The University of Notre Dame marked its tenth year hosting the Mandela Washington Fellowship, a milestone for possibility, empowerment, and the importance of leadership for young African changemakers. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, part of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), is a flagship program of the U.S. Department of State.
Mary Gallagher is the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs. She joined the school in her new role in July 2024. In this conversation, Gallagher describes what drew her to the school, discusses the importance of policy engagement and shares her collaborative vision…
The remarkable journey of Nathan and Djemillah exemplifies the power of perseverance, collaborative innovation, and shared passion for sustainability. Their story highlights how familial support and the application of humility and intellectual curiosity can drive transformative change both locally and globally.
As the leader of a global Catholic research university with a presence on five continents, University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., will draw on a rich background of global experience that includes deep connections to the University’s Keough School of Global Affairs and Notre Dame Global.
Research from the Language of Instruction Transition in Education Systems (LITES) study, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), tackles this issue directly. A blog post from Pulte Institute Faculty TJ D'Agostino and USAID's Anna Angarola with insghts from the LITES study was recently featured on USAID's Education Links website.
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Mandela Washington Fellowship program at Notre Dame, we had the privilege of speaking with a few of our alums. They shared how the Fellowship at Notre Dame has profoundly impacted their lives, enabling them to use their experiences and knowledge to do extraordinary work in the world.