This is Notre Dame

A community shaped by faith, service, and tradition. Through these stories, discover what makes us uniquely Notre Dame: the moments we share, the values we carry, and the legacy we continue to build together.

The Notre Dame Marching Band marches along Dame St. (renamed Notre Dame Street for the day) in Dublin, Ireland for their pregame concert ahead of the 2023 Aer Lingus Classic football game. The Golden Dome and Main Building are framed by green trees on a bright day. A student reads in front of the Log Chapel while enjoying the warmer weather and sunshine.

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What's in a name

How Notre Dame became the Fighting Irish

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How Notre Dame became the Fighting Irish

One of the more popular stories we’ve produced is on the origin of the University’s athletics nickname, the “Fighting Irish.”

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  • A close-up of a gold chalice with 'UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME' engraved around the middle and a variety of colorful gems.

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    The great crown caper

    22 minutes

    Tour guides have been answering questions about it for years. There's a large gold crown in a case, situated by the elevators in Notre Dame's Main Building (aka, the "Golden Dome"). A plaque inside the case offers some explanation, but there's much more to know. Turns out, this crown may not…

  • A stone bust of G.K. Chesterton looking slightly down and to the side. The letters 'G.K.C.' are carved into the front.

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    G.K. Chesterton and Notre Dame

    16 minutes

    In this episode, we look at the relationship between the great Catholic intellectual, G.K. Chesterton, and the University of Notre Dame. Chesterton spent a semester on campus in 1930, lending his intellectual prowess and good humor to the Notre Dame community. Today, a collection of his personal belongings…

  • A low-angle shot of the Main Building on the Notre Dame campus, showing the Golden Dome and surrounding brick architecture.

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    Tradition

    Explore Notre Dame's rich campus culture

  • Edge of a wooden pew and the floor marker for Orestes A. Brownson in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame.

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    Here lies Orestes A. Brownson

    But why here?

Stories that define us

  1. A man holds up a document with handwritten cursive text, partially obscuring his face.

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    Found in Translation

    In 50 years of overlooked letters, French class discovers new insights into Father Sorin and the early days of Notre Dame

  2. A Notre Dame coat of arms carved into stone with the motto ‘God, Country, Notre Dame’ is illuminated by a decorative lantern.

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    Red, white, and blue and gold

    How Notre Dame honors America, past and present

  3. A historical collage of various American presidents and political figures with a dome and red, white, and blue stripes.

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    Hail to the Chief

    Notre Dame's long history with the nation’s highest public office

  4. Notre Dame Trail: Join us for the final day. Saturday, August 26, 2017

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    The Notre Dame Trail

    In the tradition of Father Sorin’s inspirational journey and intrepid spirit we retraced his journey from Vincennes to Notre Dame.

  5. Two old black-and-white photos and a small postcard lie on a wooden surface.

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    A temporary tribe

    Vetville memories reveal how communities thrive

  6. A stone carving above a doorway with the words, ‘God, Country, Notre Dame&rsquoi; flanked by two eagle-like figures.

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    God, country, Notre Dame

    The University’s long, close history with military service

  7. Father Hesburgh looks out the window of his office at Notre Dame campus

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    Rev Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C

    Father Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., was president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987. He increased the stature and size of the university, and greatly influenced the areas of civil rights and higher education in the United States.

Discover and engage
  1. Satellite image of a hurricane with a clearly defined eye over a blue gridded map.

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    Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts

    Researchers at Notre Dame are improving hurricane forecast accuracy, giving officials time to evacuate and protect residents.

  2. Silhouetted statue with outstretched arms against a vibrant pink and orange sunset, with the golden dome of the Main Building and its statue of Mary at the University of Notre Dame.

    Photo Essay

    So long, summer

    The quiet summer days on campus.

  3. Single peanut in the shell on a reflective surface, with a blurred background of more peanuts against a warm, red and orange backdrop.

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    From reaction to resolution: The future of allergy treatment

    How a child’s simple request led to an extraordinary breakthrough in peanut allergy treatment.

  4. Anatomical model of a spinal section with an artificial disc implant. Yellow and red cushioning discs are visible between the white vertebrae.

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    Finding fusion: An engineer and neurosurgeon unite to improve spinal surgery

    A Notre Dame collaboration developed a new spinal implant, improving outcomes for more than 600 patients.

  5. Silhouette of a graduating student wearing a cap and gown, head bowed.

    Photo Essay

    May days

    The month in photos, May 2025.

  6. A doctor in blue scrubs holds a red stethoscope, preparing to examine a newborn lying in a hospital bassinet. A young woman wearing a yellow Notre Dame sweatshirt stands beside them.

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    A better start for NICU families: Notre Dame leads the way in neonatal intensive care research

  7. Silhouette of a graduating student wearing a mortarboard, with the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame blurred in the background.

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    Celebrating the Class of 2025

    Honoring achievement at the 180th commencement ceremonies.

  8. A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a fuchsia blazer and white shirt, smiles with her hands clasped in front of her in a small chapel. A crucifix and altar are visible in the background.

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    Leading through service

    Laetare Medal winner Kerry Alys Robinson builds trust in the Church by meeting human needs.

  9. Two smiling students stand in front of an arched entryway to a Notre Dame building. The woman on the left wears a green jacket, and the man on the right wears a navy suit with a floral tie.

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    Clare Cullinan named valedictorian

    Bennett Schmitt selected salutatorian