New Book Examines Role of Identity in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Atalia Omer's When Peace Is Not Enough shows how re-examining Jewish-Israeli identity can contribute to peacebuilding in Israel and Palestine.
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