M.A. Students Selected to Present Peacebuilding Proposal at UN
Five peace studies master's students will meet with a panel of experts on April 9 to present their recommendations for advancing peace in Colombia
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Research on Catholics & Muslims Selected for Funding
Kroc's multi-year project examining interaction among Catholic, Muslim, and secular forces in the modern world is one of 10 projects to receive support from Notre Dame's Strategic Research Investment initiative.
Peace Conference Highlights Student Research
More than 250 students from 22 colleges and universities gathered at Notre Dame for the annual Student Peace Conference.
Scholar to Discuss Islam and Politics on March 25
Emad Shahin will deliver the Henry R. Luce Inaugural Lecture.
Book Advances Bold New Vision of Peacebuilding
The provocative essays in Strategies of Peace explore innovative models for building peace after genocide, civil war, and terrorism.
Martha Minow to Speak at Kroc on March 16
The Harvard Law School dean will deliver the 16th annual Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Lecture in Ethics and Public Policy.
Report Urges Policymakers to Engage with Global Religious Actors
A high-level task force of academics, policymakers, lawyers and religious leaders has released a report urging U.S. policymakers to rethink the role of religion in world affairs.
New Research Prof Develops Data on Peace Accords
Madhav Joshi has joined the Kroc Institute as Research Assistant Professor and associate director of the Peace Accords Matrix.
Study on ‘Untouchables’ Can Help End Human Rights Abuses, Says Scholar
The largest-ever study on the Dalit of India reveals widespread caste-based discrimination in every aspect of daily life, according to Christian Davenport.
Apply Soon to Summer Institute
Teams of college and university faculty seeking to launch or expand programs in peace studies are invited to apply to Kroc's second annual Summer Institute.
Two New Visiting Fellows Join Kroc
Two new scholars of conflict and peace have joined the Kroc Institute as visiting research fellows for the remainder of the 2009-10 academic year.
Kroc’s Year in Review
The Kroc Institute has published 2008-09: The Year in Review. Now available online, the report features updates on Kroc research and highlights of the academic year.
Lopez Testifies on Sanctions against Iran
In testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, George A. Lopez argued against passage of a resolution which would impose severe economic sanctions on Iran.
Essential Books for Conflict Transformation
A list of “100 Resource Books for Conflict Transformation” recommended by the prestigious Berghof Research Center in Berlin, includes eight books by Kroc faculty.
New Book Explores “Rashomon Effect”
In his new book, Christian Davenport examines media bias and its implications for violence, protest, repression, and peace.
M.A. Program Responds to Changing World
A revised master’s curriculum bolsters Kroc's strength in preparing students for high-impact careers in peace and justice.
Unchopping a Tree
In his new book, Ernesto Verdeja discusses the reconciliation of former enemies following war, genocide, or violence.
NSF Supports Research on Ending Civil Wars
Kroc researchers received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study how third parties can help end civil wars and promote respect for human rights, reduced poverty, and social justice.
Researchers Study Global Economy, Violence, Peace
Two Kroc professors have received a research grant to examine connections between the global economy and violent conflict.
Experts Gather to Advance a World without Nuclear Weapons
Helsinki, Finland, is the site for a major conference on reducing and eliminating nuclear weapons.
New York Times U.N. Bureau Chief to Speak at Kroc
Neil MacFarquhar, who has covered the Middle East for nearly 20 years, will discuss the region's struggles to adjust to the pressures of modernity.
Kroc Launches Peace Policy
The new online journal aims to contribute to the international conversation on conflict and peace.
Davenport Seeks Solutions to Violence, State Repression
Christian Davenport is the Kroc Institute’s new Professor of Peace Studies, Political Science, and Sociology.
Mason Joins Kroc Faculty
Patrick Q. Mason will serve as associate director for a multi-year research project comparing Islam and Catholicism.
Scholar Focuses on Culture and Conflict
Catherine Bolten is the Kroc Institute’s new Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Peace Studies
Luce Professor Is Scholar of Islam and Politics
Emad Shahin has been appointed Henry R. Luce Associate Professor of Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding.
Oxford to Publish Volumes on Peace
Oxford University Press has accepted the Kroc Institute’s proposal to publish a multi-volume series on strategic peacebuilding, beginning this fall.
Welcome New Peace Students
Classes began this week for Notre Dame students, including 16 new M.A. students and 4 new Ph.D. students in peace studies.
Kroc Seeks Visiting Research Fellows
Outstanding peace scholars are invited to apply for the Kroc Institute’s visiting research fellowships.
Grants Empower Peace Research
Six Notre Dame professors who are fellows of the Kroc Institute received grants for research that intersects with issues of peace and conflict.
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