At Notre Dame, we fight.

Courage of Vision

We fight with the courage of vision, seeing what's possible before anyone else. Seeing the potential to become the leading global Catholic research university — home to world-renowned theologians, scientists, and leaders in business, law and the arts.

Gloved hand holding a petri dish with yellow bacterial colonies next to a blue Bunsen burner flame in a laboratory setting.

Pushing boundaries

We push the boundaries of discovery, embracing the unknown for a deeper understanding of our world. It is a tireless, unrelenting search for answers to the fundamental questions of our universe. And we wouldn't have it any other way.

Defending Human Dignity

We fight for the dignity of every human life, looking out for the most vulnerable among us. We pursue our mission without compromise, guided by faith, grounded by reason, seeking truth and knowledge.

Unwavering Spirit

It's an exciting experiment, this place. An experiment worth every ounce of our time, attention, and effort. We see what's possible for a world in need, and we're willing to fight for it.

Fighting for nonverbal communication

New technology could help caregivers interpret nonverbal communication of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.

Coming
9/4

A older man in a blue polo leans down to gently kiss the forehead of a young girl in a wheelchair wearing a pink shirt and sunglasses outside.

Fighting for robotic search and rescue

A new soft robot could help first responders search rubble, locate survivors, and reduce risk in disaster response.

Coming
9/11

Two researchers wearing red hard hats operate equipment and a monitor amidst concrete rubble at a disaster response testing site.

Fighting for universal access to clean water

More than 700 million people lack access to clean water. Researchers are helping build more efficient systems to reduce water scarcity in rural communities.

Coming
9/18

A young child wearing a bright pink shirt drinks directly from a metal water pump pipe outdoors, surrounded by other children gathered around with cups under a clear sky.

Fighting to prevent infections

A $1 modification developed by Notre Dame could help reduce catheter-associated infections and reduce costs for healthcare systems.

Coming
10/9

A researcher wearing safety goggles, a lab coat, and blue nitrile gloves uses tweezers to lower tubing into a glass flask filled with clear liquid.

Fighting online abuse using AI

With athletes noting increases in cyberstalking and harassment, Notre Dame is leveraging the power of AI to identify and stop abuse.

Coming
11/6

Nitesh Chawla, a man wearing glasses and a blue blazer over a button-up shirt, stands in front of a digital display board and speaks to a classroom of attentive students.

Fighting for second chances

Through Notre Dame’s Inspired Leadership Initiative, Marty Whalen turned a second act into second chances for formerly incarcerated people.

Coming
11/13

A man in a suit jacket and glasses stands speaking at the head of a conference table, addressing a group of seated people viewed from behind in a room with wood paneling and arched doorways.

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