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Smiling group of students and adults in front of AmCham China sign. Woman holds Notre Dame pennant, man holds Notre Dame hat.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: July 2026

July’s stories stretched from career-launching workdays to a night beneath the stars. Students wrapped summer placements with organizations in Ireland and Mexico, gaining experience and local perspective that can shape their next steps. In Beijing, a visit with business leaders offered insight into…
Two smiling women at an outdoor event. One wears a white blazer and US flag scarf. The other has a hat and Notre Dame Beijing shirt.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: June 2026

From partnering with United States embassies and representing Notre Dame at international gatherings to performing music on a different continent, diving into local traditions, deepening academic partnerships, and exploring some of the world’s most iconic destinations, June was filled with experiences…
Large diverse group smiles, holding Notre Dame flags, pennants, and a banner at the Notre Dame Beijing office.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: May 2026

From a rare tour above a significant sacred and historical site in Rome and a hike through a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mumbai, to beginning pre-professional practicums with leading organizations across Mexico and conferring an honorary Doctor of Law degree in the United Kingdom—learning, discovery,…
Jingyu Wang (Notre Dame Beijing) speaks at a panel discussion. Screen shows names & topic. Blue wall with Mandela quote.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: April 2026

In April, Notre Dame Global connected students, scholars, and partners across its international network through a wide range of academic, cultural, and community initiatives. In London and Dublin, lectures and symposia created space for thoughtful dialogue, while in Rome, music and scholarship came…
Young woman in a red sweatshirt with a yellow forehead mark holds a gray box, smiling with a man in a suit and ND pin.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: March 2026

March saw Notre Dame students, faculty, and partners make their mark around the world. Daniel Schwake, director of Notre Dame Jerusalem, spoke to the German Parliament on the experiences of Christians in the Middle East, while in Rome, leaders gathered to advance sustainability and planetary flourishing.…
Three smiling women at Notre Dame Beijing. Two wear Notre Dame sweatshirts; one wears a black jacket and cap.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: February 2026

February offered a clear snapshot of the reach of Notre Dame’s global engagement. Alumni leaders gathered in Mexico to deepen connections across Latin America, while conversations and visits in Hong Kong and across India highlighted expanding opportunities for academic partnership. Students took part…
A woman in a gray Keogh School of Global Affairs shirt presents to a group seated around a conference table at Notre Dame Beijing. Screens display information about Notre Dame Beijing's mission.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: January 2026

From the winding streets of Rome to the vibrant neighborhoods of Puebla, Notre Dame students and faculty launched into 2026 with curiosity, creativity, and renewed energy. The Rome International Scholars wandered through the city's Garbatella neighborhood, discovering its rich history and distinctive…
A smiling woman in a gray blazer with striped cuffs speaks into a microphone at a dark wood podium, gesturing with one hand. A Tsinghua University Study Abroad banner and a small Notre Dame pennant are on the right.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: December 2025

December offered opportunities for Notre Dame students, faculty, alumni, and staff to collaborate, explore, and reflect on the year’s accomplishments. From the premiere of Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipator and a new partnership with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, to graduate research presentations…
Several Notre Dame students gather outdoors, making dumplings. A smiling young woman holds a piece of dough, while others roll dough on a white table and add filling to wrappers. Brick wall and green window frames are visible in the background.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: October 2025

Across continents and conversations, October carried a spirit of discovery and connection for Notre Dame Global. From Rome’s sacred landmarks to new collaborations in Mexico City and the west of Ireland, the University’s global network came together in a shared pursuit of learning, creativity, and…
ND Beijing co-hosted an Ancient Chinese Ceramics lecture. Attendees sit in a modern lecture hall, observing two large screens at the front displaying an ornate golden chalice and a video call. Many are seated at tables with drinks, while some check their phones.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: September 2025

From South Bend to São Paulo, Mumbai to Mexico City, September was a month of connection and discovery for Notre Dame Global. On campus, the University welcomed partners from 17 countries across six continents for its first-ever Global Partners Conference, sparking new ideas and friendships that will…
Two women smile in front of a red wall with the words "Live Worldwise" and other positive attributes at Dulwich College Beijing. One woman in a dark blazer and teal skirt holds a framed certificate with the University of Notre Dame logo. The other woman wears a black and white patterned dress.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: August 2025

Notre Dame students dove into the fall semester, embracing cultural, academic, and community experiences all around the world. Pre-med students joined programs in Puebla and Mexico City, while a group in Santiago explored Pablo Neruda’s seaside home in Isla Negra. Rome began with a Mass celebrated…
The Notre Dame Club of China-Beijing poses with their banner in front of a gray brick building with red doors and windows.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: July 2025

From soaring above Teotihuacan in a hot air balloon and examining Dante’s legacy in London, to engaging in a capoeira workshop in Portugal and discussing resilience in Croatia, July highlighted the depth of Notre Dame’s global engagement. In Mexico and China, Global Research Experience students took…
Six Notre Dame students pose, arms outstretched and connected, in front of the red and green Drum Tower in Beijing, China.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: June 2025

From ancient wonders to cutting-edge research, Notre Dame students and faculty continued to make their mark around the world this June. In India, students explored the Taj Mahal, visited film studios, and experienced Mumbai’s rich culinary landscape. Across Nairobi, Beijing, Santiago, and São Paulo,…
Six students from the Notre Dame Club of China-Beijing hold a navy and gold banner on the Great Wall of China, waving and smiling at the camera.  A watchtower and lush green mountains are visible in the background.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: May 2025

In May, the University of Notre Dame's global network and its partner institutions engaged in immersive learning, cultural exchange, and meaningful collaboration. From the bustling streets of Kathmandu to the river communities of Panama, students explored sustainability, migration, and energy systems…
The Notre Dame Club of China-Beijing poses with their banner in front of a modern building.  The group of students and faculty wear a mix of winter clothing.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: March 2025

The Notre Dame Liturgical Choir performed in Latin America for the first time in its 52-year history. Notre Dame São Paulo and Undergraduate Admissions welcomed 43 newly admitted Brazilian students into the University community. Migration Week in Mexico blended academic dialogue with cultural immersion,…
The Notre Dame Beijing Club and the Ohio State Beijing Club gathered for a friendly National Championship game watch, creating unforgettable memories together. Regardless of the outcome, fostering friendship was the group's top priority.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: January 2025

Notre Dame signed its first ever discipline wide dual Ph.D. program agreement in Santiago. University alumni and staff focused on student recruitment in Mexico City and São Paulo, celebrated Republic Day in Mumbai, and cheered on the Irish in Beijing and Shanghai. Delegates from the Law School traveled…
A group of Notre Dame alumni smiles for a photo while holding a navy and gold Notre Dame Club China Beijing banner. They are wearing a mix of Notre Dame apparel and some festive attire. A Christmas-themed table runner rests on a table to the right.

Notre Dame Global in Photos: December 2024

Award-winning writer Amitav Ghosh visited Dublin to speak on climate change and Booker-listed author Mike McCormack inspired writers in the West of Ireland. Notre Dame's Global Engagement Programs team gathered international students from 18 different countries to celebrate a transformative semester.…
NDG in Photos October 2024

Notre Dame Global in Photos: October 2024

Students traveled to the Galápagos Islands to study evolutionary biology, ecology, and environmental geoscience. The US State Department’s Foreign Service Institute visited Jerusalem to discuss Arabic language programs while Indiana's governor paid a visit to faculty, staff, and students in Dublin…
Tsinghua students look up at the stars at Kylemore

Tsinghua students see stars at Kylemore for the first time

A group of about 30 students and faculty from the University of Tsinghua in Beijing visited Ireland on a cultural enrichment trip organized by Jingyu Wang of Notre Dame Beijing, in partnership with Notre Dame Dublin and Notre Dame Kylemore. “Everything about Dublin was unforgettable—the art,…
NDG in Photos July 2024 Beijing

Notre Dame Global in Photos: July 2024

The Global Professional Experience program continued through July with students taking part in immersive internships at the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, the Institute for Economic Affairs in Nairobi, and the EducationUSA office at Mackenzie University in São Paulo. Staff, students, alumni…
Beijing June 2024 Photo

Notre Dame Global in Photos: June 2024

Notre Dame's inaugural summer study abroad program in India wrapped up with a journey to the Taj Mahal while School of Architecture students interned at Rome's iconic Castel Sant'Angelo. Faculty and staff led expeditions to Saint Patrick’s fifth century mission on the Hill of Slane, and to volcanoes…
Student Fionn Barr in Beijing

Notre Dame Global in Photos: May 2024

This photo gallery highlights some of the valuable interactions and experiences Notre Dame faculty, staff and students have taken part in over the past month.