NDWorks Weekly

CAMPUS NEWS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

September 08, 2026

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Listen to Andrew Hoyt talk about the new Center for Academic Transformation and Excellence above, and read more about it below.

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Campus

New Center for Academic Transformation and Excellence

Undergraduate students have a new central hub where they can access learning and academic resources under one roof: the Center for Academic Transformation and Excellence, or CATE.

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What Would You Fight For?

Fighting for verbal communication

Notre Dame researchers are developing AI technology designed to help caregivers interpret the nonverbal communication of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.

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Campus

Meet Paul Popiel, the new Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands

Paul Popiel became the Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands in July, a role that oversees athletic, concert, and jazz bands and their performances at dozens of athletic, academic, and liturgical events every year.

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Accolades

People with Hope to Bring Initiative recognized with Presidential Team Irish Award

The People with Hope to Bring Initiative team built a comprehensive framework to support student mental health and well-being—equipping leaders across campus to foster a proactive, enduring culture of care and flourishing.

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