Notre Dame Washington Office

Looking forward to gathering tomorrow for this special Mass with @notredame.bsky.social President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

If you’re in the DC area, we hope you’ll join us! All are welcome.

📅 Wednesday, February 25 | 🕛 Noon
📍 St. Peter’s Church, Capitol Hill

Notre Dame Mass Celebrating Faith and Service University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., presiding Wednesday, February 25 12 p.m. St. Peter's Church on Capitol Hill 313 2nd St SE, Washington, DC University of Notre Dame Washington Office

Join the @notredame.bsky.social community and D.C. colleagues for a special Mass to be offered by University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. All are welcome!

📅 Wednesday, February 25 | 🕛Noon
📍 St. Peter’s Church, Capitol Hill

Notre Dame Grows Its Mission in the Nation’s Capital | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame At the end of a momentous week for the United States and the University in January 2025, Notre Dame President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, CSC, ’87, celebrated Mass at St. Joseph’s parish in Washington, D.C. ...

At the @notredame.bsky.social Washington Office, our impactful all-women team brings decades of bipartisan DC experience to every conversation.

Learn more about Notre Dame’s growing presence and purpose in DC in Notre Dame Magazine:

magazine.nd.edu/stories/notr...

Research Uncorked What's New and What's Next for Notre Dame Research Monday, February 2 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location provided upon RSVP Join us for happy hour, light bites, and an inside look at Notre Dame Research. Guest Speaker Jeff Rhoads Vice President, Notre Dame Research University of Notre Dame Washington Office

🍷 Research + wine = a perfect Monday!

Join Jeff Rhoads, @notredame.bsky.social VP for Research, for a happy hour conversation on what’s new and next for Notre Dame Research.

🥂 Wine
🍴 Light bites
💬 Great conversation with alumni, friends, and partners in DC

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

@notredame.bsky.social brought space research to life at
The Science Coalition's Science of Space event in DC 🚀🔬

Hands-on demos with Kate the Chemist, insights on federally funded research from Jill Pentimonti, plus guests
from NASA and Reps. @foushee.house.gov (D-NC) & Vince Fong (R-CA).

Research Uncorked What's New and What's Next for Notre Dame Research Monday, February 2 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location provided upon RSVP Join us for happy hour, light bites, and an inside look at Notre Dame Research. Guest Speaker Jeff Rhoads Vice President, Notre Dame Research University of Notre Dame Washington Office

Research Uncorked 🍷

Drinks, conversation, and an inside look at what's new–and next–for Notre Dame Research with VP Jeff Rhoads.

Open to @notredame.bsky.social alumni, friends, and DC partners.

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

Congrats to Ciara Donovan, Federal Research Associate at
@notredame.bsky.social Washington Office, on her election to the Board of @scicoalition.bsky.social!

A strong advocate for federal support of scientific research, Ciara’s work connecting ND research to DC is driving real impact. ☘️🔬

Merry Christmas from the Notre Dame Washington Office

From our DC team to the @notredame.bsky.social family everywhere, we wish you a joyful and blessed holiday season! 🎄✨

Thank you for being part of this special community. We look forward to continuing our impactful work together in the year ahead!

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A man in priest attire talks before an audience with Notre Dame Law School banner and photo of Notre Dame Main Building behind him.

Audience watch the talk, smiling.

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From South Bend to SCOTUS ☘️⚖️

@notredamelaw.bsky.social Profs Christian Burset and Rev. Patrick Reidy, C.S.C., joined 70+ alumni at our DC office to reflect on their paths from @notredame.bsky.social to Supreme Court clerkships and lessons from the Court.

YouTube video by University of Notre Dame Merry Christmas from Notre Dame 2025

As we finish the semester, we pass along a Christmas blessing from Father Bob and music from our Advent Lessons and Carols in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart:

"May the love of Christ fill you with hope, courage, and joy this Christmas and always."

https://youtu.be/PfnmD9n-7v8

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Grateful to serve our DC community this holiday season 🎄🤍

We loved volunteering at @breadforthecity.bsky.social with colleagues from @keoughglobalnd.bsky.social Washington Office, supporting their mission to provide neighbors with food, care, and resources while building stronger communities.

DC Bridge Builders: Eve Granatosky, Ph.D. ’18 on connecting science and public policy Science policy and advocacy professional Eve Granatosky, Ph.D. ’18 leverages her scientific training and policy expertise to elevate scientific re...

"@notredame.bsky.social helped me understand that I could become both a scientist and policy expert, and that it was important to develop both of those strengths in my formal education and beyond.”

Read Eve’s story:
washingtonoffice.nd.edu/news-events/...

When research doesn’t reach policymakers, opportunities to improve lives can be lost.

Eve Granatosky, Ph.D. ’18, is helping change that.

A biochemist turned policy professional at Lewis-Burke Associates, Eve helps researchers share the impact of their work with decision-makers in DC.

DC Bridge Builders: Austin Matheny-Kawesch ’18, bridging the partisan divide on climate policy Austin Matheny-Kawesch ’18 builds bridges in climate communications by emphasizing shared values

“That’s what bridge-building is,” Austin says. “Understanding each other, respecting each other, and firmly believing that we all want the best for the future–we just hold different ideas on how to get there.”

Read Austin’s story:

YouTube video by University of Notre Dame Notre Dame DC Bridge Builder: Austin Matheny-Kawesch ’18

Austin Matheny-Kawesch ’18 builds bridges in climate policy at the @envdefensefund.bsky.social by focusing on finding common ground.

The values that drew him to @notredame.bsky.social–compassion, dignity, and respect–continue to guide his work in environmental advocacy. ☘️

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American Coach: The Triumph and Tragedy of Notre Dame Legend Frank Leahy by Ivan Maisel

Remembering @notredame.bsky.social coaching legend Frank Leahy–one of the most influential in ND football history. ☘️🏈

Thanks to author Ivan Maisel and the Notre Dame Washington Club of DC for a lively book talk and signing around “American Coach”!

📚Grab your copy: www.amazon.com/dp/0306835789

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Notre Dame Washington Office!

Thankful for our DC partners and friends who help @notredame.bsky.social be a force for good in the nation’s capital. ☘️

Irene Levering, Federal Relations Associate, ND Washington Office. "At Notre Dame, you're taught to think broadly and critically, with both faith and reason, and from different perspectives." Notre Dame DC Bridge Builders.

For Irene Levering ’24, bridge-building is at the heart of
@notredame.bsky.social’s mission–and her everyday work in DC.

“Our work is another opportunity to share the University I love–and which has given me so much–with other people.” ☘️

Read her story: washingtonoffice.nd.edu/news-events/...

DC Bridge Builders: U.S. Representative Brendan Boyle ’99 on finding common ground in Congress Notre Dame alum Brendan Boyle shares his path to public service and the importance of finding common ground in Congress

Read his story: washingtonoffice.nd.edu/news-events/...

Notre Dame alum and DC Bridge Builder @congressmanboyle.bsky.social ’99 brings people together in Congress by grounding his work in shared values.

☘️ Notre Dame Roots: A first-gen college student, Rep. Boyle credits @notredame.bsky.social for teaching him to listen and engage diverse perspectives.

Beyond the Myths: A Clearer Path to Poverty Alleviation in America • The Aspen Institute Economic Strategy Group In “Beyond the Myths: A Clearer Path to Poverty Alleviation in America,” Melissa S. Kearney and James Sullivan reassess poverty trends and policy responses in the United States. They document that, co...

Read their agenda for alleviating poverty in America:
www.economicstrategygroup.org/publication/...

Even as poverty rates have fallen in recent decades, many Americans still face barriers to breaking the cycle of poverty.

At a briefing with @notredame.bsky.social & Aspen Economic Strategy Group, ND economists @econmsk.bsky.social & Jim Sullivan outlined a new policy roadmap to fight poverty.

DC brought the game day energy last night!

Awesome teaming up with @syracuseu.bsky.social & @notredame.bsky.social for a joint alumni & friends reception.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us–what a way to kick off the weekend.

Bring on Saturday. Go Orange 🍊, and Go Irish ☘️!

Notre Dame X Syracuse Joint Alumni and Friends Reception Wednesday, November 19 5:30 - 7:30 PM Washington, DC Join alumni and friends from both universities as we gear up for the upcoming matchup. Connect, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate the spirit of college football together.

@notredame.bsky.social & @syracuseu.bsky.social are teaming up for a Joint Alumni & Friends Reception on Nov. 19 in Washington, DC!

Join alumni & friends from both universities for pre-game fun as we gear up for our upcoming matchup. Hope to see you there!🏈☘️🍊

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

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Older man hands hold a ND veterans challenge coin.

Close up of ND challenge coins, reading God, Country, Notre Dame Military & Veterans

Two men speak before an audience in front of a ND banner and American flag.

Half the room stood when @notredame.bsky.social veterans were recognized at this year's Universal Notre Dame Celebration in DC—a clear reflection of our service-minded community. ☘️

Each veteran received a challenge coin, and Ken Heckel ’96, & Adm. Christopher Grady ’84 led a fireside chat.

Lunch and learn round table with Washington Program students and ND Hill staff alumni at the ND Washington Office.

Washington Program students with ND Hill staff alumni at ND Washington Office.

Notre Dame alumni are guiding the next generation of public servants.

At a Washington Program Lunch & Learn, Elizabeth Arevalo ’14, Deputy COS to Rep. Leger Fernández (D-NM), and Rob Wagener ’09, COS to Rep. Fitzgerald (R-WI), shared how
@notredame.bsky.social prepared them for Capitol Hill.

Three men stand before US military branch flags.

This Veteran's Day, we honor all who have served, especially our @notredame.bsky.social family.

We celebrate ND's military tradition and the alumni who embody it, including our 3 four-star grads who joined last weekend’s Salute to Service: Admirals Houston ’90, Grady ’84 & General Fenton ’87.

Season 1 - Higher Ed: The Power of Faith-Inspired Learning - BYUtv A docuseries that explores the role of faith in higher education, striving to answer the question: is there a higher way?

“My sincere hope is that our graduates go forth and exemplify the spirit of Notre Dame: a spirit of service and dedication to the common good.”

Watch @notredame.bsky.social Pres. Father Robert Dowd and students reflect on faith-inspired learning in BYUtv's docuseries: www.byutv.org/higher-ed/ep...

Problem-solving through dialogue: Former CIA official teaches students nonpartisan approach to global challenges Former Central Intelligence Agency insider Amy McAuliffe teaches students to tackle big problems through dialogue, drawing on a pragmatic, nonpartisan a...

A great feature on Amy McAuliffe ’90, former CIA insider and Notre Dame in DC public servant.

By teaching students to think critically, communicate clearly, and tackle complex challenges, she is a perfect example of @notredame.bsky.social's impact in Washington.

keough.nd.edu/news-and-eve...

The @notredame.bsky.social family gathered in DC to honor Adm. Christopher W. Grady ’84 for nearly 42 years of distinguished service. ☘️

Notre Dame President Father Bob Dowd offered the invocation and blessing, celebrating Adm. Grady’s example of servant leadership.