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Lee Gettler walking with two grad students down a bright hallway in the department of Anthropology

Long-term study of COVID lockdown and family life shows unexpected, lasting effects on fatherhood

A close-up of a beautiful flowering tree branch is in the foreground with a view of St. Joseph's Lake, the Golden Dome, and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart visible in the background.

Notre Dame theologian helps guide Indiana bishops’ call to care for creation

Attorneys and students, most of whom are wearing dark-colored suits, stand with client Iris Seabolt in the lobby of the Indiana Supreme Court. In the background are columns and the American flag.

Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic client’s murder conviction vacated, new trial ordered

Two people holding up trophies, standing side by side in a boxing ring with boxing hand wraps on

Boxing for good: Layann Wardeh ’26

Mentorship for good: Brady Soenen ’26

Five Notre Dame Cheer squad members running down the football field at Notre Dame Stadium while holding flags that spell out "IRISH" as the marching band plays to a crowd

Chaplain’s Corner: Rev. Andrew Fritz, C.S.C.

A collage of photos: graduating students standing in a group; graduation garb such as tassels and a medal; and five different students’ smiling faces:, including a young woman with long black hair; a woman with short braids; a man with short dark hair in a green polo shirt; a woman with long blond hair in a white blazer; and a man with curly brown hair in a white polo shirt.

Class of 2026: The next generation of Notre Dame leaders

A large round brass sculpture sits on a brick patio in front of a three-level glass-walled building with tall trees behind.

Sowing seeds of hope: Vatican partnership advances global sustainability

Two people, one with a red shirt and jeans and one with a white t-shirt and jeans, sitting on a bench outside, talking. Trees, leaves, a building, and a bike sit in the background.

Doubling the impact of the Sorin Founder’s Mentorship Program

Notre Dame students outside, clapping and cheering, wearing sweatshirts and jerseys with white text that says, "Thank You!"

Inspiration meets impact: Notre Dame Day 2026