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Letter from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf

July 09, 2020

The following letter was sent from University president Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf in response to his proposed policy of deporting foreign students unable to find in-person alternatives when universities implement online instruction.

Notre Dame switches to online after canceling in-person classes

March 11, 2020

In the face of the continuing threat of the novel coronavirus, and to mitigate its impact on campus, University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., announced today a suspension of all in-person classes on campus beginning Monday, March 23, through at least Monday, April 13.

Notre Dame suspends spring 2020 programming in Hong Kong

November 20, 2019

The University of Notre Dame announced Wednesday (Nov. 20) that it has suspended spring 2020 programming at three Hong Kong universities because escalating violence poses an unacceptable risk to the 14 Notre Dame students slated to attend classes there.

Judge Sergio Moro's Notre Dame Award acceptance speech

October 03, 2017

Brief speech of gratitude São Paulo, October 2, 2017. I am deeply honored by receiving this distinguished award by the also distinguished University of Notre Dame. I am touched by Father John Jenkins’ gentle and strong words. Thank you very much. I must say that I...

Notre Dame students in London accounted for and safe

March 22, 2017

University of Notre Dame students studying in London have been accounted for and are safe after a terrorist attack Wednesday (March 22) near the British House of Parliament.

Notre Dame Parliament interns safe

March 22, 2017

Nine University of Notre Dame students serving in internships in the British Parliament are accounted for and safe after an incident Wednesday (March 22) in London.

Statement by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame

March 16, 2017

At 11 a.m. on this St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, the bells of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart will ring out in celebration and welcoming of immigrants from around the world.

Statement to Notre Dame international students and scholars

January 28, 2017

A message to international students from Michael E. Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization.

Father Jenkins reflects on past, present and future collaboration with Brazil in São Paulo speech

March 11, 2016

In a speech Friday (March 11) at the American Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo, Brazil, University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., discussed the importance of Catholic education in an era of corruption and injustice, the University’s vision for growth in the country and its research...

A look back on 2015

December 21, 2015

2015 was an eventful year for the University of Notre Dame. Here are some of the many notable moments of accomplishment, celebration, and reflection.

Development bank CEO to address economic challenges in Latin America

November 06, 2015

L. Enrique García Rodríguez Bolivian economist L. Enrique García Rodríguez, chief executive officer of the CAF Development Bank of Latin America, will deliver a lecture at 5 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 12) in the Hesburgh Center auditorium at the University of Notre Dame.

Record number of students named Fulbright finalists

July 27, 2015

Eighteen University of Notre Dame students have been named Fulbright grant finalists in the 2015-2016 program, the most grantees the University has ever had in the program. Sixteen finalists have accepted the award.

ND-GAIN seeking applications for Corporate Adaptation Prize

July 07, 2015

The Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index (ND-GAIN) at the University of Notre Dame is accepting applications for the ND-GAIN Corporate Adaptation Prize, which recognizes projects that have made measurable contributions in creating resilience or adaptation to climate change.

2014: Year in Review

December 19, 2014

The calendar year 2014 was filled with many notable moments of accomplishment, celebration and reflection at the University of Notre Dame. Here are some of them.