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Go Forth!

When I was a student in ACE, I remember the sudden quiet that hit at the end of our summer class session. All of a sudden, the eight weeks were...

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From left to right: Tom Betterly, Kate Jensen, and Sean Kelley in master's regalia holding their M.Ed. diploma in hand jumping up.

Commencement Weekend in ACE: Traveling and Searching for Wisdom

There I was: standing outside my broken-down car on the shoulder of the I-17 just north of Sedona, Arizona. This interruption to my journey home from my ACE placement sparked...

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ACE Summer in Review

This summer was filled with moments of discovery, community, and celebration with all of our programs on campus. We've captured some of those highlights in our "ACE Summer in Review"...

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A Letter to my Second Class Ever

Dear 6B: Welcome to middle school! You are at the beginning of an adventure that is sure to be full of laughter, tears, stress, joy, and lots of growth. I...

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Cup of Joe: Favorite Gospel Stories

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their favorite Gospel passages and encourage us to think about what Gospel stories we connect...

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Meet the 2025-2026 Blog Team!

We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s blog team! To help you get to know these seven bloggers, we asked them to complete a brief Q&A to introduce themselves. You’ll hear...

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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...