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Several Notre Dame students gather outdoors, making dumplings. A smiling young woman holds a piece of dough, while others roll dough on a white table and add filling to wrappers. Brick wall and green window frames are visible in the background.

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…
Fr. Bob Dowd, President of the University of Notre Dame, dressed in a black clerical suit and glasses speaks at a clear podium. A large screen behind him displays "GLOBAL PARTNERS CONFERENCE" and the University of Notre Dame logo. Diverse attendees sit facing the speaker in a well-lit conference room with large windows.

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…
Nine students stand on a stone surface near a rocky coastline with a string of colorful nautical flags above them. A partial rainbow appears over the ocean in the background.

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…
Seven students stand on grass in front of a partially inflated, colorful hot air balloon. They hold a banner reading "ND Mexico Club". The balloon displays a checkered pattern of red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white sections.

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…
Ten students stand in front of the Taj Mahal. Two students on the left wear Notre Dame apparel. The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum with a large dome and minarets.

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,…
A woman scientist wearing safety glasses and a lab coat uses a device emitting a purple plasma beam. They hold a small, rectangular object near the beam while wearing blue gloves.

Research worth fighting for

Notre Dame researchers are making discoveries that make our nation healthier, safer, and more resilient. Here are examples of how federally funded research is generating breakthroughs that can improve the lives…
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A providential calling

Flora Gicquel’s work over the past nearly nine months can be described as a labor of love: the opportunity to combine her professional interest in peacebuilding with her personal values as a Catholic. As a research fellow at Caritas Internationalis in…
A group of students stands together for a photo in front of the Duomo di Milano.

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…
Cheng Wang stands in front of Kylemore Abbey during Winter Writing Session

Discovering Kylemore Abbey: Love and legacy within the walls

This article has been adapted from a personal narrative written by the author following his experience at Notre Dame Kylemore's 2024 Winter Writing Session. I believe that opportunities present themselves to those who seek them. That’s why, upon receiving an email from…
Montage of images promoting Notre Dame's Rome program including two students walking in Rome, the Colosseum, the Notre Dame Rome logo, and a woman speaking in a gray blazer. The words "FOR GOOD STORIES" are in the center.

The Living Classroom of Notre Dame Rome

From its world-class location in the Eternal City at the heart of global Catholicism, Notre Dame Rome offers students an unparalleled opportunity to experience and learn from more than two millennia of history, art, architecture, and culture. Surrounded by the ancient ruins of the Roman Empire and…
A white-haired man in a light gray jacket and dark pants addresses a group of students inside a chapel with ornate white and marble walls, religious paintings, and a gold altar.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: April 2025

Notre Dame students engaged in global learning and community across continents. In Rome, they examined Baroque architecture with exclusive access to Borromini’s Chapel of the Three Magi. Mexico City hosted Notre Dame’s first off-campus Rally for newly admitted Mexican students. In northern Chile,…
A choir in blue robes sings in a dimly lit church, led by a conductor in white vestments. A crucifix hangs on the wall behind them, and the audience sits in rows of chairs on the floor below.

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,…
Josh Copeland with an image of the Palace of Westminster and Elizabeth Tower in London, England.

Inside Notre Dame's London Experience

In the heart of one of the world’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities, Notre Dame students are living out an unrivaled global experience—broadening their horizons, deepening their faith, and seizing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that will shape their lives long after graduation. In this…
Eight Notre Dame students pose for a photo on the steps of a narrow, cobblestone street in Italy, flanked by weathered stone buildings with wooden shutters. Lush green foliage spills from a planter beside the group.

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…