ND student awarded competitive Freeman-ASIA scholarship for study abroad program in South Korea
This year, two Notre Dame students received a Freeman Award for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA), a national award that provides scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The needs-based funding aims to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad…
Notre Dame recognized as top producer of Gilman Scholars over program’s first 25 years
The University of Notre Dame has been recognized as a top producer of Gilman Scholars over the program’s first 25 years, ranking fifth among institutions with between 5,000 and 15,000 students. Notre Dame has had 283 Gilman Scholars since the U.S. Department of State-sponsored program was established in 2001, including...
Junior Veronica Bofah named 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar
University of Notre Dame junior Veronica Bofah, of Charlotte, North Carolina, is among 20 recipients of a 2026 Key into Public Service Scholarship from Phi Beta Kappa. Bofah is Notre Dame’s sixth Key into Public Service Scholar since the program was established in 2020.
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…
Nepal study abroad program leads to research opportunity with real-world impact
Last year marked the first year of the Nepal Summer: Sustainability and Energy Systems summer study abroad program. Like all study abroad programs, the program was intentionally designed to combine coursework with cultural immersion,…
Senior Emmanuel Uzobuife named 2026 Marshall Scholar
University of Notre Dame senior Emmanuel “Manny” Uzobuife has been named a 2026 Marshall Scholar. He is Notre Dame’s 12th Marshall Scholar overall and first since 2024.
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...
‘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...
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…
New Notre Dame Global summer 2026 programs expand opportunities for students
Notre Dame Global Summer Study…
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…
From giving a TEDx Talk to starting a sustainability initiative, one student’s transformational experience in Hong Kong
When Bernice Antoine decided to do a semester abroad in Hong…
Notre Dame rising senior Rocío Colón Cotto named 2025 Beinecke Scholar
University of Notre Dame rising senior Rocío Colón Cotto has been awarded a Beinecke Scholarship worth $35,000 in support of her graduate education. She is Notre Dame’s 10th Beinecke Scholar overall and second since 2023.
Junior Cade Czarnecki named 2025 Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service Scholar
University of Notre Dame junior Cade Czarnecki is among 20 recipients of a 2025 Key Into Public Service Scholarship from Phi Beta Kappa. He is Notre Dame’s fifth Key Into Public Service Scholar since the program was established in 2020.
New study abroad program in Panama is excellent match for students interested in sustainability
Panama is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world and one of the few countries that is carbon negative. Additionally, it is a transit country, with migrants continually coming from South America to pass through the Darién Gap. Last year, Notre Dame Global introduced a new summer study…
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 new summer study abroad program gives students global research experience
As interest in study abroad and undergraduate research increases, the Notre Dame Global (NDG) team has been working towards creating more opportunities for students to spend intentional, academically-minded time abroad. To meet this need, NDG is excited to announce that in summer 2025, we will…