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May 17, 2022

Photo of graduates waved Ukrainian flags in a show of support for the country.

Graduate smiles while wearing sunglasses she decorated with ND stickers.

Graduate and former ND footballl great Jerome Bettis speaks at Commencement.

Sights & Sounds

The Commencement of the class of 2022

In the top photo, graduates wave Ukrainian flags in a show of support as Ukrainian Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak prepared to deliver the commencement address. From surprising moments to moving addresses, this is how the class of 2022 celebrated Commencement.

Photo of Church at Ukrainian Catholic University (UCO) Lviv, Ukraine (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

Standing in Solidarity

Partnership with Ukrainian Catholic University expands

Ahead of Commencement, Notre Dame and Ukrainian Catholic University announced an agreement to significantly expand the existing academic, religious and cultural partnerships between the two universities.

Academy

Awards honor undergraduate teaching and advising

Twenty faculty members have received Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C., Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, and three have been honored with Dockweiler Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising. Read the news release.

Diversity & Inclusion

Notre Dame statement on weekend shootings

The University of Notre Dame community mourns and prays for the families and friends of those killed and injured in senseless shootings this past weekend in Buffalo, New York, and Laguna Woods, California. Read the full statement.

Spring 2022 Staff Town Hall is tomorrow: Click for details about this virtual event

Photos of campus dining preparing food for Commencement 2022

Behind the Scenes (photo gallery)

No detail missed when preparing for commencement

From the Center for Culinary Excellence to the Office of the Registrar — the entire campus mobilized to welcome graduates and guests for commencement weekend. Here is a glimpse at the people who made Commencement 2022 memorable.

Pictured is Marcus Freeman, Dick Corbett Head Football Coach

Getting to know head coach Marcus Freeman

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame's new head football coach, recently joined Lou Nanni, vice president for University Relations, for a recorded interview. Freeman shared how his Korean mother, who worked three jobs, and Black father, who is a military retiree, inspired him. Freeman also expressed his passion for helping student-athletes reach their goals.

Dining

Your feedback could improve South Dining Hall

University Enterprises and Events (UEE) wants to hear from you as the division plans improvements to South Dining Hall. Complete this brief UEE survey on what you would want for food, amenities and services at an improved South and be entered to win $50 in Domer Dollars.

Benefits

Weight Watchers discount, plus free activity kit if you sign up by June 30

Full-time, benefit-eligible Notre Dame faculty and staff and their spouses can join Weight Watchers at a discounted rate. Plus, sign up by June 30 and receive a free activity kit worth $100.

Recreation

Register for RecSports Golf Leagues

Look forward to a TEE-riffic summer — Join the RecSports Summer Golf Leagues. Notre Dame faculty, staff, students, retirees and registered spouses are eligible to participate. It's just $10 per golfer to be in the league. In addition, golfers are responsible, each week, for green fees, the possible use of a golf cart, the rental of clubs, etc., each week. Golfers play exclusively at Burke Golf Course. This year’s programming will take place on Tuesdays, starting May 31.