A new school in Tanzania provided student teams pursuing the Keough School’s Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (SEI) Minor a chance to shape student formation—and support a business venture’s future success—a world away.
The University of Notre Dame will support the Institute of International Education’s USAID award of the Centroamérica en Ascenso Fellowship as one of three academic institutions providing a haven for individuals working on behalf of human rights in Central America. Applications for one- and two-year fellowships through the program are open now through June 7, 2024 for the inaugural cohort.
In an article in The Conversation, Senior Researcher Estela Rivero discusses her research with colleagues Tom Hare and Laura Miller-Graff, showing that employed youth with strong support networks are more likely to migrate to the U.S. for better opportunities. “This challenges conventional wisdom,” she writes. “The reality we found is complex and highlights the nuanced interaction between resilience and migration intentions.”
At the heart of SHARE’s work to support the transformational power of education in countries around the world is collaboration with researchers and decision-makers in the communities the findings are intended to serve.
Mary Gallagher, the Amy and Alan Lowenstein Chair in Democracy, Democratization and Human Rights and director of the International Institute at the University of Michigan, has been appointed the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs by University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. Gallagher, who will also hold a tenured faculty position in the Keough School, begins her five-year term as dean on July 1.
In commemoration of Earth Day, we're highlighting a recent gathering featuring the Keough School's Ellis Adjei Adams and Tracy Kijewski-Correa and Biological Science's Jason Rohr discussing the pressing necessity of adapting to global warming. They highlight why fighting climate change is so urgent and why it’s important to create resilient, forward-looking infrastructure that anticipates future challenges rather than relying on outdated models.
Drawing from lived experiences in rural Kenya, Caleb Ndaka analyzed experiences of teachers to understand challenges and opportunities of achieving equitable and inclusive digital learning in low-income settings.
These entrepreneurs and mentors have led the way and opened doors for others. And they have no plans to stop. The Keough School's Social Entrepreneurship Day not only celebrates the ingenuity and perseverance of innovators but encourages undergraduates to embark on their own journeys.
Following a year of research assessment, the Pulte Institute’s ongoing partnership with multinational mining corporation BHP has yielded a framework ready for real-world implementation. The “Realizing Rights for Water” (RRW) framework empowers industry actors to uphold the human right to water by…
Pulte’s Danice Brown Guzmán and ND BIG Lab’s Eva Dziadula’s research study in Nepal reveals the complex relationship between child labor and school attendance, highlighting gender disparities and differing perceptions between children and adults.
In the current debate about localization, we need to consider our accountability to local actors, argues SHARE Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director Katharina Anton-Erxleben. A poignant moment with a local colleague in Uganda revealed the cultural tensions and power imbalances in global aid efforts. It's time, Anton-Erxleben says, for a reimagined approach that values local voices and fosters genuine collaboration.
A study by Pulte Institute researchers explores the relationship between the social resources of Honduran youth and their intentions to migrate. Contrary to common beliefs, the study found a reduced desire to stay put among young Hondurans who are employed and have strong support networks. Instead, those with jobs leading fairly comfortable lives are the ones most intent to leave.
The Pulte Institute announces its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, Pulte will host its tenth cohort of emerging African business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Selected through a rigorous application process, the 25 Fellows have established records of accomplishment in promoting positive change in their organizations, countries, and communities.
Pulte Institute Senior Researcher Estela Rivero’s insatiable inquisitiveness and yearning to dive deep to understand a problem, a concept, or a phenomenon from all perspectives helps her bring new questions and insights to the table. In this Q&A, Estela discusses her experience and journey in the global development sector.
The Pulte Institute evaluated an initiative by the United Methodist Committee on Relief designed to support U.S. coastal areas following natural disasters. While the program significantly improves the resilience of the households it assists, there is room for strategic improvement. Based on the findings of a two-year research study, Core Affiliated Faculty member Sisi Meng and her team suggest focusing on high-impact actions to optimize the program's effectiveness and maximize the benefits of its efforts.
In Notre Dame’s new Poverty Initiative, The Pulte Institute will be at the forefront of developing strategies, researching best practices, and implementing innovative programs. “We are lowering the barriers to conducting global research and increasing discovery, pursuing promising paths forward that only a collective effort can forge,” says William J. Pulte Director Tracy Kijewski-Correa.
Measuring human dignity — assessing various aspects of an individual's well-being, rights, and intrinsic value — is inherently challenging due to its subjective nature. While there isn’t a universally accepted tool for measuring human dignity, the Pulte Institute explores how institutions and individuals demonstrate respect for human dignity.
For the past 12 years, FLARE (Forests and Livelihoods: Assessment, Research, and Engagement) has catalyzed cutting-edge research to promote the benefits of forests. The collaborative hub of scholars, educators, and practitioners is working across different disciplines to halt the loss of ecosystems and protect biodiversity. FLARE also sees Indigenous People's push for protecting their rights to lands as critical to slowing deforestation.
In an interview with the Pulte Institute, Ugandan entrepreneur and former Mandela Washington Fellow Tushabe “Ronnie” Ronard ’22 ascribed the benefits of innovation training at Notre Dame, saying the University encourages the kind of creativity and problem-solving that lets ingenuity thrive.
The Pulte Institute has a long record of bringing together cross-sector academics and researchers from Central America to study the root causes of migration and what can be done to mitigate it at the local level — and to support those forced to flee desperate circumstances.
CSIS Americas Program and the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development, in partnership with the Keough School and Pulte Institute, organized "Democracy and the Catholic Church in Nicaragua," an event focusing on democratic backsliding in Nicaragua and the role of the Catholic Church and faith-based society.