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Eight smiling students hold a large navy blue Notre Dame flag with a gold ND logo in front of the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan.

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…
George Lopez, Anel Perez Martinez, and three others on a panel, with a Mexican flag and a speaker addressing an audience.

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...
Fourteen smiling students, many in ND shirts, hold a large blue ND flag at an outdoor event with "Freedom 250" banner.

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…
Nine smiling young adults hold Notre Dame pennants and an ND flag in front of a white building with plants and a fence.

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,…
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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…
Man in blue suit speaks at podium. Woman stands by colorful folk art piece. Fulbright and Notre Dame campus banners flank them.

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.…
Six colorful hot air balloons fly over a sprawling town with an ancient pyramid and distant mountains at dawn.

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…
Nine smiling young adults pose in front of a Mexican Baroque church. Its facade is covered in vibrant red, yellow, blue, and white Talavera tiles, intricate carvings, and features two ornate bell towers.

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…
A diverse group of 17 smiling individuals, many in blue scrubs, stands in front of a bright blue building. White text on the wall reads "Clínica Cristiana de Carpio." A colorful wall with child drawings is visible on the left.

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…
Four smiling men stand in front of dark blue hexagon signs for Notre Dame's Industry ND Labs and Engineering Innovation Hub. One wears an ND polo, another safety glasses, and others wear a blazer and a sweater.

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…
Two women, Aurora Piñeiro and Sara McKibben, sit at a dark blue table with the UNAM emblem in a wood-paneled room. Piñeiro in a dark top listens intently. McKibben, wearing a blue patterned shirt and glasses, speaks into a microphone, gesturing with her hand.

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…
Ten Notre Dame students in matching navy blue "Irish Sales" t-shirts stand on a grassy hillside holding a navy and gold Notre Dame banner.  Trees and a green hillside are visible in the background under a bright blue sky.

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…
Seven students stand on grass in front of a partially inflated, colorful hot air balloon. They hold a banner reading "ND Mexico Club".  The balloon displays a checkered pattern of red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white sections.

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…
Six students, from Mexico and Panama, wearing matching denim shirts pose in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, with red geraniums and green trees in the background on the University of Notre Dame campus.

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,…
Ten students pose on a staircase with an ND flag. They stand on and around an ornate, wooden banister in front of decorative windows.

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…
Eight students and professionals pose with a University of Notre Dame flag in front of a branded backdrop that reads “University of Notre Dame | Mexico”.

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,…
A group of University of Notre Dame students and community members pose in front of a colorful mural in Mexico.  The mural depicts a large blue bird, buildings, mountains, and butterflies. Some participants wear Notre Dame apparel and smile at the camera.

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,…
Michael Pippenger and presidents from the universities of the Consorcio Querétaro gather to sign exchange agreement.

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…