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Jeanie Poole O'Shaughnessy Memorial Lecture: 25 Years After 9/11
Hosted in remembrance of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the 2026 Jeanie Poole O'Shaughnessy Memorial Lecture commemorates the 25th anniversary of that day and honors the American spirit of resilience. This year’s panel features Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, President Emeritus Rev. Edward A. "Monk" Malloy, C.S.C., March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter ('04), and Notre Dame Trustee James J. "Jimmy" Dunne III in conversation with Vincent Phillip Muñoz.
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Vincent Phillip Muñoz: Faith and Free Speech
August 17, 2026
America's constitutional founding established religious liberty as a foundational natural right, shaping how the nation balances faith, law, and government power. Today, those same foundational principles face new challenges as student self-censorship threatens free expression on college campuses. Addressing these issues requires applying original First Amendment principles to protect robust, uninhibited debate in modern higher education, as emphasized by CCCG Director Vincent Phillip Muñoz.
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Colleges to mark Sept. 11 anniversary for students born after attacks
August 11, 2026
As colleges nationwide prepare to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11 for a student generation born after the attacks, higher education institutions are launching remembrance events to preserve the legacy of that day. At the University of Notre Dame, the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government is hosting its annual Jeanie Poole O'Shaughnessy Memorial Lecture, featuring Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and other key leaders reflecting on 9/11's enduring impact. Beyond the lecture, the Center is also collecting "Remembrance Recollections" from participants to honor the victims and capture personal memories of the historic tragedy.
