University

Rev. Gregory Haake, C.S.C., appointed vice president for mission engagement and Church affairs

Effective July 1, Father Haake, an associate professor of French and Francophone studies and the religious superior of the Holy Cross priests and brothers at Notre Dame, will succeed Rev. Austin I. Collins, C.S.C., who is stepping down to return to teaching in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design and to his work as a sculptor.

“Father Greg is widely admired for his scholarly achievements, his deep commitment to Notre Dame’s mission, and his pastoral gifts. He is uniquely situated to work closely with me and with colleagues across the University to steward and deepen Notre Dame’s Catholic mission and to forge strategic partnerships both at the University and beyond in service of the Church.”—University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

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University

Gift made to establish rare disease institute

Dave and Cathleen Reisenauer have made a transformative gift to establish the Reisenauer Institute for Rare Diseases within the College of Science—allowing the University to build on its legacy and leadership in the rare disease space.

“This extraordinary gift from the Reisenauers will enable Notre Dame to more effectively prepare the next generation of educators, patient advocates, and researchers in a collaborative effort to prevent, treat, and cure rare diseases.”—John T. McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost

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Academy

Fourth annual Teach@ND Day celebrates teaching excellence in all its forms

This year’s Teach@ND Day featured faculty lightning talks, a keynote address from a leading figure in the international teaching and learning field, and a showcase of faculty digital learning projects facilitated by Notre Dame Learning’s Office of Digital Learning.

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Campus

Immersive Technologies Lab opens doors

The Immersive Technologies Lab is a centralized hub where members of the Notre Dame community can learn about and explore the uses of extended reality, including virtual reality, mixed reality, and augmented reality.

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Campus

Submit your questions to the upcoming Spring 2026 Staff Town Hall

The Spring 2026 Staff Town Hall will be held Wednesday, March 18. Executive Vice President Shannon Cullinan and Vice President for Human Resources Heather Christophersen will share important campus updates. Please submit questions using this form by Tuesday, March 10.

University

Building bridges across racial divides

As a continuation of Walk the Walk Week, we can draw inspiration from the examples of those in the Church who have come before us. A Black Catholic religious sister, teacher, musician, liturgist, and scholar, Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman was known for her deep faith and fierce commitment to human connection.

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