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Institute for Social Concerns, University of Notre Dame Together building a more just future

The Center for Social Concerns is an interdisciplinary institute responding to the complex demands of justice through a combination of justice education and research for the common good. We bring people together to think carefully about the world's most pressing social concerns in order to develop creative and effective approaches to addressing them.

Over 10,000 Notre Dame students have had their perspectives broadened through the Appalachia Seminar, a core academic of...
10/13/2026

Over 10,000 Notre Dame students have had their perspectives broadened through the Appalachia Seminar, a core academic offering in Justice Education at the Institute for Social Concerns for decades. If you, a friend, or a family member has ever taken part, you know how deeply transformative this seminar can be.

Now, as part of the University’s campus-wide crowdfunding initiative, you can directly support these student experiences. Your donation helps sustain this enduring tradition and ensures our students can continue to engage in meaningful research, learning, and encounter.

Be an active participant in the Institute’s ongoing legacy of impact by supporting the Appalachia Seminar today!

Simply visit this website to become a community advocate: https://giveto.nd.edu/institute-for-social-concerns-appalachia-seminar-2026

This month the institute is convening faculty and students to discuss Pope Leo's recent encyclical.The series, led by Me...
10/13/2026

This month the institute is convening faculty and students to discuss Pope Leo's recent encyclical.

The series, led by Megan Levis Scheirer, assistant professor of the practice, is discussing Magnifica humanitas, AI, and ongoing developments of Catholic social tradition.

"I'm looking at moments of what sociologist Émile Durkheim called 'collective effervescence' to understand the condition...
10/08/2026

"I'm looking at moments of what sociologist Émile Durkheim called 'collective effervescence' to understand the conditions that allow humans to feel like they belong to a larger community."

- Ella Brown '28
2025-26 McNeill Common Good Fellow, on her summer research at Disney World

Learn more about our exceptional McNeill Fellows at this link: https://bit.ly/4yPbRog

Six students presented and received 2026 Research for the Common Good Awards for original research addressing a question...
10/06/2026

Six students presented and received 2026 Research for the Common Good Awards for original research addressing a question of justice during immersive summer programs. Read more about these phenomenal scholars at this link: https://bit.ly/3VdFdhL

"Rejoicing with others in their times of joy and your times of sorrow is a mark of true love." - Imbolo MbueNew York Tim...
10/01/2026

"Rejoicing with others in their times of joy and your times of sorrow is a mark of true love."

- Imbolo Mbue
New York Times bestselling novelist
2026 MVP Fridays speaker

The institute welcomes Fr. Emmanuel Ojeifo as postdoctoral research scholar! Ojeifo's research lies at the intersection ...
09/29/2026

The institute welcomes Fr. Emmanuel Ojeifo as postdoctoral research scholar! Ojeifo's research lies at the intersection of theology, ethics, and politics of land in Africa. Read more about Ojeifo and his research at this link: https://socialconcerns.nd.edu/people/emmanuel-ojeifo/

Institute faculty and staff welcomed students back to campus with a petting zoo and a slate of 2026–27 programs and even...
09/15/2026

Institute faculty and staff welcomed students back to campus with a petting zoo and a slate of 2026–27 programs and events at the 2026 Welcome Back Bash!

Join the Institute for Social Concerns as a Justice Education Program Manager!We are looking for a dynamic organizer and...
09/10/2026

Join the Institute for Social Concerns as a Justice Education Program Manager!

We are looking for a dynamic organizer and proactive colleague to join the Institute for Social Concerns in our mission to grow justice, rooted in the common good. If you are skilled in program management and excited to help our students on their journey to understanding justice around the globe, please consider applying!

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Justice Education for the Institute for Social Concerns, the Justice Education Program Manager will lead the daily operational and administrative tasks for several justice education programs, as well as provide support for Institute initiatives and events. This position works independently to guide justice education program administration, immersive learning coordination, management and development of community/site host partnerships, and co-curricular program support. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Apply by September 22.

Learn more and apply at https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/UniversityOfNotreDame/3743990015171226-justice-education-program-manager

This summer, Notre Dame faculty Allison Mitchell, Elizabeth Shewark, and Karla Badillo-Urquiola and community members pa...
09/10/2026

This summer, Notre Dame faculty Allison Mitchell, Elizabeth Shewark, and Karla Badillo-Urquiola and community members partnered with the Institute and DePaul Academy to offer a youth fellowship to address violence through purpose, civic identity, and community connection.

"Human connection is at the core of resilience. If we do not design our technologies alongside the community, whose just...
09/08/2026

"Human connection is at the core of resilience. If we do not design our technologies alongside the community, whose justice are we really serving?"

– Karla Badillo-Urquiloa
Clare Booth Luce Assistant Professor
of Computer Science and Engineering

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