Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame April 07, 2026 Notre Dame launches Human Neuroimaging Center to advance interdisciplinary neuroscience and insight into the human mind ND in the News More ND in the News phys.org Half of America sits in democratic limbo—and that silent middle may decide what breaks next April 23, 2026 Using three surveys of more than 45,000 voting-age Americans, the researchers found that about half of the U.S. population expresses an attitude of democratic neutrality—or an "unwillingness to support or oppose policies or practices that undermine democracy," explained Matthew E.K. Hall , lead author of the study recently published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour The Economist Might Donald Trump try to rig the midterms? April 23, 2026 If Democrats win the House by a dozen or so seats with wide margins across several states, there is not much to do but “throw a tantrum”, says Derek Muller , an expert in election law at the University of Notre Dame. Newsweek Americans Back Pope Leo Over Donald Trump on Iran War—Poll April 23, 2026 The disagreement between Trump and Pope Leo is “relatively minor,” Darren Davis , University of Notre Dame political scientist, told Newsweek. Reuters In the AI era, Apple's strengths may become its constraints April 22, 2026 "By choosing a hardware leader in John Ternus, Apple may be signaling that it still believes the future of AI will run through tightly integrated devices, not just software," said Timothy Hubbard , assistant professor of management at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza ​College of Business. "That could be smart, but it also raises a deeper risk: the very strengths that made Apple dominant — their discipline, polish, and control — could become constraints if the ​next era rewards openness and faster iteration. That rapid innovation is where Apple started, and maybe that’s where the company needs to return." OSV News Analysis: Will President Trump’s recent attacks on Pope Leo cost him Catholic voters? April 22, 2026 Daniel Philpott , a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, emphasized the departure from traditional diplomatic relations between heads of state. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in these articles do not necessarily reflect those of the University. Trending Topics ND Experts on Social Media & Democracy Latest News More Latest News April 22, 2026 Sowing seeds of hope: Vatican partnership advances global sustainability April 22, 2026 Division of Student Affairs honors outstanding student leaders April 21, 2026 Why voting ‘neither’ could harm American democracy April 21, 2026 UC San Diego economist Paul Niehaus to receive Notre Dame Award for pioneering global cash aid research April 20, 2026 The Shirt 2026 to be unveiled April 24 on campus April 20, 2026 Notre Dame’s Nathan Swenson elected 2026 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America April 20, 2026 Fourteen current or former Notre Dame students awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships April 17, 2026 Six recognized with Alumni Association Awards at spring meeting April 15, 2026 Notre Dame Ecologist Jennifer Tank receives 2026 Award of Excellence from the Society for Freshwater Science April 14, 2026 Indiana bishops issue letter on integral ecology with key contributions from theologian Rev. Terrence Ehrman, C.S.C. April 13, 2026 Statement from University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., in support of Pope Leo XIV April 10, 2026 English professor Joyelle McSweeney wins prestigious Windham-Campbell Prize for poetry April 07, 2026 Traditional TV ads are far less effective than believed, according to real-time viewership data NDWorks Visit NDWorks Campus news for faculty and staff. College of Science and Notre Dame Research inaugural Days of Service: A look back at 2025 The Rally: Admitted Student Days offers new opportunity for staff, faculty to celebrate students NDStories All Stories Glimpses into the life and work of the University. Leading through service Pope Francis’s lasting impact on Notre Dame