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  • Conference cultivates joyful movement for character in higher education

    Conference cultivates joyful movement for character in higher education

    This June, the University of Notre Dame served as the epicenter for a movement committed to the holistic formation of students, as the Institute for Social Concerns hosted Virtues & Vocations’ third annual Conference on Higher Education and Human Flourishing. Drawing 140 educators from 75 institutions, the conference was both an academic gathering and a…


  • Institute scholar and software engineer develop digital resource on risks of online grooming

    Institute scholar and software engineer develop digital resource on risks of online grooming

    Human rights lawyer and practitioner in residence at the institute Monalisa ’18 LLM has spent her career serving minors who are victims of sexual exploitation. Now, through a partnership with Shreya Kumar, assistant teaching professor of computer science and engineering, she is utilizing digital technology to help children, parents, and teachers understand the risks of…


  • ReSearching for the Common Good: Elsa Barron

    ReSearching for the Common Good: Elsa Barron

    The Institute for Social Concerns leverages research to respond to the complex demands of justice and to serve the common good. This series, ReSearching for the Common Good, highlights some of the scholars in our community.


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MVP Fridays: Michigan State

Sep182026
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

MVP Fridays: Stanford

Oct92026
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

MVP Fridays: Miami

Nov62026
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

MVP Fridays: Boston College

Nov132026
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

THE CURRENT NEWSLETTER

The Current. Institute for Social Concerns Newsletter. January 2026

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