The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies celebrates the 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 peace studies, Kroc scholars who completed the master of global affairs, international peace studies concentration at the Keough School of Global Affairs, students who completed a graduate minor in peace studies, and graduates of the Institute’s doctoral program.
“Through their commitment to peace and justice, our students are making and will continue to make a real difference,” said Erin B. Corcoran, Acting Director and Executive Director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. “Their education in peace studies has equipped them to make consequential change in a complex and shifting world. I welcome them to our alumni community of more than 1,900 graduates, and can’t wait to hear what they will do next.”
Undergraduates with Supplementary Majors or Minors in Peace Studies
The University of Notre Dame undergraduate Class of 2023 includes 17 students who completed either a major or minor in peace studies:
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Miriam Bethencourt, English major, supplementary major in peace studies
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Grace Beutter, psychology major, film, television and theatre major, minor in peace studies
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Clare Brown, sociology major, supplementary major in education, schooling and society major, supplementary major in peace studies
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Grace Connors, computer science major, supplementary major in peace studies
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Kaitlyn Dehais, political science major, minor in Hesburgh Program for Public Service, minor in peace studies
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Hope Gallagher, Program of Liberal Studies major, supplementary major in peace studies
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Adam Griffin, political studies major, supplementary major in peace studies
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Farah Khashman, computer science major, supplementary major in peace studies
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Anisha Kishore, Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics major, supplementary major in peace studies
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Alexa Lemieux, psychology major, minor in peace studies
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Anna McDonald, environmental sciences major, supplementary major in peace studies
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Meredith Meyer, theology major, philosophy major, minor in philosophy, supplementary major in peace studies
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Thanh Nguyen, political science major, supplementary major in peace studies
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Sadie Richardson, political science major, supplementary major in Spanish language and literature, supplementary major in peace studies
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Lauren Seidler, pre-professional studies major, minor in health, humanity and sciences, minor in peace studies
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Juliet Webb, anthropology major, minor in education, schooling and society, supplementary major in peace studies
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Martha Zaytoun, English major, supplementary major in peace studies
Global Affairs Undergraduates with a Concentration in International Peace Studies
In addition, 10 students completed a concentration in international peace studies as part of their supplementary major in global affairs:
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Allison Doctor, Spanish language and literature major, supplementary major in global affairs
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Jennifer Eburuoh, environmental sciences major, minor in Glynn Family Honors Program, supplementary major in global affairs
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Katherine Fynes, Program of Liberal Studies major, supplementary major in global affairs
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Mary Kate Godfrey, political studies major, minor in musical theatre, supplementary major in global affairs
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Sophia Michetti, English major, Italian language and literature minor, supplementary major in global affairs
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Lauren Pizzella, political science major, supplementary major in global affairs
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Natalia Ruiz, management consulting major, supplementary major in global affairs
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Nathalie Sampson, political science major, supplementary major in global affairs
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Elizabeth Smith, psychology major, minor in Italian language and literature, minor in computing and digital technologies, supplementary major in global affairs
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Meredith Wilson, anthropology major, minor in Glynn Family Honors Program, supplementary major in global affairs
During a recognition event on May 19, two students were honored with the Senior Seminar Essay Award, given annually to two graduating peace studies students who have demonstrated excellence in peace studies research and academic writing within the field of peace studies. Elizabeth Smith received first place for her essay, “A Critical Analysis of the Scope and Effectiveness of Restorative Justices Practices in the Cases of Sexual Violence,” and Jennifer Eburuoh was awarded second place for her essay, “Understanding Narratives in the Farmer-Herder Conflicts of Nigeria’s Middle Belt.”
Master of Global Affairs, International Peace Studies
This year, the Keough School of Global Affairs celebrated its fifth class of MGA graduates.
Seventeen Kroc scholars completed the program, administered by the Kroc Institute:
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Haleemah Ahmad, Nigeria
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Elizabeth Boyle, United States
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Catherine Bruno, United States
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Euda Fils, United States, Haiti
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Muhammad Shahzad Hussain, Pakistan
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Emma Jackson, United States
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Catherine Jassey, The Gambia
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Eunhye Lee, South Korea, Canada
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Saadat Musabaeva, Kyrgyzstan
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Mongalla Joseph John Ngbabare, South Sudan
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Musu Bakoto Sawo, The Gambia
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Melvin Sharty, Sierra Leone
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Alberto Solís Castro, Mexico
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Emily Tatum, United States
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Audrey Thill, United States
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Safiatou Touray, United Kingdom, The Gambia
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Clevyra Wang, Indonesia
Graduate Minors in Peace Studies
Thirteen students completed a graduate minor in peace studies:
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Marla Cansino, Master of Global Affairs
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Nicolas Chehade, Master of Global Affairs
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Christine Chun, Master of Global Affairs and Master of Business Administration
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Kristyn Garza, Master of Fine Arts
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Symone Johnson, Doctorate of Anthropology
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Marie-Claire Klassen, Doctorate of Theology
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Francis Makut, Master of Theological Studies
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Angelina Soriano Nuncio, Master of Global Affairs
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Lamarre Présuma, Master of Global Affairs
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Dara-Marie Raggay, Master of Global Affairs
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Nadia Samir, Master of Architecture Design & Urbanism
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Matthew Talamantes, Master of Global Affairs
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Elise Verdooner, Master of Global Affairs
Doctoral Program in Peace Studies
The Kroc Institute honored two doctoral students who have completed the Kroc Institute’s Ph.D. program in peace studies. The doctoral program prepares students who are fully trained and professionalized in both the multidisciplinary field of peace studies and one of six traditional disciplines (anthropology, history, psychology, political science, sociology, or theology).
The doctoral class of 2023 includes:
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Angela Chesler, political science and peace studies
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Mary Tarsha, psychology and peace studies
Congratulations to all the graduates!
About the Kroc Institute: The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, supports study, research and practice centered on strategies for sustainable peace and supports undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students in peace studies.