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Notre Dame Global in Photos: September 2026

September saw Notre Dame students immersing themselves in cultural and academic experiences across the University's global network. In Santiago and London, cohorts engaged with local traditions through clay sculpting and Shakespearean theater workshops; in Dublin, scholars promoted sustainability…
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Notre Dame Global in Photos: August 2026

August marked a season of arrivals across Notre Dame’s global network, as students began a semester of research, clinical learning, internships, and life in new cities. Rome welcomed 137 students across six unique programs, while send-off gatherings across Asia marked the next step for international…
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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.
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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…
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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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In Memoriam: Trustee Emeritus Martin Naughton

Martin Naughton, a member of the University of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees since 1999 and chairman emeritus of the supervisory board of the Irish manufacturing firm Glen Dimplex Group, died July 4. He was 87.
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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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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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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. 
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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…