Notre Dame Global in Photos: July 2026
July’s stories stretched from career-launching workdays to a night beneath the stars. Students wrapped summer placements with organizations in Ireland and Mexico, gaining experience and local perspective that can shape their next steps. In Beijing, a visit with business leaders offered insight into…
The Wicked Problem of Peace
By the time the panel closed, George A. López had been in Mexico City for a little over 24 hours—just long enough to start recognizing faces in the room at Universidad Autómoma de México’s (UNAM) Centro de Investigaciones sobre América del Norte (CISAN). But López has spent a career learning...
Notre Dame Global in Photos: June 2026
From partnering with United States embassies and representing Notre Dame at international gatherings to performing music on a different continent, diving into local traditions, deepening academic partnerships, and exploring some of the world’s most iconic destinations, June was filled with experiences…
From conversation to collaboration: Notre Dame and IBERO launch a school for AI
About a year and a half ago, a conversation started. Not in a…
Beyond borders: The future Mexico and Notre Dame are building together
Maria Mercedes and Hazel Blackmore In mid-March, a delegation…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: May 2026
From a rare tour above a significant sacred and historical site in Rome and a hike through a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mumbai, to beginning pre-professional practicums with leading organizations across Mexico and conferring an honorary Doctor of Law degree in the United Kingdom—learning, discovery,…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: April 2026
In April, Notre Dame Global connected students, scholars, and partners across its international network through a wide range of academic, cultural, and community initiatives. In London and Dublin, lectures and symposia created space for thoughtful dialogue, while in Rome, music and scholarship came…
Permission to belong: María Inés Aranguren on learning to navigate big tech
María Inés Aranguren almost didn't go to Notre Dame. She had grown up in Guadalajara in a family where Notre Dame was simply part of the landscape—her grandfather, her father, uncles, and two siblings were all Domers. It was familiar. Beloved. But when the time came to apply, she cast...
Notre Dame Global in Photos: March 2026
March saw Notre Dame students, faculty, and partners make their mark around the world. Daniel Schwake, director of Notre Dame Jerusalem, spoke to the German Parliament on the experiences of Christians in the Middle East, while in Rome, leaders gathered to advance sustainability and planetary flourishing.…
Fail fast, adapt, move: How Andrea Guadarrama built a career in human rights one lost battle at a time
This article is part of Notre Dame Mexico's "Leading Ladies" features, a series profiling Notre Dame alumnae from Mexico who are excelling in fields where women have historically been underrepresented.…
The real toolkit: How María Cristina Miranda-Vergara uses communication and community to thrive in bioengineering
This article is part of Notre Dame Mexico's "Leading Ladies" features, a series profiling Notre Dame alumnae from Mexico who are excelling in fields where women have historically been underrepresented.…
Women Who Inspire: Nydia Morales-Soto
This story is part of Notre Dame…
Leading Ladies: A Notre Dame Mexico Alumni Series
International Women's Day was born out of the labor movement, shaped by decades of fight for equal rights, and recognized today in more than 100 countries during the month of March. More than a century later, even when the world has witnessed a significant change in society's thoughts about women's…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: January 2026
From the winding streets of Rome to the vibrant neighborhoods of Puebla, Notre Dame students and faculty launched into 2026 with curiosity, creativity, and renewed energy. The Rome International Scholars wandered through the city's Garbatella neighborhood, discovering its rich history and distinctive…
The one thing you should know about Notre Dame Mexico
This story is part of Notre Dame Global's…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: December 2025
December offered opportunities for Notre Dame students, faculty, alumni, and staff to collaborate, explore, and reflect on the year’s accomplishments. From the premiere of Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipator and a new partnership with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, to graduate research presentations…
Breaking the myth: ND athlete balances training and professional development in Mexico City
There is a common misconception when it comes to study abroad and D1 athletics: you can’t do both. The demanding training schedules, team commitments, and rigorous academic expectations often create the impression that pursuing an international experience is simply incompatible. But being an athlete…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: October 2025
Across continents and conversations, October carried a spirit of discovery and connection for Notre Dame Global. From Rome’s sacred landmarks to new collaborations in Mexico City and the west of Ireland, the University’s global network came together in a shared pursuit of learning, creativity, and…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: September 2025
From South Bend to São Paulo, Mumbai to Mexico City, September was a month of connection and discovery for Notre Dame Global. On campus, the University welcomed partners from 17 countries across six continents for its first-ever Global Partners Conference, sparking new ideas and friendships that will…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: August 2025
Notre Dame students dove into the fall semester, embracing cultural, academic, and community experiences all around the world. Pre-med students joined programs in Puebla and Mexico City, while a group in Santiago explored Pablo Neruda’s seaside home in Isla Negra. Rome began with a Mass celebrated…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: July 2025
From soaring above Teotihuacan in a hot air balloon and examining Dante’s legacy in London, to engaging in a capoeira workshop in Portugal and discussing resilience in Croatia, July highlighted the depth of Notre Dame’s global engagement. In Mexico and China, Global Research Experience students took…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: June 2025
From ancient wonders to cutting-edge research, Notre Dame students and faculty continued to make their mark around the world this June. In India, students explored the Taj Mahal, visited film studios, and experienced Mumbai’s rich culinary landscape. Across Nairobi, Beijing, Santiago, and São Paulo,…
ND Mexico builds bridges: Universidad Panamericana and the power of shared values in enterprise and innovation
When Universidad Panamericana student Eduardo Aranda Goyos arrived at Notre Dame last year to participate in the ESTEEM graduate program, he was continuing a journey he began years earlier, a journey that was born out of a growing alliance between two institutions…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: May 2025
In May, the University of Notre Dame's global network and its partner institutions engaged in immersive learning, cultural exchange, and meaningful collaboration. From the bustling streets of Kathmandu to the river communities of Panama, students explored sustainability, migration, and energy systems…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: April 2025
Notre Dame students engaged in global learning and community across continents. In Rome, they examined Baroque architecture with exclusive access to Borromini’s Chapel of the Three Magi. Mexico City hosted Notre Dame’s first off-campus Rally for newly admitted Mexican students. In northern Chile,…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: March 2025
The Notre Dame Liturgical Choir performed in Latin America for the first time in its 52-year history. Notre Dame São Paulo and Undergraduate Admissions welcomed 43 newly admitted Brazilian students into the University community. Migration Week in Mexico blended academic dialogue with cultural immersion,…
Notre Dame Global in Photos: February 2025
Dissertation research fellows in Rome explored historic sites in Tivoli, while Notre Dame's Greater China Scholars celebrated the Lantern Festival under the Dome. Students were immersed in rural Chilean culture as they traveled to Lemuy Island in southern Chile. Vice President & Associate Provost…
Women Who Inspire: Maria Mercedes Salmon
This story is part of Notre Dame Global's series titled "Women…