The religious reverence for human life
“A neglected but devastating, low-intensity war is unfolding in our communities,” said A. Rashied Omar, as part of his presentation in the seminar, “Gangsterism…
Ph.D. Program News
Debora Rogo honored with a 2026 Kellogg Institute Award for Outstanding Doctoral Student Contributions
Debora Rogo, a peace studies and history doctoral candidate at the University of Notre Dame, was named the recipient of a 2026 Kellogg Institute Award for Outstanding Doctoral Student Contributions. The award, which includes…
How one international Ph.D. student is bridging the gap between practice and research
There are a lot of ways to make a difference. In times of crisis, some people take an on-the-ground approach, working to directly provide aid to those in need. Others assume a bigger picture perspective to solve problems, analyzing why they occurred in the first place and what can be...
Tattoos on the body and the heart
Graduate Justice Fellow Joachim Ozonze pursues vocation of healing justice (The following article first appeared on Feb. 12, 2026, on the website of the Institute for Social Concerns at the University
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Summer opportunity for doctoral students to study international mediation in Geneva, Switzerland
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies has paired up with the Geneva Graduate Institute and its Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding to offer a summer Ph.D. course on international mediation. …
Kroc Institute welcomes six new Ph.D. students, names fellowship recipients
The fall 2025 semester saw the arrival of six new doctoral students at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs. Four of the incoming students make up the first cohort of the newly launched international peace studies doctoral program, with the…
Keough School welcomes a new generation of global changemakers
This fall, the Keough School of Global Affairs welcomed a diverse group of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students who bring global experience and a shared commitment to tackling today’s pressing challenges—from climate change to post-conflict peacebuilding. Among them are national debate champions,…
Solidarity over silos: Lessons from the pilgrimage of peace to Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings
Paul Kyumin Lee is a Ph.D. student at the University of Notre Dame studying peace studies and sociology, reflects on a recent trip to Hiroshima and Nagasaki to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings that devastated the cities. He is primarily interested in the intergenerational transmission of trauma...
Doctoral student Joryán Hernández to receive inaugural Sr. Dianna Ortiz, OSU Peacemaker Award
Joryán Hernández, a peace studies and theology doctoral student at the University of Notre Dame, was tapped as the first-ever recipient of the Sr. Dianna Ortiz, OSU Peacemaker Award from Pax…
Doctoral candidate Flora Tang honored with 2025 Catherine Mowry LaCugna Award
At its annual meeting in June in Portland, Ore., the Catholic Theological Society of America named Flora Tang, a peace studies and theology doctoral candidate at the University of Notre…
Lechartre Awarded Top Dissertation Prize for Innovative Study of Transitional Justice in Guatemala
Jósephine Lechartre, Ph.D. '24 in Peace Studies and Political Science
Summer 2025 opportunity for doctoral students to study international mediation in Oslo, Norway
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) have announced the call for applications for their annual summer Ph.D. course on international mediation. “International Mediation: Theory, Cases and Skills” will take place in person…
Alumna Jessica Ashman, doctoral candidate Maria Caterina Gargano named Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows
University of Notre Dame alumna Jessica Ashman and graduate student Maria Caterina “Cat” Gargano have been selected as Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows for the 2024-25 academic year. Established through…
Celebrating student excellence: Inspiring achievements that shape the future
Over the 2023-24 academic year and following summer, graduate and undergraduate students pursuing peace studies engaged in impactful research and received notable awards, underscoring their commitment to the field of peace studies. Several students have been recognized at the University of Notre Dame…
Kroc Institute welcomes five new Ph.D. students, names fellowship recipients
Five new students representing five different disciplines have arrived at the Kroc Institute this fall as part of its interdisciplinary doctoral program in peace studies. Incoming students were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants from around the world. These…
From Murderous Mathematicians to Medieval Arabic Manuscripts: Globe-Spanning Research Discoveries at the 2024 Rome Archive Seminar
Participants at the 2024 Rome Seminar gather with Professor Matteo Binasco and Reverend Belluomini at the Archivio Storico della Congregazione per l'Evangelizzazione dei Popoli
Thirty-four students and alumni awarded Fulbright grants
Nearly three dozen University of Notre Dame students have been named finalists, and another eight alternates, for the 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The finalists include 26 undergraduate students and eight graduate students.
Kroc Institute celebrates 2024 graduates
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies celebrated the 2024 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…
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies commends graduate student achievements
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies acknowledges the achievements of our current graduate students, who are being honored with awards and fellowships. The following accolades reflect our students’ dedication to their academic pursuits and also provide valuable support for their future…
From the army to anthropology: Postdoc’s path to peace-and-justice research has been a journey
Helal Khan’s path to becoming an anthropologist who researches peace and justice has taken him all over the world. In his home country of Bangladesh, Khan was an army officer stationed along the Myanmar border. He served…
Keough School establishes two new PhD programs
The Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame has established two new doctoral programs in sustainable development and peace studies. From different perspectives the peace studies and sustainable development programs will enable PhD students in the Keough School to examine…
LeChartre Wins Second Place in Shaheen 3MT Competition
Kroc Institute Ph.D. candidate, Joséphine Lechartre (peace studies and political science), won second place in the annual Shaheen Three Minute Thesis…
Lucy Institute graduate scholar leverages technology to improve health access for migrant communities
Each day, millions of people leave their birth countries forever. Sometimes those who emigrate are forced to leave behind important identification and medical records. As a result, they face barriers to receiving care for chronic illnesses or mental health conditions. …
Keynoter for the 2024 Student Peace Conference Announced
Sa’ed Atshan has been tapped as the keynote speaker for this year’s Notre Dame Student Peace Conference, “Peace by Piece: Disrupting Dualities in Peacebuilding.” An…
Opportunity for doctoral students to study international mediation in Oslo, Norway
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and the Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) have announced the call for applications for their annual summer Ph.D. course on international mediation. “International Mediation: Theory, Cases and Skills,” will take place in…
Kellogg PhD Affiliates--including Kroc's Own Joachim Ozonze--Develop Program of Catholic Leadership and Service in Africa
“We have heard the long-expressed hope – spoken with great passion by popes, bishops, and other Church leaders, especially in the West – that the future of the Catholic Church is in Africa,” said Rev. Kenneth Amadi, a Kellogg doctoral…
Kroc Institute welcomes five new Ph.D. students, names fellowship recipients
Five new students representing four disciplines have arrived to the Kroc Institute as part of its interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Peace Studies in fall 2023. Incoming students were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants from around the world. These students join the Institute’s…
Isabel Güiza-Gómez Awarded GWIS National Fellowship
Kellogg Institute Doctoral Student Affiliate and Kroc Institute Ph.D. student Isabel Güiza-Gómez is one of nine women to have been awarded a national fellowships by Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) this year.…
Joachim Chukwuebuka Ozonze (Peace Studies and Theology)
Joachim Chukwuebuka Ozonze is a Ph.D. student from Nigeria studying Peace Studies and Theology. As a Catholic priest, he studied Philosophy and Theology in his home country, which led him to receive a Master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame. In this interview, Joachim…
Kroc Institute welcomes five new Ph.D. students, names fellowship recipients
Five new students representing four disciplines recently began the Kroc Institute’s interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Peace Studies. Incoming students were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants from around the world.
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Caroline Hughes
Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh CSC Professor of Peace Studies
Director of Doctoral Studies
Kathryn Sawyer Vidrine
Assistant Director for Doctoral Studies