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The US has the highest maternal mortality rate of developed nations. An innovative postpartum care model from Notre Dame can save mothers around the globe.
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Dean's Forum on Global Affairs Brings World Leaders to Notre Dame
The Keough School of Global Affairs will welcome a number of prominent voices in diplomacy, policymaking and humanitarian action this semester as part of a new speaker series, the Dean’s Forum on Global Affairs. The forum is designed to bring world leaders into conversation with Notre Dame students, faculty and the broader community about current challenges shaping global affairs.
Annual Review Bridges Pulte Institute Past, Future
The 2024-2025 Pulte Institute Annual Review was published this month, a retrospective of the organization's work to end poverty and ensure sustainability in a year of disruption for the global development sector.
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Why some economies stall while others soar: development economist digs into disparity
Development economist Brenda Samaniego de la Parra explores the root causes of disparities in national and corporate growth worldwide, aiming to shed light on the roots of inequality.
How can we have better conversations about environmental conservation? New Notre Dame research charts a path.
As the planet faces mounting environmental crises, including a decline in global biodiversity, a new study from the University of Notre Dame calls for a seemingly simple yet transformative practice: better conversations.
Researchers Work to Publish Global Education Findings After Funding Ends
The shuttering of USAID resulted in the abrupt end of two-thirds of the work underway at the Pulte Institute. Among these losses was a $2 million, six-country study on language of instruction policy, part of the Supporting Holistic and Actionable Research in Education (SHARE) research portfolio led…
Notre Dame partners with area Boys & Girls Clubs on research to close achievement gaps, reduce inequality
Notre Dame researchers are partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor to strengthen a learning program that serves area children. The project is funded by the Notre Dame Poverty Initiative.
Prioritizing prenatal care may decrease low birth weight outcomes in The Gambia, Notre Dame research finds
A new study co-authored by University of Notre Dame researchers highlights the importance of prenatal care for improving the health of mothers and newborns, providing evidence that can inform policy.
Pulte Institute Begins Research to Strengthen Global Food Security
New funding to identify the most effective interventions to improve food security and advance sustainable agriculture will allow Pulte Institute researchers to examine data from two countries gathered over 20 years to inform policy and support human well-being at scale.
The two grants, awarded…
Pulte Institute Executive Director to Assume New Position at Notre Dame
Michael Sweikar, founding executive director of the Pulte Institute for Global Development at the University of Notre Dame, will transition to a new role as gift planning program director within the Department of Development, effective July 1, 2025.
Beyond Good Intentions: Opportunities for Research to Drive Successful Localization in International Projects
Localization isn't just a buzzword; it's a necessity. In a world where the traditional aid landscape is shifting, focusing on community ownership, local governance, and context-specific policies isn't just ethical—it's the key to building resilient and sustainable futures for the…
Hope, action and the common good: Arun Agrawal’s research aims for a more sustainable world
Arun Agrawal is a renowned expert in sustainable development and environmental politics at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. In this conversation, Agrawal discusses the key themes of his research, explains why he has found Pope Francis so inspiring and shares what gives him hope during challenging times.
Pulte Institute Statement on Changes to Foreign Aid Funding
Recent executive orders and a shift in U.S. foreign aid policy have directly impacted the Pulte Institute for Global Development and its work within the Keough School of Global Affairs.
Sustainability Initiative seeks student interns for summer 2025
Notre Dame's recently established Just Transformations to Sustainability Initiative is seeking driven, detail-oriented students passionate about global sustainability to join our team as 2025 Summer Interns.
The Just…
Pulte Institute Hosts Conversation on Mitigating Disaster Risk
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Pulte Institute hosted “Does the political context matter for disaster impacts?” on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
Halvard Buhaug was the keynote speaker of the event. His background…
Fighting poverty while preserving forests: new research aims to balance economic gains and environmental conservation
4 Keough School researchers investigate how forests can provide not only environmental benefits for communities but also serve as pathways out of poverty. Funded by Notre Dame's Poverty Initiative.
Through local partnerships, Notre Dame researchers seek solutions to global poverty
Notre Dame's 'Graduating from Learning Poverty' project partners with local organizations in Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda to improve education outcomes. Through collaborative research with Building Tomorrow and regional partners, the initiative studies sustainable, scalable interventions to address learning challenges in sub-Saharan Africa and create pathways out of poverty.
Education and poverty: Notre Dame research will inform policy to address global inequality
Notre Dame researchers tackle learning poverty through early-grade reading interventions in Kenya, Uganda, and Senegal. The project studies evidence-based approaches to boost functional literacy—a crucial pathway out of poverty.
Building Tomorrow: community-powered learning and partnership in Uganda
Building Tomorrow partners with Notre Dame to improve education in rural Uganda through community-powered learning. Their innovative approach engages local changemakers, achieving 80% improvement in literacy and numeracy for enrolled students in 2024.