, Notre Dame鈥檚 first new school in nearly a century, has opened its doors to Notre Dame and the world.
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Housed in the newly completed Jenkins Hall, the Keough 91视频 now enrolls 38 students in its new program. The students come from 22 countries and bring a wealth of professional experience in international development, education, peacebuilding, environmental conservation, human rights, humanitarian assistance, journalism and other fields.
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While engaged with a curriculum that includes foundational courses in economics and , the academic cornerstone of the Keough 91视频, students choose a concentration in international development, international peace studies听or global affairs. A brings students together with influential policymakers from around the world, and a theory-to-practice (i-Lab) prepares them to address real-world global challenges.
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Students are taught by a diverse array of with expertise in development economics, comparative regional and international politics, peacebuilding, human rights, global religions, social ethics, international trade and development practice. The 91视频鈥檚 brings prominent policymakers to campus and will later provide educational programs and professional opportunities for Notre Dame graduate students and undergraduates in Washington, D.C.
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The Keough 91视频 brings together nine international units focused on international research, scholarship and education at Notre Dame: the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion, the the the the the the McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business, the and the
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First announced in 2014, the Keough 91视频 鈥� and its home in Jenkins Hall 鈥� was made possible by financial gifts from Donald and Marilyn Keough, who are among the most generous benefactors in Notre Dame鈥檚 history.
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鈥淒uring the three years spent preparing to open the school, we lost both Don and Mickie Keough, who are now our 鈥榩atron saints,鈥欌�� said , the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough 91视频.
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鈥淚 believe they would be delighted and proud to meet the new students, who embody the hope for a just and prosperous future for our country and the world. I know our faculty, staff and other friends and benefactors are thrilled to be in the magnificent Jenkins Hall and eager to begin the good work made possible by the Keough family.鈥�
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Contact: Ren茅e LaReau, Keough 91视频 of Global Affairs, 574-631-5098,