He’s spent 25 years making Notre Dame a better neighbor

Notre Dame’s mission extends beyond campus and into the neighborhoods, partnerships, and relationships that shape our shared future.

Few people embody that spirit more fully than Tim Sexton ‘90. As associate vice president for public affairs, Tim has spent decades building bridges between the University and the South Bend community—a lifelong calling rooted in family, relationships, and the belief that Notre Dame and South Bend thrive together.

In this episode of For Good, Tim reflects on the past 25 years of collaborative partnerships across the region, from the Robinson Community Learning Center to transformative initiatives like the Link Trail, Colfax Corner, and the new Veldman Family Psychology Clinic. 

Tune in to discover how Notre Dame’s mission comes to life beyond campus, and why that shared work matters now more than ever.

New episodes of For Good: Stories from Notre Dame drop on select weekdays at giving.nd.edu/stories and the ND Loyal YouTube channel. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

A sincere thank you to the Notre Dame family for making stories like these possible! It’s because of you that Notre Dame is such a powerful force for good in the world.