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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...

ACE Teachers posing before So-Cal Marathon 2026

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...

Frassati Interns - MSP

"Why Frassati? - The Best of Notre Dame"

I chose to pursue the Frassati Internship because it provided a summer opportunity embodying Notre Dame in every way. At its core, it gives interns an opportunity to see how...

Pope Leo - White Sox

"Windy City Highlights from a Frassati Summer"

Through Notre Dame’s Frassati Internship, I spent the summer living and working in Chicago—exploring a new city while gaining valuable experience working in the IT Department at the Archdiocese of...

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"Pursuing Excellence with the Frassati Internship"

Excellence is the standard at the University of Notre Dame. Top students and athletes are attracted to this university to grow alongside others who want to be great. Many go...

AHF Frassati Interns

"Collecting the ACE Infinity Stones with the Frassati Internship"

This summer, I had the chance to fly to Notre Dame to take part in the ACE Early Commit Institute, a gathering for incoming ACE Interns and Ambassadors. At breakfast...

ACE Teachers outside the Main Building in regalia

More Than Just a Diploma

I used to think graduation was a celebration of completing course work and moving on to what is next. But watching my cohort – my people – cross the stage...

Cup of Joe: Seeing the Person in Front of You

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss lessons they've learned this summer and encourage viewers to slow down and really take time...

Cup of Joe: Summer Reflections

With ACE Summer 2025 nearing the finish line, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reflect on the amazing growth they've seen from students the past eight weeks.

Christopher Cirelli (ACE 30)

ACE Teaching Fellow Christopher Cirelli Awarded Fulbright Scholarship for 2025–26

Notre Dame, IN — Christopher Cirelli, a graduating member of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Teaching Fellows program, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for the 2025–26 academic...