Junior Rebecca Blais awarded 2017 Truman Scholarship
Junior Rebecca Blais, a political science major and peace studies minor from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, has been named a 2017 Truman Scholar.
Undergraduate Program News
Notre Dame to send students abroad to tackle global development issues
The University of Notre Dame is sending nine students abroad to address pressing global development challenges through research as part of a grant with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), managed by the Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development (NDIGD).
2017 Student Peace Conference Co-Chairs: Leah Landry and Victoria Lew
Meet the co-chairs of the Notre Dame Student Peace Conference, an annual event organized by students for students, where they can share their research and network with peers who share their personal passion and academic interest in peace.
Rhodes Scholar Alexis Doyle Credits Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies in Shaping Her Future in Medicine
Alexis Doyle ’17, a biological sciences and international peace studies supplementary major has been selected to the United States Rhodes Scholar Class of 2017.
Notre Dame Student Peace Conference Announces “Pathways to Peace”
The 2017 Notre Dame Student Peace Conference Committee announces "Pathways to Peace,” scheduled for March 31-April 1, 2017, at the University of Notre Dame.
Congratulations, Peace Studies Class of 2016!
The Kroc Institute recently held two special events to honor 44 graduating peace studies seniors who majored or minored in peace studies and 21 graduates of the master’s in international peace studies program.
Peace Studies Seniors Selected for 2016 Yarrow Award
The Kroc Institute is pleased to announce Notre Dame seniors Teresa Kennedy and Connor Hayes as the recipients of the 2016 Yarrow Award in Peace Studies.
Peace Studies Undergraduate Named as Truman Scholar
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies is delighted to share that peace studies junior Caleb “C.J.” Pine has been named a 2016 Truman Scholar.
Registration Open for 2016 Student Peace Conference
The University of Notre Dame’s 2016 Student Peace Conference will take place on April 8–9, 2016, at the Hesburgh Center for International Studies.
Peace Studies Student Elected Notre Dame Student Body Vice President
Notre Dame sophomore Rebecca Blais (political science and peace studies) has been elected undergraduate student body vice president for the 2016-17 academic year.
Undergraduates: Apply Now for 2016 Summer Research Grants
Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to juniors for work related to the research themes of the Kellogg Institute or the Kroc Institute.
Call for Proposals: 2016 Notre Dame Student Peace Conference
The student peace conference committee seeks submissions from undergraduate and graduate students. Early submission deadline for papers is December 22, 2015.
Fall 2015: A Glimpse into Peace Studies Classrooms
Fall semester classes are now underway at Notre Dame. Here's a sampling of the more than 60 peace studies courses offered this fall.
Congratulations, Peace Studies Class of 2015!
The Kroc Institute recently held two special events to honor 40 graduating peace studies seniors who majored or minored in peace studies and 25 graduates of the master’s in international peace studies program.
Brenna Gautam to Receive 2015 Yarrow Award in Peace Studies
Gautam, a history and peace studies major, will be honored for academic excellence and commitment to service in peace and justice.
Call for Papers: Notre Dame Student Peace Conference 2015
The student peace conference committee seeks submissions from undergraduate and graduate students. Early submission deadline for papers is December 19, 2014.
Undergraduates: Apply Now for 2015 Summer Research Grants
Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to juniors for work related to the research themes of the Kellogg Institute or the Kroc Institute.
Fall Semester Peace Studies Classes Begin
Political protest, religion and peace, foreign policy, international development, and environmental justice are among the issues Notre Dame peace studies students will study in more than 60 peace studies courses offered during the 2014 fall semester.
Peace Studies Senior Interns at Vatican
While interning at the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Sara Spittler worked side-by-side with church officials specializing in religion and peace.
Honoring Graduates in Peace Studies, Class of 2014
On Commencement Weekend (May 16-17) the Kroc Institute held two special events to honor 30 graduating seniors who majored or minored in peace studies and 15 graduates of the master’s in international peace studies program.
Peace Studies Seniors Selected for 2014 Yarrow Award
Ilse Zenteno and Alex Coccia are peace studies students who have demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to peace and justice.
Register Now for the 2014 Notre Dame Student Peace Conference
Registration is now open for the University of Notre Dame’s 2014 Student Peace Conference, which will take place March 28-29 at the Hesburgh Center for International Studies.
Undergraduates: Apply Now for Summer Research Grants
Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to juniors for work related to the research themes of the Kellogg Institute or the Kroc Institute. Apply by Feb. 24!
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.
Call for Papers: Notre Dame Student Peace Conference 2014
The conference committee seeks submissions from undergraduate and graduate students by Jan. 27.
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!
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
Congratulations, Peace Studies Classes of 2013
Graduates included 39 undergraduates, 19 master's students, and 1 doctoral student.
Peace Studies Students to Lead Notre Dame Student Body
Alex Coccia and Nancy Joyce have been elected student body president and vice-president for the 2013-14 academic year.
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.
Contact
To learn more about the program or declare a major or minor in peace studies, email:
Anna K. Van Overberghe
Assistant Director for Academic Administration and Undergraduate Studies
avanove1@nd.edu
To meet with the faculty director of undergraduate studies, contact:
Ernesto Verdeja
Associate Professor of Peace Studies and Global Politics
Director of Undergraduate Studies
everdeja@nd.edu