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The Notre Dame Washington Office connects the Golden Dome to the Capitol Dome, ensuring @notredame.bsky.social thought leaders and research inform national policy, innovation, and debate. ☘️

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · May 22

From the Golden Dome to the Capitol Dome 🇺🇸☘️

@notredame.bsky.social ’s Washington Office connects research to policy, campus to country. In DC, ND faculty are turning ideas into impact.

🔗 Learn more: washingtonoffice.nd.edu

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From the Golden Dome to the Capitol Dome: Notre Dame's Washington Office

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · 5d

40+ @notredame.bsky.social students met with @repmrvan.bsky.social–who represents ND President Father Bob Dowd's hometown of Michigan City!

He shared his path in public service, priorities in Congress, and lessons on working across the aisle and servant leadership.

Rep. Mrvan speaks to an audience of ND students.

Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · 7d

Notre Dame students heard from CIA Director John Ratcliffe (ND '87) on his path from @notredame.bsky.social to public service, national security issues, and life in the intelligence community.

Connecting students with public servants equips them to lead and serve on the global stage. ☘️

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · 8d

☕ + 🥐 + ☘️ = a perfect morning together in DC.

We loved welcoming alumni, students, and friends to our Irish Coffee social at the Notre Dame Washington Office. A great way to connect and start the day.

Missed it this time? Stay tuned for future events–we’d love to see you there!

Group in office kitchen with coffee and pastries

Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · 9d

Stronger military families mean a stronger nation.

With the Military Spouse Advocacy Network, @notredame.bsky.social launched courses on mental wellness & ethical leadership for military spouses—spearheaded by our own Jill Pentimonti.

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University of Notre Dame @notredame.bsky.social · 27d

New season. New stories. Same Fighting Irish spirit ☘️

First up: Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts

See how Notre Dame researchers are working to protect communities when it matters most:

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University of Notre Dame @notredame.bsky.social · 19d

How can we overcome political polarization?

The Notre Dame Democracy Initiative is hosting Governors Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) today for a bipartisan conversation with Fr. Bob Dowd: https://t.co/Kt0XZnTPu3 https://t.co/dtMBLFIBMO

Promotional flyer for 'Democracy Talk: A Conversation Over US Governance,' scheduled for September 19 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM at DeBartolo Concert Hall. The event features Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, with Reverend Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. as the moderator.

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · 16d

☘️ Just a few days away! ☕

The coffee will be hot and the pastries fresh at our Irish Coffee social on Wednesday, September 24.

Open to all alumni, friends, and students. Drop by for a warm, casual start to your morning with the ND family in DC.

RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Irish Coffee Brewing ND Connections in DC Breakfast Social Wednesday September 24 8-9:30 a.m. Notre Dame Washington Office 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 200

Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · 19d

Learn more about the joint @notredame.bsky.social - Naval Academy staff ride:

NDISC Students Study the American Revolution and Modern Navy with ROTC and Naval Academy Cadets and Midshipmen

In the second iteration of the Notre Dame-Naval Academy collaborative staff ride, students and staff participated in a two-week series of historic site ...

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · 19d

Rep. Mike Kelly (ND ’70) joined @notredame.bsky.social OMVA and ROTC for a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during an experiential education trip on military leadership and service.

Grateful for his support of this tradition embodying ‘God, Country, Notre Dame.’

Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · 22d

Every hour counts when a hurricane approaches the coast. 🌪️

@notredame.bsky.social's David Richter is pioneering new hurricane forecast tools, partnering with @noaa.gov & emergency managers to give officials more time to save lives.

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Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Aug 28

📚☘️ Happy first week of classes, Irish! Whether you’re starting the semester back on campus or here in Washington, we’re wishing you a great year ahead.

Notre Dame shamrock on back of baseball cap at the Washington Monument.

Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Aug 26

☘️ Let’s brew connections in the nation’s capital! ☕

Join us for coffee & pastries at our Irish Coffee networking breakfast on Wed, Sept 24 at the Notre Dame Washington Office.

Open to all alumni, friends, and students. Start your day the Irish way!

RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Irish Coffee Brewing ND Connections in DC Breakfast Social Wednesday Sept 24 8-9:30 am Notre Dame Washington Office 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 200

Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Aug 20

🕊️ Her research in conflict zones is reshaping the future of peacebuilding.

Meet Danice Brown Guzmán '07 — a DC Bridge Builder and Associate Director of Research at the @pulteinstitute.bsky.social, part of @keoughglobalnd.bsky.social @notredame.bsky.social.

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Aug 13

One piece of advice for starting your legal career in DC?

Devan N. Patel (ND ’20 JD) shared insights at our recent law + public policy panel, proving a JD can open doors from Capitol Hill to the boardroom.

Thanks to our panelists, attendees, and partners!

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Aug 11

New federal funding for the humanities, new ways of understanding our world.

Three @notredame.bsky.social researchers earned @nehgov.bsky.social grants to explore big questions on:

🤖 Human flourishing in the age of AI
🕊️ Religious repression
🏛️ Ancient Roman architecture

Three Notre Dame researchers win NEH grants for humanities-based projects

Three University of Notre Dame researchers have been awarded significant three-year grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities in support of ...

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌎 As sustainability challenges grow, their ripple effects threaten the well-being and dignity of people worldwide.

@notredame.bsky.social experts like @keoughglobalnd.bsky.social Arun Agrawal are leading climate solutions that work for both people & planet, from the Golden Dome to the Capitol Dome.

Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Aug 1

ICYMI: Our latest Dome to Dome Digest is out now!

This summer in DC, we’ve been celebrating Bridge Builders and connecting with alumni, students, and friends who keep the @notredame.bsky.social mission moving.

Catch up here: t.e2ma.net/webview/brc6...

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Jul 30

Read key takeaways from the conversation:

Key Takeaways from "After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People" • The Aspen Institute Economic Strategy Group

On July 9th, 2025, the Aspen Economic Strategy Group hosted economists Michael Geruso and Dean Spears for a conversation on their new book, After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for Peop...

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Jul 30

@econmsk.bsky.social of @ndecon.bsky.social hosted a timely DC talk with @aspenecon.bsky.social on "After the Spike," a new book on the economic risks of global depopulation.

An expert on policy, poverty, & family economics, she connected with @notredame.bsky.social students after the event.

Notre Dame professor with four undergraduates holding a book at Aspen Economic Strategy Group event.

View of panels from back of room, tables full of attendees.

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Jul 24

God, Country, Notre Dame ☘️

@notredame.bsky.social NROTC Midshipmen joined U.S. Naval Academy peers to honor the fallen at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Hosted with ND’s Office of Military & Veterans Affairs, the ceremony was part of a military leadership and service immersion in D.C.

Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Jul 23

U.S. Senator Todd Young on bridge-building in Congress and Notre Dame’s role in strengthening civil discourse

The University’s home state Senator discusses the importance of fostering common ground, on Capitol Hill and on campus

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Jul 23

Notre Dame DC Bridge Builders: Senator Todd Young

Sen. Young kicks off our new series spotlighting those in the @notredame.bsky.social community shaping policy in DC through values-driven leadership.

“There’s rarely an opportunity to solve a problem without building a bridge.” ☘️

ND in DC Bridge Builders: Senator Todd Young

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Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you to the more than 200 students, alumni, and friends who joined us for our summer social at the @notredame.bsky.social Washington Office!

Even with the rain, the ND DC community brought the sunshine. ☀️☘️

Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Jun 26

ND students met with Rep. Rudy Yakym, who represents @notredame.bsky.social‘s home district, for a candid convo on life in Congress.

His advice? “Get to know people. Figure out where they’re going and how you can help them get there.”

Thanks, Rep. Yakym, for inspiring future servant leaders! ☘️

Notre Dame Washington Office @notredameindc.bsky.social · Jun 26

📣 @notredame.bsky.social students in DC–don’t miss this.

Join us for a conversation with fellow Domer Rep. Jeff Hurd and get real-world advice on building a career in Washington.

📅 July 8 | 🕕 6-8 PM
📍 ND Washington Office
🍽️ Food provided

RSVP by July 4: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Save the Date Meet the Member Rep Jeff Hurd Join fellow Notre Dame students in DC for a meet-and-greet with Rep Jeff Hurd (ND '01) Tuesday July 8 6-8 PM Notre Dame Washington Office 1201 Pennsylvania Ave RSVP by July 4