Registration Open for 2013 Student Peace Conference
Registration is now open for the University of Notre Dame’s Student Peace Conference, which will take place on April 5-6, 2013.
Kroc-Catholic Relief Services Fellow Focuses on Peacebuilding in Sudan
John Ashworth, a peacebuilder with nearly 30 years of experience in Sudan and South Sudan, has joined the Kroc Institute as a Kroc-Catholic Relief Services Fellow.
Olivia Lee to Receive 2013 Yarrow Award
Notre Dame senior Olivia Lee, an American studies and peace studies major, will be honored for her academic excellence and commitment to service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Master's Class of 2012 Sets Out to Build Peace
The M.A. class of 2012 includes 15 students from 10 countries.
Master’s Students Assigned to Global Internships
Students work for 6 months in positions that reflect their professional interests.
Peace Studies Seniors Win 2012 Yarrow Award
Melissa Wrapp and Patrick McCormick will be honored for their academic excellence and commitment to service in peace studies.
New Kroc-CRS Fellow to Focus on the Philippines
Bishop Colin Bagaforo will conduct research on interreligious dialogue.
Master's Students Present Lessons Learned from International Internships
Master’s in peace studies students have spent the last two weeks presenting what they learned during their recent international internships.
New Edition of Classic Book on Conflict Resolution Published
Peter Wallensteen's Understanding Conflict Resolution has been released in its third edition.
New Visiting Fellows Focus on Africa, Eastern Europe
Two scholar-practitioners have joined the Kroc Institute as visiting research fellows for the 2012 spring semester.
Molly Kinder to Receive Kroc Institute 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award
Molly is a 2001 Notre Dame graduate in political science and peace studies.
Announcing the 2012 Student Peace Conference
This year's annual gathering takes place March 30-31.
Peace Studies Classes Begin this Week
Peace studies students enrolled in more than 50 peace-related courses today for the 2012 spring semester.
ScreenPeace Begins Feb. 2 with Film by ND Faculty Member about Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans
This year's film festival begins with a Notre Dame faculty member’s film exploring post-traumatic stress disorder among Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans.
Kroc Appoints Three New Faculty Fellows
The Kroc Institute's newest faculty fellows specialize in Modern European cultural and intellectual history, international law, and 20th century Africa.
M.A. Students Building Careers in Peacebuilding
Second-year master’s students in peace studies are in the final stretches of their six-month internships at field sites in the Philippines, South Africa, Uganda, and the United States.
Grad Students at Kroc and in Rome Meet via Videoconference
Master’s students from the Kroc Institute and graduate students from four universities in Rome met “face to face” for class.
Perry, Cardinal Mahony to Address Ethics of a World without Nuclear Weapons
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Perry and Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles, will address nuclear policy on Oct. 25.
New Book Traces Growth of Peace Research
Peter Wallensteen's new book traces the development of peace research over the past six decades.
13th Annual John Howard Yoder Dialogues on Nonviolence, Religion & Peace
Palestinian Christian peace activist Jean Zaru will discuss nonviolent resistance.
Video: “Fighting for Peace among Religions”
The Kroc Institute’s Rashied Omar takes center stage in a new University of Notre Dame video shot largely in Cape Town, South Africa.
Join Us to Celebrate Kroc’s 25th Anniversary
Join us to hear from peace scholars Peter Wallensteen and Bob Johansen.
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