University

John Cavadini to receive 2026 Ratzinger Prize

John Cavadini, professor and director of the doctoral program in the Department of Theology, will receive the 2026 Ratzinger Prize in Theology, widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the field.

Pope Leo XIV will present the prize to Cavadini at the Vatican Apostolic Palace on December 19.

University

Dolly Duffy to retire from the Alumni Association

After more than 18 years of service to the Notre Dame Alumni Association, including 15 years as its executive director, Dolly Duffy will retire effective June 30, 2027.

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Notre Dame Stories (podcast)

Bookstore Basketball

At Notre Dame, Bookstore Basketball isn’t just an intramural tournament—it’s tradition. For more than 50 years, generations of the Notre Dame family—students, alumni, priests, seminarians, and campus ministers—have found community and connection, one game at a time.

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Community

Anti-poverty initiative inspires Notre Dame’s menu for 2026 YMCA chef competition

This year, a University anti-poverty program, Padua—powered by the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) and Goodwill Industries of Michiana—gets the spotlight. Assistant Professor of Economics Patrick Turner, a LEO researcher, and North Dining Hall’s Executive Chef Laura Wiese make up the team.

University

Reminder of campus protocol for interacting with external law enforcement

To ensure that all members of our campus community feel informed and supported, please review this reminder of the University’s established guidance and protocols for interactions with external law enforcement and government agencies, including federal entities.

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