Arts and humanities

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At Notre Dame, we fight for the soul of human expression. We seek the truth, whether it’s written in books, painted on canvas, revealed in numbers, or staged beneath the lights—knowing the arts and humanities reveal who we are and who we might become. Notre Dame students and faculty seek to preserve culture and democracy, ignite imagination, and impart ethics and voice to the stories that shape our shared human journey.

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Arts and Culture

Through music, literature, performance, and visual art, Notre Dame explores how the arts connect and unify us.

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Democracy

Democracy research and scholarship.

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Ethics

Our scholars are exploring how ethical principles inform healthcare, technology, law, and global development—ensuring research leads with integrity and serves the common good.