University

A young man and a woman are studying with their papers on the chair between them.

Notre Dame launches unprecedented University-wide effort to fight poverty

A group of students walk in the direction of an an academic building silhouetted by the sun.

Notre Dame makes $68 million commitment to fighting mental health crisis

Father Dowd standing in his academic regalia and holding the University Mace.

Historic three-day celebration culminates in Inauguration of Notre Dame’s 18th President, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

For just the third time in its 182-year history, Notre Dame celebrates the inauguration of a new president. The University marked this extraordinary occasion with a series of events that invited the campus and surrounding community to be part of the distinct Notre Dame tradition.

The Notre Dame and U.S. flags fly in front of the campus skyline

Notre Dame launches University-wide Democracy Initiative to advance research, education and policy efforts to sustain and enhance democracy

Architecture students from Notre Dame's Class of 2024 toss confetti into the air at the conclusion of their commencement ceremony in Notre Dame Stadium. They are wearing graduation caps and gowns.

The Commencement of the class of 2024

Honoring achievement at the 179th commencement ceremonies

Pathways to Notre Dame logo. A stylized image of the Main Building's golden dome appears inside a white arched frame on a dark blue background. Below the image, the words Pathways and TO NOTRE DAME are written in white.

University of Notre Dame makes historic investment in affordability and access

A white man with a white shirt, blue tie, and navy suit coat is standing in the stands of Notre Dame stadium.

Architect Doug Marsh, ‘most impactful builder in Notre Dame’s history,’ to retire after 30-year University career

University Photos of 2024

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Four students walk and talk together on a paved path outside a brick building at the University of Notre Dame. A white flowering tree stands behind them. A man wearing glasses and academic regalia speaks at a podium. The podium has UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME engraved on the front. A blurred image of the University of Notre Dame seal hangs in the background. Graduates in black gowns and gold-trimmed blue stoles toss their mortarboards into the air in front of a light-colored stone building. They stand on steps with a decorative black railing. At sunset, the iconic golden dome of the Main Building at the University of Notre Dame is seen in the background. In the foreground, a section of the large mosaic known as The Word of Life is displayed on the Hesburgh Library. Students gather on a grassy quad at an evening event. String lights twinkle in the background. In the foreground, a small group sits on the grass, one tossing a volleyball in the air, while others watch and gesture. Additional students and picnic tables are visible in the background. A statue of Jesus with outstretched arms, dusted with snow, stands before the iconic golden dome and snow-covered roof of the Main Building at the University of Notre Dame. Bare tree branches, also coated in snow, frame the scene against a clear blue sky.

Research

A close up picture of a rock flying into pieces after being smashed by a hammer.

PFAS: The forever problem

The University of Notre Dame is tackling “forever chemicals,” identifying environmental impacts, developing new ways to measure and manage contaminated water supplies, and exploring new methods of treatment.

A female student operates an incinerator used for Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) research in the Kyle Doudrick lab. The incinerator glows red with heat.

Notre Dame marks another year of unprecedented research success

A researcher in a white clean suit operates a microscope in a brightly lit laboratory. The room has a perforated orange floor, and orange light reflects off the stainless steel surfaces. To the right, a stacked structure with transparent orange panels stores lab materials. Two rolling chairs sit in front of the workstation.

Biotech hub that includes Notre Dame awarded $51M in CHIPS Act funding

A biochip that uses electrokinetic technology to detect biomarkers for brain cancer.

Researchers develop affordable, rapid blood test for brain cancer

Representatives from Notre Dame, including Vice President for Research Jeff Rhoads; Indiana University, Purdue University and NSWC Crane pose for photo at memorandum of understanding signing

Indiana Research Consortium will advance tech, promote economic growth and attract top talent and industries to the state of Indiana

A pile of white pills.

Notre Dame develops user-friendly platform to access comprehensive nationwide opioid database

Research Photos of 2024

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Close-up of a scientific instrument. A circular dial numbered 57 through 4 is partially visible on the left. A bright blue light emanates from a component near the dial's center. This light is directed towards a cylindrical object held within a metal frame. A reddish glow is visible within the cylinder. The scene is bathed in a cool, bluish light. A black woman wearing a blue lab coat, safety glasses, and black gloves carefully handles clear containers filled with liquid at a lab bench. Various lab equipment, including bottles, containers, and instruments, are visible on shelves and the counter in the background. Close-up of a green circuit board. Gold connectors are attached to the board, along with black components and a multi-colored wire connector. Other circuitry is visible in the blurred background. A small, clear, rectangular container filled with a grainy substance glows under orange light within a larger piece of scientific equipment. A thin metal rod extends into the container. A man wearing a Notre Dame jacket and khaki pants stands in a shallow, clear stream. He holds a long pole, its end resting on a submerged rock, likely for stability. Sunlight dapples the streambed through the trees lining the banks. Close-up of a multi-well plate, likely used in scientific research. Each well contains a small, translucent organism, possibly zebrafish larvae, illuminated under blue light. The plate is made of clear plastic, and the wells are arranged in a grid pattern. The image highlights the individual organisms within each well, suggesting a focus on individual observation or experimentation.

Global

Students examine the marble map of Rome overlaid on a painting from Giovanni Battista, in a museum in Rome.

Notre Dame Rome signs agreement with Rome’s Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali

A group of University of Notre Dame students and faculty pose with a large Notre Dame flag in the Galapagos Islands. They stand on a volcanic overlook with a stunning view of turquoise waters, small islands and volcanic peaks.

Notre Dame surpasses 87 percent for undergraduate study abroad participation

Global Photos of 2024

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A person wearing a Notre Dame baseball cap takes a photo of a scenic overlook. Lush green hills slope down to a tranquil lake, surrounded by trees. The person stands behind a weathered wooden railing. An asian woman with long, dark hair rests her chin thoughtfully on her hand during a class at the University of Notre Dame. Other students are visible but out of focus in the background. A statue of a seated man in academic robes sits prominently in the foreground of a photo depicting a grand, multi-story stone building on a sunny day. In the background, a group of students sits in a circle on the grassy lawn. Looking upward at the ornate dome of St. Peter's Basilica. The apex features a circular skylight surrounded by Latin inscriptions and gold stars on a navy background. The rest of the dome is intricately decorated with gold ribs, mosaics of religious figures, and detailed gold and blue accents. The edge of an ornate wooden structure is visible in the foreground. Three students collaborate on a project. Two women lean over a table to look at a book held open by a male student. Maps and architectural sketches hang on the walls in the background. The University of Notre Dame’s Rome Global Gateway. A three-tiered, semi-circular brick amphitheater sits in the foreground with the Notre Dame logo in the center. The pink and white building which houses the Rome Global Gateway is in the background. A few park benches and a lemon tree are visible.

What Would You Fight For?

A blurred image of the Main Building, also known as the Golden Dome, at the University of Notre Dame serves as a backdrop. The foreground features the text WHAT WOULD YOU FIGHT FOR? in bold white letters.

We are the Fighting Irish.

The faculty and student researchers at Notre Dame are driven to be a force for good in the world. For nearly 20 years, this work has been captured in two-minute segments airing during home football broadcasts.

A view from behind Patrick Turner as he views a lit computer screen with graphs and text displayed.

Fighting to improve education policies

Goodwill wants high school education accessible for all ages—Notre Dame economists are providing the data to get there

A portrait of Santiago Schnell, with him a blurry yellow foreground.

Fighting for those with rare diseases

Rare disease research can be as uncommon as the diseases themselves, but Notre Dame is committed to understanding, treating, and advocating for those affected by rare diseases

Marcu Cole, a black man, walks across the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington DC.

Fighting for religious liberty for all

Notre Dame Law School stands ready to advocate and defend religious freedom for all people.

A headshot of Austin Wyman with numbers projected on his face.

Fighting to combat America's mental health crisis

Notre Dame is building a new clinic to advance research, education, and clinical care to address mental health issues

A private hospital room designed for postpartum care. In the foreground, a reclining chair with a pull-out table faces a hospital bassinet and medical equipment. Soft, colorful lighting illuminates the teal and pink walls, creating a calming atmosphere. A closed double door is visible in the background.

Fighting for NICU babies and their families

For more than 40 years, Notre Dame has spearheaded NICU research to ensure the gold standard of care for infants around the world.

Several individuals in U.S. Army dress uniforms salute with their right hands touching their berets.

Fighting to serve others before self

Notre Dame kicker brings his military leadership onto both campus and the gridiron

Faith & Service

A close up of hands on a piece of wood with really defined wood grain.

A deeper river

Father Dan Groody’s woodworking is a metaphor for spirituality in both his day-to-day work and his pastime.

John Jenkins Meets Pope Francis

Notre Dame leadership meets with Pope Francis

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Chief Executive Officer of Feeding America and 2024 Laetare Medal Recipient at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva, Illinois.

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, to receive 2024 Laetare Medal

Faith & Service Photos of 2024

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A bishop, wearing a white chasuble with gold embroidery, gestures with his hands while addressing a congregation. Several priests, also in white and gold vestments, stand behind him in the cathedral. A blurred figure in the foreground suggests the perspective of an audience member. A craftsman wearing a tan apron leans over a long, handcrafted wooden table. A vibrant blue epoxy resin inlay, resembling a river, flows down the center of the table. The surrounding storage area is filled with cardboard boxes, chairs, and a suitcase. A friendly fox-red Labrador Retriever sits patiently while several hands pet its head and neck. The dog looks at the camera with soft eyes and a relaxed, open mouth. Four women sing, facing left. The woman in the foreground, wearing a blue embroidered top, plays a small stringed instrument. A music stand is partially visible on the left. A man in a plaid shirt paints a colorful mural depicting diverse faces and the words My Sky and Heart at the Family. He holds a paintbrush and small container of pink paint. A volunteer wearing black gloves gently places apples into a large cardboard container filled with other red and yellow apples. A black plastic bin rests inside the cardboard box, also filled with apples. In the background, other volunteers work at tables processing more produce.

From the Academy

A woman in a blue lab coat, safety glasses, and black gloves aims a small torch at a burst of flames, demonstrating a chemical reaction. Fine particulate matter hangs in the air around the flame.

‘Kate the Chemist’ joins the University of Notre Dame as new professor for the public understanding of science

A dark-skinned man wearing a pink button-up shirt.

Arun Agrawal to lead Notre Dame’s new University-wide sustainability initiative

A white man wearing a light blue button-up shirt under a navy suit jacket.

Michael Schreffler appointed director of new Notre Dame Arts Initiative

From the Academy Photos of 2024

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A white female wearing glasses and a white shirt gestures with a pen in hand while speaking during a group discussion. A student is slightly out of focus in the background. Laptops and a water bottle rest on the table. A white female scientist in a blue lab coat reacts to a large white cloud of foam expanding across a classroom floor. Bright green slime spills over a table to the left. A chalkboard and projection screen are visible in the background. Colorful lights illuminate the scene. A white female professor gestures while lecturing to students in a tiered lecture hall. The students sit at a curved desk facing the professor, who stands with papers at a podium. A bald black man wearing a navy blue suit and a blue and gold striped tie smiles as he leans against a glass wall reflecting a blurred image of himself on the Notre Dame campus. A large group of Notre Dame students walk on a campus sidewalk between brick buildings. Green grass and trees line the walkway. Headshot of a Asian man with graying hair and a dark blazer, standing in front of a whiteboard filled with scientific equations and diagrams.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A high-angle view of a candlelight vigil held within a grand, spiraling staircase. Students line the wooden railings on multiple levels, each holding a lit candle, creating a warm, glowing atmosphere. The ornate details of the building's interior are visible in the soft light.

Walk the Walk Week 2024

This year marked the ninth annual campus-wide observance of Walk the Walk Week, with events taking place from January 15-22, 2024. This video includes highlights from events across campus during the week including the candlelight prayer service, keynote dinner, Black Excellence event, and campus-wide service project.

A black man in a blue suit coat and green and blue wide striped tie.

Doug Thompson appointed inaugural executive director of diversity and engagement

A navy blue rectangular graphic with a scalloped edge features the words SOMOS ND in white. Colorful floral designs and borders surround the text, evoking a festive, papel picado aesthetic. This image celebrates the University of Notre Dame’s Hispanic community.

Spanish Mass: A Somos ND celebration launch

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Photos of 2024

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A black boy and a white man kneel over a large piece of paper on a drop cloth, carefully painting a life-sized illustration of a baseball player wearing a green shirt and khaki pants. The boy uses a small paint roller to apply tan paint. A small green and white sign reading GIANTS lies nearby. A man and a woman perform a traditional Mexican folk dance outdoors. The female dancer twirls in a vibrant blue dress with gold and green accents, its full skirt billowing around her. The male dancer, wearing a black charro suit with silver embroidery and a wide-brimmed sombrero, faces her. A small crowd watches in the background. Dancers perform on a brightly lit stage with a choir and band in the background. The dancers extend their arms and legs in various poses, conveying energy and emotion. The red and gold hues of the auditorium enhance the vibrant atmosphere of the performance. A group of people stand near a large bronze sculpture of immigrants on a boat, symbolizing the journey to a new life. A partially cloudy sky is above. A black women, latino woman, and white man sit on a teal couch playing cards in a well-lit room with large windows. A geometric-patterned coffee table sits in front of them with cards laid upon it. At night, a crowd of people gathers in the snow in front of the Main Building at the University of Notre Dame. They hold lit candles, creating a warm glow against the cold, snowy ground and the dark silhouette of the iconic golden dome.

Community

Aerial view of a vacant, dirt-covered lot surrounded by single-family homes. Barren trees cast long shadows across the lot. It is late winter.

Land donation supports new approach to affordable housing in South Bend

The former South Bend Tribune building in downtown South Bend

$30 million Lilly Endowment grant to support new DTSB Tech and Talent Hub

A white male wearing safety glasses stands on a blue stepladder, securing wooden roof beams against a bright blue sky. The sun flares behind him, highlighting the framework of the house under construction.

Presidential Inauguration events to include weeklong Habitat project in South Bend

Community Photos of 2024

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A young black girl and a white man gesture with their hands while discussing small wooden houses on a table in a classroom. Other children work on projects in the background. An artist wearing a paint-splattered black hoodie and bucket hat gestures toward a vibrant mural. The mural depicts young baseball players, one with a jersey that reads Foundry. A curved walkway extends into a river, featuring a concrete retaining wall, metal railings with mesh, and landscaped planters. Modern buildings and a bridge are visible in the background under a clear blue sky. A vibrant street mural featuring a large, stylized flower with orange petals and green leaves dominates the foreground. In the background, a red brick building, possibly part of the University of Notre Dame, stands on a tree-lined street under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. A black man wearing a black apron that reads “The Grillfather“ tends to a large, smoking grill. Smoke billows around them and cooking utensils rest on top of the grill. A blue pop-up tent is partially visible on the left. A group of people wearing gold hard hats ceremoniously use gold shovels to break ground on a construction project. A photographer captures the moment. A green wall of foliage provides a backdrop.