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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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12 hours of fulfillment: what the Irish taught me about loving your job

Scarlett Powell is a sophomore biology major and a member of Notre Dame’s pre-veterinary club. This past summer she shadowed veterinarian Sarah O’Brien at Carriganóg Racing, a world-class racehorse-training facility in Kilkenny, Ireland. Scarlett’s field experience was made possible by the Keough School’s Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies.
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A Gilman Scholar’s journey in Milan

Andrea Pérez Díaz is a sophomore undergraduate at Notre Dame studying neuroscience and behavior on the pre-med track. She received a Gilman Scholarship to fund her summer study abroad experience. Here, she reflects on her transformative time in the Milan…
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From South Bend to South Bombay: A journey in Catholic kinship

“I wasn’t expecting anything big, just Mass. But that morning ended up changing everything." For Andrew Volpe, a global affairs and Chinese major from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, day two of the India Summer Program in Mumbai was supposed to be ordinary.…
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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…
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Senior Emma Powers named 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholar

University of Notre Dame senior Emma Powers will study oncology at the University of Cambridge this fall as a Gates Cambridge Scholar. Powers is an honors biochemistry major with a minor in data science. She is a Sorin Scholar through the Flatley Center for Undergraduate…