Rex Burkman ‘26

Rex Burkman is a junior at the University of Notre Dame studying political science and business management. He speaks Spanish fluently and is currently learning Arabic. His research interests include history, politics, government, and society in both the United States and internationally. For his senior thesis in high school, he conducted a research study regarding the failure of the movement to democratize Egypt and the impact of mass demonstrations and movements in Iran. This semester, he is researching the Arabization and Islamization of the early Middle East with the Notre Dame Medieval Institute. During the summer of 2024, Rex participated in the inaugural Pre-Experiencing the World Program with the Kellogg Institute where he assisted teaching students at a rural Peruvian school while also conducting research and then reporting on the educational system in Peru. Rex is a member and leader of the Student International Business Council, a member of the Student Policy Network, and has served on the Judicial Council Elections Committee.