Commencement

Celebrating the Class of 2025

The 180th Commencement Ceremony will take place this weekend, and the Class of 2025 is ready to take its place as the newest alumni of Our Lady’s University. Visit our Commencement ’25 landing page for weekend events and student features, and to hear the touching letters written by members of the Class of 2025 when they were first-year students.

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University

Father Dowd offers prayers in celebration of Pope Leo XIV

President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving last Thursday for Pope Leo XIV, elected as the 267th supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church. Read Father Dowd’s prayers for the new pope.

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Building a Beloved Community

Jewish American Heritage Month

The annual observance is a time to reflect on the ways Jewish people and communities have enriched our country. You can take part in two on-campus events that highlight the history and heritage of Jewish Americans.

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Campus

National Police Week: Answering the call for safety and community

The Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) plays an important role in the University’s commitment to building a Beloved Community. Here’s a glimpse into how the NDPD ensures safety and brings the campus community together.

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Research

’Tis the season for ticks and mosquitoes: How to avoid them

Associate Research Professor Lee R. Haines studies how insects spread diseases. She shares her recommendations on repellents and more.

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Campus

Service spotlight: Honoring Military Appreciation Month with Steven Stebbins

Steven Stebbins, an investigator for NDPD, shares more about his service in the Air Force and how we can show appreciation to service members, veterans, and their families in May and throughout the year.

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Building a Beloved Community

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Asian Pacific Alumni of Notre Dame group invites the campus community to observe Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. View events for the community here.

Campus

Snapshot of spring

Spring is in full bloom on campus. Take a look back at April through the lenses of our University photographers.

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