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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Working at the “front lines” of cancer research in Taiwan: One student’s lesson in innovation and initiative
Any student who has studied abroad will tell you that stepping outside your comfort zone is a necessary part of the process—and worth it. But many of them do so in the company of other students, often even friends, who are in the same program. When Jennifer Leon '27 decided...
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…
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,…
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 Kong, she expected to…
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: 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,…
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…
The 14-year history of Notre Dame's Greater China Scholars program
Greater China Scholars gather beneath the Golden Dome. This…
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…
Faculty member’s cross-cultural work in Hong Kong bears innovative compositions
Patrick Yim is stepping into uncharted territory with his music. An award-winning violinist and assistant professor of violin and viola at Notre Dame, Yim has long been interested in non-Western compositions and instruments. Born and raised in…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: December 2024
Award-winning writer Amitav Ghosh visited Dublin to speak on climate change and Booker-listed author Mike McCormack inspired writers in the West of Ireland. Notre Dame's Global Engagement Programs team gathered international students from 18 different countries to celebrate a transformative semester.…
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…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: September 2024
Notre Dame's Global Leadership Team, composed of 19 leaders located on five continents, gathered on the football field to accept the Presidential Team Irish Award. The Study Abroad Team and NDG program staff led identity panels and peer-to-peer storytelling events for students during the University's…