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What's Not in the Lesson Plan

It might be crazy to admit that one of my objectives on Fridays is to get my students to cry, but it isn’t because I am giving an impossible test...

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Running Through Discomfort

I feel great. Granted, I’m only 3 miles into my 13.1 mile journey, but I feel better than ever. It’s hot, but I’ve run in this weather countless times. After...

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Meet the New Blog Team!

To help you get to know this year’s ACE Teaching Fellows blog team, we asked them to complete a brief Q&A to introduce themselves. Throughout the school year, you’ll get...

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Cup of Joe: Moments of Relaxation

In this episode of 'Cup of Joe', Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Bridgette Groden discuss their techniques for living a balanced lifestyle and the importance of finding moments of relaxation.

AIM Higher | Summer 2023 Interns

Meet Our Frassati Interns

As part of a partnership with the University of Notre Dame, the Aim Higher Foundation is thrilled to welcome summer interns, Katherine O’Neal and Nicole Tonetti, from the Alliance for...

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Cup of Joe: Life Advice

In this episode of 'Cup of Joe', Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Bridgette Groden share their life advice for recent college graduates and implore them to pursue what they're passionate...