Notre Dame to launch new Department of Bioengineering
The University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering is adding a new academic department in a field critical to the University’s strategic aspirations: bioengineering. Over the past two decades, the University’s doctoral and minor programs in bioengineering have seen tremendous demand. With 17 affiliated faculty across six existing departments, the...
Notre Dame Campus Ministry announces Global Saints Initiative in Basilica of the Sacred Heart
For nearly 140 years, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame has stood at the center of campus, inviting students, staff, faculty, and visitors alike to celebrate the sacraments and be inspired by the saints depicted in its stained-glass windows and murals. In early 2027, several...
Notre Dame Global showcases the research and professional impact of international learning
Each summer, Notre Dame Global’s study abroad office sends undergraduates to major global centers like Mexico City, Santiago, São Paulo, Rome, Nairobi, Beijing, Mumbai, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to get a head start on research and career opportunities. Under the banners of the Global…
Two Notre Dame faculty members and University Trustee appointed by Pope Leo XIV as consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
On Tuesday (Aug. 18), Pope Leo XIV appointed two University of Notre Dame faculty members, Emmanuel Katongole and Clemens Sedmak, as consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. University Trustee Kathryn “Katie” Koch, president and CEO of TCW, a global investment management firm, was also named a consultor.
Notre Dame Arts Initiative awards over $400,000 for community and campus partners to lead inaugural Arts Biennial programming
The Notre Dame Arts Initiative has awarded 38 grants to foster sustained growth in the arts through partner programming for the inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial, scheduled for January through…
Coca-Cola and Notre Dame bring poverty alleviation efforts to host cities during the FIFA World Cup 2026
When the FIFA World Cup 2026 games kick off this week, bringing global attention to cities across North America, communities from Boston and Miami to Toronto, Dallas and Los Angeles will come together for one of the world’s largest sporting events. In these same cities, the University of Notre Dame’s Urban...
International partners boost peace agreement success, Notre Dame study finds
Peace agreements often fail during the critical implementation phase, but new research from Notre Dame's Peace Accords Matrix shows how policymakers and practitioners can address this challenge. The study, which underscores how international partners strengthen accords, can inform the work of frontline negotiators.
Statement from University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., in support of Pope Leo XIV
“Pope Leo XIV continues to proclaim the Gospel of Christ by upholding human dignity and serving as a tireless advocate for peace. His message transcends partisan political divisions in this or any country and I’m deeply grateful for Pope Leo’s inspiring example. I ask members of the Notre Dame community...
Notre Dame Department of Theology ranked best in the world for second consecutive year
The University of Notre Dame has again been ranked as the world’s best theology, divinity, and religious studies program by the influential QS World University Rankings. This is the second…
Notre Dame announces that families with incomes under $150,000 will pay zero tuition
The University of Notre Dame today announced significant enhancements to its undergraduate financial aid program, marking a bold expansion of the Pathways to Notre Dame initiative.
Notre Dame Law School Delegation Visits Insper in São Paulo, Brazil for Joint Faculty Workshop and Scholarly Exchange
This week, a delegation from Notre Dame Law School is embarking on a three-day visit to São Paulo, Brazil, from March 9 to 11. Led by G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean of Notre Dame Law School, the delegation aims to strengthen the Law School’s relationship with Insper,...
New study reveals major gaps in global forest maps
Are global forest maps reliable? New research shows satellite datasets agree only 26% of the time, undermining carbon storage estimates and international climate policy.
Notre Dame receives $50 million grant from Lilly Endowment for the DELTA Network, a faith-based approach to AI ethics
The University of Notre Dame has been awarded a $50.8 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the DELTA Network: Faith-Based Ethical Formation for a World of Powerful AI. Led by the Notre Dame Institute for Ethics and the Common Good (ECG), this grant — the largest awarded to...
Democracy Initiative awards 24 Democracy Catalyst Grants to projects across campus
The University of Notre Dame’s Democracy Initiative has announced a…
Director of graduate enrollment management shares insights for Brazilian applicants
Rachel Williams is the director of graduate enrollment management at the University of Notre Dame. In her role at the Graduate School, Rachel supports programs with individual recruitment…
Notre Dame launches two co-funded faculty research grants with São Paulo State University
Notre Dame Global is excited to announce two new grant opportunities for faculty members looking to carry out research in Brazil or with Brazilian faculty members. Thanks to a partnership with São Paulo State University (UNESP), University of Notre Dame faculty members can apply for research funding…
‘Recognizing Christ in the vulnerable’: University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., celebrates Mass for immigrants and immigration reform
On Monday evening (Dec. 1), Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame, presided and preached at a Mass for immigrants and immigration reform at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The Mass was held in response to a special message published Nov. 12 by the...
São Paulo climate conference affirmed mutual desire for global, interdisciplinary collaboration
Conversations, ideas, and future collaborations bloomed at “Bridging Worlds: Cultivating Research…
On the eve of COP30 in Brazil, Notre Dame convenes faculty in São Paulo
Since its founding,…
Bringing Brazil to Notre Dame
Brendan Corsones, senior associate director of transfer admissions at the University of Notre Dame, has built a strong connection with Brazil and the students who choose to make Notre Dame their home. He shares how he first began working…