Sustainability Research Fellows present findings on sustainable practices from Europe
On October 30, 2025, the Nanovic Sustainability Research Fellows came together to share their findings from their semester-long research projects conducted across Europe. This session was chaired by Eamon Ryan, Ireland’s former Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Communications…
Bronze Age monument discovered on Oileán Acla in Co Mayo
A rare example of a ritual Bronze Age monument has been discovered on Oileán Acla in Co Mayo. The stone alignment had been hidden by ancient trees which were flattened by Storm Éowyn earlier this year. The discovery was made during an archaeological field trip with US students from the…
Clare Cullinan named valedictorian, Bennett Schmitt selected as salutatorian for the Class of 2025
Clare Cullinan of South Bend, Indiana, has been named valedictorian and Bennett Schmitt from Jasper, Indiana, has been selected as salutatorian of the 2025 University of Notre Dame graduating class. The 180th University Commencement Ceremony will be held May 18 (Sunday) in Notre Dame Stadium for graduates and guests. During...
Southern voters would consider big changes to institutions in a united Ireland
Public open to new structures to accommodate a changed reality Voters in the Republic would consider “significant changes” to the political institutions in the South in the event of a united Ireland,…
University of Notre Dame wins award for excellence in campus internationalization
In recognition of its outstanding commitment to internationalization both on campus and across the globe, the University of Notre Dame has been selected to receive the 2025 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. Named for the late Sen. Paul Simon, a longtime proponent of international education, the award is given...
A Wider Path to Notre Dame
More than 100 international students arrive at Notre Dame each August for their first year of college. Some…
Notre Dame Global, Student Government, and Sustainability team up for Global Day of Action
Notre Dame is dedicated to being a force for good, and through this value that drives us, many departments and student groups often devote time, people, and resources to serving our community and leaving the world better than we found it. Since 2021, Notre Dame’s Sustainability Office and Notre…
First-year Arts & Letters students experience learning abroad through Glynn Family Honors Program
First-year University of Notre Dame students visit Ireland during their Glynn Family Honors Program seminar in spring 2024.…
Global Network Research Development Grants open for proposal submission
Notre Dame Global’s regional faculty advisory committees advise on imagining innovative opportunities regarding research and partnerships in their respective regions.…
Four things you won’t want to miss at Study Abroad Week
Thinking about studying abroad? Notre Dame Global’s annual Study Abroad Week is the perfect chance to learn about programs, ask your burning questions, and get excited about opportunities to travel abroad! This year, it’ll be from September 23 to September 26, and the events will be taking place all…
Global leaders discuss ‘What do we owe each other?’ in 2024-25 Notre Dame Forum Inauguration Series
The historic Inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., included a special Notre Dame Forum event on Thursday, Sept. 11, addressing this year’s…
President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., Inaugural Address
A Catholic university, according to my predecessor and brother in Holy Cross, Father Ted Hesburgh, “should be a bridge across all chasms that separate modern people from each other.” Now, when I reflect on those words, I see a problem and an opportunity. The problem is clear: Those chasms…
Historic three-day celebration culminates in Inauguration of Notre Dame’s 18th President, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.
For only the third time in the past 70 years, the University of Notre Dame inaugurated a new president Friday (Sept. 13) during the formal investiture of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., as the University’s 18th president. The Convocation and Inauguration Ceremony, held in Purcell Pavilion, was the culmination of...
A New Chapter in a Timeless Story as the Benedictine Nuns Open a Monastery, Education, and Retreat Centre at Kylemore Abbey
Attendees pose together during the Monastery Blessing On August 17th, 2024,…
Eimear Clowry Delaney appointed as Michael J. Smurfit Director of Notre Dame Dublin
Notre Dame Global is excited to announce that Eimear Clowry Delaney has been appointed as the Michael J. Smurfit Director of Notre Dame Dublin…
Colin Barr appointed next Thomas Moore and Judy Livingston Director of the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies.
Colin Barr has been appointed the next Thomas Moore and Judy Livingston Director of the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, effective January 1, 2025. A distinguished historian…
Notre Dame International extends global outreach and presence with new name: Notre Dame Global
Beginning today (April 15), Notre Dame International will adopt a new name, Notre Dame Global, and will introduce itself on its new portal at global.nd.edu. The rebrand emphasizes the interconnectedness of the University of Notre Dame’s 12 locations around the world and reflects Notre Dame Global’s vital role in advancing...
Notre Dame confers honorary degrees at academic convocation in Rome
At an academic convocation on Monday (Jan. 29) at its Rome Global Gateway, the University of Notre Dame conferred honorary degrees on three distinguished leaders: Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums; Bishop Brian Farrell, L.C., secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity; and Roberto Benigni, an internationally acclaimed...
Notre Dame International wins Ragan Communications award for innovative museum exhibit
The University of Notre Dame's "The Fabric of a Global University" exhibit, showcased at The History…
Senior Kendra Lyimo named 2024 Marshall Scholar
University of Notre Dame senior Kendra Lyimo will study in the United Kingdom next year as a member of the Marshall Scholars class of 2024. Lyimo is the 11th Marshall Scholar in Notre Dame’s history. With the award, she will continue her education in London, with a focus on the...