2023 Year in Review
As the University of Notre Dame stands on the threshold of its next bold iteration, we celebrate breakthroughs in research complemented by a reemergence of the arts. A mission to fight for good in the world spans campus and continents. Anchored by a new strategic framework, Our Lady’s University stands poised for a new year. But first, we reflect.
University
Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., elected 18th president of the University of Notre Dame
The future of democracy
The Notre Dame Forum 2023–24
Golden Hour: It’s time to shine
Summer 2023 marked the first time in nearly two decades that the famous Golden Dome atop the University’s Main Building was regilded.
Celebrating the Class of 2023
Honoring achievement at the 178th Commencement Ceremonies
Research
Notre Dame to join Association of American Universities
The chip makers
Each year, a group of Notre Dame students receives a massive—though tiny—challenge: Build a semiconductor chip inside Notre Dame’s nanofabrication facility.
A picture of drought
ND ecologist matches NASA images with field data to measure forest health
Global
Notre Dame in Ireland
For a University with Ireland in its DNA, a presence on the Emerald Isle is only natural. But Notre Dame doesn’t just have a presence in Ireland; it has a relationship with it.
G.K. Chesterton and Notre Dame
The writer’s things add a new dimension to the University’s presence in London.
Faith and Service
From the Academy
What would you fight for?
The award-winning series showcases the work, scholarly achievements, and global impact of Notre Dame faculty, students, and alumni.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Women lead
As Notre Dame celebrates Women’s History Month, we introduce you to seven outstanding women who are innovating in their fields.
TSUND: Beyond the game
Community
The new Arts Gateway: Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
To blend past and present, art and teaching, step inside to see the sights and hear the sounds of the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, open to the public Friday, December 1.
Rolling out the welcome mat
Decades in the making, Notre Dame’s vision for a dense, walkable college town adjacent to campus is finally a reality.