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ACE Los Angeles in Sequoia National Park

A Camper’s Brutally Honest Review of Ramen Cup Noodles

Twenty-five miles deep into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, six teachers gather around a table, pondering life’s greatest question: Which Ramen Noodle flavor reigns supreme? I’m Marco, your resident amateur camper...

Image of a sunrise in Brownsville with title on screen that reads "A Day in the Life of an ACE Teacher in Brownsville, Texas."

A Day in the Life of an ACE Teacher

Ever wondered what a day looks like as an ACE Teacher? Follow along with Maddie Schlehuber (ACE 31) as she takes you along a day as a middle school social...

Chevalier_Frassati Intern

No Second Tunic - Why Frassati

At Notre Dame, we’re surrounded by opportunities to succeed: academically, professionally, and socially. But what about opportunities to grow in trust? To embrace discernment? To practice reliance on grace instead...

ACE Teachers outside the Main Building in regalia

More Than Just a Diploma

I used to think graduation was a celebration of completing course work and moving on to what is next. But watching my cohort – my people – cross the stage...

Cup of Joe: Seeing the Person in Front of You

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss lessons they've learned this summer and encourage viewers to slow down and really take time...

Cup of Joe: Summer Reflections

With ACE Summer 2025 nearing the finish line, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reflect on the amazing growth they've seen from students the past eight weeks.

Christopher Cirelli (ACE 30)

ACE Teaching Fellow Christopher Cirelli Awarded Fulbright Scholarship for 2025–26

Notre Dame, IN — Christopher Cirelli, a graduating member of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Teaching Fellows program, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for the 2025–26 academic...

Cup of Joe: Favorite Prayers

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reflect on their favorite prayers.

Cup of Joe: Hopes for the Summer

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their hopes for the summer and highlight the sacredness of what it means to be...

ACE Baton Rouge Community 2025-26

You Only Need to Say "Yes"

When I was first told I would be living with the ACE Baton Rouge community for two years, it struck me just how unfamiliar I was with that part of...