Engineering professor strengthens research collaborations with universities in Chile and Brazil
Alexander Dowling, Tony and Sarah EarleyCollegiate Professor of Energy and theEnvironment …
Notre Dame Global in Photos: July 2026
July’s stories stretched from career-launching workdays to a night beneath the stars. Students wrapped summer placements with organizations in Ireland and Mexico, gaining experience and local perspective that can shape their next steps. In Beijing, a visit with business leaders offered insight into…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: June 2026
From partnering with United States embassies and representing Notre Dame at international gatherings to performing music on a different continent, diving into local traditions, deepening academic partnerships, and exploring some of the world’s most iconic destinations, June was filled with experiences…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: May 2026
From a rare tour above a significant sacred and historical site in Rome and a hike through a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mumbai, to beginning pre-professional practicums with leading organizations across Mexico and conferring an honorary Doctor of Law degree in the United Kingdom—learning, discovery,…
Student reconnects with her roots during study abroad semester in Brazil
For all students, studying abroad provides the opportunity to explore a different part of the world, deepen their academic studies, and grow their global connections. For the lucky few, it’s also a chance to reconnect with loved ones. Anna Gonçalves’ parents moved to the United States from…
From Brazil to Rome to Notre Dame: One scholar’s journey to becoming a theologian
For Antônio Jose Lemos,…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: April 2026
In April, Notre Dame Global connected students, scholars, and partners across its international network through a wide range of academic, cultural, and community initiatives. In London and Dublin, lectures and symposia created space for thoughtful dialogue, while in Rome, music and scholarship came…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: March 2026
March saw Notre Dame students, faculty, and partners make their mark around the world. Daniel Schwake, director of Notre Dame Jerusalem, spoke to the German Parliament on the experiences of Christians in the Middle East, while in Rome, leaders gathered to advance sustainability and planetary flourishing.…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: February 2026
February offered a clear snapshot of the reach of Notre Dame’s global engagement. Alumni leaders gathered in Mexico to deepen connections across Latin America, while conversations and visits in Hong Kong and across India highlighted expanding opportunities for academic partnership. Students took part…
Women Who Inspire: Nydia Morales-Soto
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Notre Dame Global in Photos: January 2026
From the winding streets of Rome to the vibrant neighborhoods of Puebla, Notre Dame students and faculty launched into 2026 with curiosity, creativity, and renewed energy. The Rome International Scholars wandered through the city's Garbatella neighborhood, discovering its rich history and distinctive…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: December 2025
December offered opportunities for Notre Dame students, faculty, alumni, and staff to collaborate, explore, and reflect on the year’s accomplishments. From the premiere of Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipator and a new partnership with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, to graduate research presentations…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: October 2025
Across continents and conversations, October carried a spirit of discovery and connection for Notre Dame Global. From Rome’s sacred landmarks to new collaborations in Mexico City and the west of Ireland, the University’s global network came together in a shared pursuit of learning, creativity, and…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: September 2025
From South Bend to São Paulo, Mumbai to Mexico City, September was a month of connection and discovery for Notre Dame Global. On campus, the University welcomed partners from 17 countries across six continents for its first-ever Global Partners Conference, sparking new ideas and friendships that will…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: August 2025
Notre Dame students dove into the fall semester, embracing cultural, academic, and community experiences all around the world. Pre-med students joined programs in Puebla and Mexico City, while a group in Santiago explored Pablo Neruda’s seaside home in Isla Negra. Rome began with a Mass celebrated…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: July 2025
From soaring above Teotihuacan in a hot air balloon and examining Dante’s legacy in London, to engaging in a capoeira workshop in Portugal and discussing resilience in Croatia, July highlighted the depth of Notre Dame’s global engagement. In Mexico and China, Global Research Experience students took…
Brazilian student pursues her passions at ND through a triple major—and an 80s rock band
Ask Júlia Andrade de Barros Jorge what the highlight of her undergrad years at Notre Dame was, and she’ll be quick to answer: “my band!” Keep talking to her, and you’ll be surprised that she even had time to be part of a band between taking classes for her three...
Notre Dame Global in Photos: June 2025
From ancient wonders to cutting-edge research, Notre Dame students and faculty continued to make their mark around the world this June. In India, students explored the Taj Mahal, visited film studios, and experienced Mumbai’s rich culinary landscape. Across Nairobi, Beijing, Santiago, and São Paulo,…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: May 2025
In May, the University of Notre Dame's global network and its partner institutions engaged in immersive learning, cultural exchange, and meaningful collaboration. From the bustling streets of Kathmandu to the river communities of Panama, students explored sustainability, migration, and energy systems…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: March 2025
The Notre Dame Liturgical Choir performed in Latin America for the first time in its 52-year history. Notre Dame São Paulo and Undergraduate Admissions welcomed 43 newly admitted Brazilian students into the University community. Migration Week in Mexico blended academic dialogue with cultural immersion,…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: February 2025
Dissertation research fellows in Rome explored historic sites in Tivoli, while Notre Dame's Greater China Scholars celebrated the Lantern Festival under the Dome. Students were immersed in rural Chilean culture as they traveled to Lemuy Island in southern Chile. Vice President & Associate Provost…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: January 2025
Notre Dame signed its first ever discipline wide dual Ph.D. program agreement in Santiago. University alumni and staff focused on student recruitment in Mexico City and São Paulo, celebrated Republic Day in Mumbai, and cheered on the Irish in Beijing and Shanghai. Delegates from the Law School traveled…
Ph.D. student’s trip to São Paulo offers opportunity for collaboration and growth
Before traveling to Brazil to conduct research, fourth-year engineering Ph.D. student Maddie Watson had never been outside the US. A West Virginia native, she was accustomed to her small town, so the buzz and energy of a city like São Paulo was a change of pace for her, one that...
Notre Dame Global in Photos: October 2024
Students traveled to the Galápagos Islands to study evolutionary biology, ecology, and environmental geoscience. The US State Department’s Foreign Service Institute visited Jerusalem to discuss Arabic language programs while Indiana's governor paid a visit to faculty, staff, and students in Dublin…
Rediscovering purpose: Justin’s journey from the football field to global exploration
Justin at a viewpoint in Rio de Janeiro Justin Walters’ life seemed set in stone when he entered Notre Dame…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: August 2024
Notre Dame Global's International Student and Scholar Affairs team joined forces with this year's International Student Ambassadors to welcome over 260 students from 49 countries to campus. Notre Dame Jerusalem led the Reimagining Business Excellence conference on campus, gathering leaders…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: July 2024
The Global Professional Experience program continued through July with students taking part in immersive internships at the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, the Institute for Economic Affairs in Nairobi, and the EducationUSA office at Mackenzie University in São Paulo. Staff, students, alumni…