Meet the President


ThinkND proudly invites you to experience Meet the President, a specially curated collection of videos, podcasts, and articles that introduce you to the impactful work of University of Notre Dame President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. and his vision for Notre Dame's future.

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Religion and Philosophy

Historic three-day celebration culminates in Inauguration of Notre Dame’s 18th President, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

For only the third time in the past 70 years, the University of Notre Dame inaugurated a new president Friday (Sept. 13) during the formal investiture of Rev. Robert A. Dowd,...

Leadership

Get to Know Father Dowd: Called to service

An introduction to Notre Dame’s 18th president from the people who know him best. New President Rev. Robert Dowd, C.S.C., embraces Notre Dame’s mission to serve the world Soon...

Religion and Philosophy

Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. Inauguration Mass

Experience the Inauguration Mass as we celebrate the investiture of the University’s 18th president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. For information about the events of the...

Religion and Philosophy

Father Dowd’s Homily: Opening of the Academic Year Mass 2024-25

University of Notre Dame President, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., delivers the homily at the 2024-25 Opening of the Academic Year Mass in Purcell Pavilion on August 28, 2024. Join...

Leadership

A New Era for Notre Dame with Fr. Bob Dowd

For only the third time in 72 years, the University of Notre Dame has a new president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. This transition in leadership heralds the beginning of a new era...

Health and Society

Fr. Bob Dowd: Education, Bridged.

A funny thing happened on the way to creating this podcast with Fr. Bob… When we first went to record this episode, he was vice president and associate provost for...

Religion and Philosophy

Sacred Stories: Fr. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

Discover the solace, courage, and inspiration President-Elect Rev. Bob Dowd, C.S.C., ’87 found in the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue. To see more Sacred Stories, please visit the...

Global Affairs

A Different Kind of Research

When Rev. Robert Dowd, CSC, started the Ford Program in Human Development Studies and Solidarity 12 years ago, he wanted to do research in the developing world that was...