University of Notre Dame in the news

A photo shows Father John Santone blessing animals at Cedar Grove Cemetery for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

The Kroc Institute is hosting an event to honor David Cortright's career as a peace activist and professor, including a panel discussion and a preview of his new website.

The Notre Dame Alumni Association honored 12 young graduates, aged 32 and under, for their significant contributions in learning, service, faith, and work as part of the 2026 Domer Dozen cohort.

University of Notre Dame religious liberty scholars are urging the Supreme Court to strike down a Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools, arguing it forces state-sponsored religious instruction.

Notre Dame will demolish and replace Keenan and Stanford residence halls by the 2029-2030 school year, temporarily relocating residents to other dorms.

Notre Dame is building two new residence halls to replace older structures, accommodate student housing needs, and enhance residential life.

The University of Notre Dame will build two new undergraduate residence halls, opening in fall 2026, to accommodate 275 students each and enhance campus community.

The Stanford band is banned from Notre Dame Stadium due to offensive performances in 1991 and 1997, including mocking the Irish Potato Famine and using religious slurs.

Two Notre Dame roommates, Alec Dietzel and Luke McVeigh, became lifelong friends and supported each other through the shared experience of their fathers' glioblastoma diagnoses and deaths, leading their families to remain close and establish brain cancer research initiatives.

Two partners reopened Joe's Tavern, a historic South Bend bar with ties to the University of Notre Dame and 'Rudy' film, after extensive renovations.

University of Notre Dame Professor David Cloutier is among experts supporting a global meeting from October 7 to 14, marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, focusing on family life challenges and the Church's role.

A new football headquarters with advanced amenities, a green roof on Pasquerilla West Hall, and the discontinuation of food delivery robots are among recent developments, while a report on seminarian formation and an award for President Emeritus Jenkins were also announced.

Notre Dame mourns the passing of several distinguished faculty members, including Gilberto Cárdenas, Paul E. Shanley, Michael R. Welch, Anthony Trozzolo, Jerry J. Marley, Maurice Schwartz, and Rev. David T. Tyson.

The University of Notre Dame has launched a new psychology clinic and is developing a research and innovation hub in South Bend to formalize community engagement and address mental health and economic development.

Notre Dame Magazine features alumni essays recalling memorable experiences and profound impacts from their favorite professors at the University, covering unique teaching methods, mentorship, and personal growth.

The University of Notre Dame's ethics center will present its 2027 pro-life award to the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne for their century of service to the poor and dying.

The University of Notre Dame's de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture will award its 2027 Evangelium Vitae Medal to the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne for their century of service to the poor and dying.

UNC football team is preparing to host No. 3 Notre Dame, looking for a historic win while showcasing strong defensive stats and individual player performances.

Students and staff at the University of Notre Dame participated in the inaugural Paleo Games, engaging in various historical activities.

The University of Notre Dame Cross Country team is hosting the 2026 National Catholic Invitational on September 18 at Burke Golf Course, featuring multiple men's and women's races.