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- Today42 min
The Financial Decisions Powering Notre Dame’s Mission, with Trent Grocock (Ep. 52)
Every financial decision at Notre Dame carries a responsibility to the future.For Trent Grocock ’89, vice president for finance, that responsibility means ensuring the University’s resources actively advance its Catholic mission.In this episode of For Good, Trent explains how Notre Dame:Balances daily operational funding while expanding financial aid.Stewards the resources donors have entrusted to the University.Prepares for uncertainty through disciplined budgeting and long-term planning.0:00 — Meet Trent Grocock, Vice President for Finance8:02 — An Enduring Commitment to Notre Dame’s Mission14:52 — Inside Notre Dame’s Operating Budget17:30 — Understanding Notre Dame’s Endowments19:30 — Pathways: Expanding Access and Affordability21:10 — Why Philanthropy Matters23:08 — How Notre Dame Funds Campus Construction25:40 — Managing Costs and Redirecting Resources28:50 — What Notre Dame’s Aaa Credit Rating Means31:11 — Navigating Higher Education’s Financial Challenges34:30 — The Discipline of a Balanced Budget36:10 — Planning for Uncertainty and Opportunity40:00 — Reasons for Hope in Notre Dame’s Future
- 4 weeks ago32 min
How Notre Dame Prepares Students for a Life of Purpose, with Prof. William Mattison (Ep. 51)
A Notre Dame education is meant to shape a life, not just launch a career.For William Mattison, the Wilsey College Professor of Theology, that means challenging students to ask life’s biggest questions and reflect on what matters most.In this episode of For Good, Professor Mattison discusses how Notre Dame links character formation with academic rigor, the growing spiritual curiosity of undergraduates, and how the reimagined Moreau Program is making personal formation central to every student's education.Give the gift of Notre Dame: https://giveto.nd.edu/give?NDAC=10013&designation=notredamefund 00:00 — Meet William Mattison, the Wilsey College Professor of Theology1:13 — What Sets Notre Dame Theology Apart5:27 — Students’ Spiritual Curiosity8:51 — How a Theology Department Measures Success9:35 — Becoming a Theologian Who Lives the Faith12:26 — Reimagining the Moreau Program16:11 — Learning Beyond the Classroom17:51 — How Moreau Builds Community20:35 — The Story Behind Moreau’s Logo22:35 — Moreau’s Senior Capstone24:57 — What Success Looks Like for Moreau28:26 — Bill’s Reasons for Hope30:07 — The Power of Great Teachers
- Sep 24, 202634 min
Coach Brock Sheahan’s Vision for Notre Dame Hockey (Ep. 50)
Brock Sheahan ’08 knows Notre Dame Hockey from both sides of the bench. Now, as the Catalino Family Head Hockey Coach, he is building a program grounded in discipline, consistency, and accountability–and preparing his players to compete at the highest level.In this episode of For Good, Coach Sheahan reflects on his journey from student-athlete to head coach, his approach to building a team and developing players, and the role Compton Family Ice Arena continues to play in the growth of Notre Dame hockey.Discover what’s ahead for Notre Dame Hockey—and what it will take to get there.00:00 — Meet Brock Sheahan: the Catalino Family Head Hockey Coach 01:42 — The Impact of Compton Family Ice Arena05:02 — Brock’s Lifelong Love of Hockey07:43 — How Notre Dame Shaped His Life10:00 — Journey to Coaching14:43 — A Vision for Notre Dame Hockey17:58 — Developing Players Beyond the Ice20:43 — Brock’s Hockey GOATs22:05 — Lessons from Year One and Goals for Year Two24:06 — Recruiting in a Changing College Hockey Landscape26:07 — The Lifelong Bonds of Notre Dame Hockey28:25 — Why Resources Matter in Modern College Hockey30:04 — Why You Need to Experience Notre Dame Hockey in Person32:35 — What’s Next for Compton Family Ice Arena
- Sep 3, 202642 min
Pete Bevacqua on a Changing Era for College Athletics (Ep. 49)
At Notre Dame, “choose hard” has become more than a mantra for the football team. It speaks to something deeply rooted at this University: the belief that the more demanding path is often the one most worth pursuing. As the Fighting Irish prepare to open the season against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, that sense of purpose is once again bringing the Notre Dame family together.In this episode of For Good, Pete Bevacqua, the James E. Rohr Director of Athletics, shares how the “choose hard” mindset is shaping Notre Dame Athletics at a pivotal moment in college sports—from preserving Notre Dame’s distinctive independence to making transformational investments in the student-athlete experience, facilities, and partnerships.Join us as Pete reflects on the extraordinary convening power of Notre Dame Athletics, the inspiring young people at the heart of its programs, and why, amid all the uncertainty surrounding college sports, he remains hopeful about what comes next.Give the gift of Notre Dame: https://giveto.nd.edu/give?NDAC=10013&designation=notredamefund 00:00 — Notre Dame, College Athletics, and More, with Pete Bevacqua04:03 — Navigating a New Era in College Athletics11:02 — Rethinking the College Football Playoff18:11 — Inside the New Shields Family Hall25:40 — Why Notre Dame Partnered with SoFi32:02 — What Makes Marcus Freeman Special35:44 — Joining the NCAA Men’s Basketball Selection Committee37:01 — The Enduring Value of College Athletics at Notre Dame
- Aug 20, 202629 min
Father Dowd on what Notre Dame’s mission asks of us (Ep. 48)
Notre Dame students inspire University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., every day. In their curiosity and desire to lead lives of meaning and purpose, Father Dowd sees the heart of Notre Dame’s mission: forming students who seek truth, encounter new perspectives, and put their gifts in service to others.In this episode of For Good, Father Dowd reflects on Notre Dame’s distinctive role as a Catholic research university and how that mission shapes the University’s engagement with the defining issues of our time, while preparing students to help shape what comes next.Join us as Father Dowd reflects on what Notre Dame’s mission asks of the University today—and what it means to carry that mission forward.00:00 — New Academic Year at Notre Dame, with Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.02:50 — Lessons from East Africa04:34 — Becoming a More Global University07:58 — Building Bridges Across Differences09:01 — Lessons from the Presidency12:57 — Why Father Dowd Still Teaches at Notre Dame16:39 — Making Notre Dame More Accessible20:27 — How Notre Dame Is Facing Higher Education’s Challenges21:31 — Keeping the Human at the Center of AI24:04 — College Athletics Landscape: Putting Student-Athletes First25:04 — Holy Cross and Notre Dame’s Mission
- Jul 30, 202631 min
Why Notre Dame Still Believes in the Liberal Arts, with Dean Kenneth Scheve (Ep. 47)
In an age of artificial intelligence, rapid change, and global uncertainty, Kenneth Scheve ’90, the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Dean of the College of Arts and Letters, believes the liberal arts are not becoming less relevant—they are becoming more essential. At Notre Dame, he’s building on the University’s tradition of educating both the heart and the mind while preparing students to think deeply, engage new ideas, and lead with purpose.Join us for this episode of For Good as Dean Scheve reflects on the enduring role of Arts and Letters at Notre Dame, the College’s growing commitment to global education and research that serves the common good, and why a liberal arts education remains one of the best foundations for leadership and service in a changing world.0:00 – The story behind O'Shaughnessy Great Hall4:45 – The transformative journey of a Notre Dame student6:38 – Returning to Notre Dame to lead the College of Arts and Letters10:42 – Notre Dame's commitment to the Humanities13:34 – How the Humanities prepare students for lives of purpose17:44 – Why critical thinking matters more than ever in the age of AI21:33 – The importance of global education23:39 – Addressing society's biggest challenges through research28:49 – A hopeful vision for Notre Dame's future
- Jul 9, 202637 min
The Notre Dame Arts Initiative is Breaking Down Barriers, with Rebecca Struch (Ep. 46)
An arts renaissance is unfolding at Notre Dame, and the University is investing in the arts to enrich the student experience and strengthen the bonds between campus and the broader community.In this episode of For Good, Rebecca Struch, Managing Director of the Notre Dame Arts Initiative, reflects on why people turn to the arts in times of uncertainty, how creativity builds community and breaks down barriers, and why Notre Dame's investment in the arts is shaping a new generation of artists, scholars, leaders, and citizens. She also shares her vision for the inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial, an ambitious six-month celebration of the arts beginning in January 2027.Please join us for this conversation about the power of the arts to break down barriers, build bridges, and strengthen communities.00:00 — Black box theatre as a metaphor for the arts04:04 — Rebecca’s Journey to Notre Dame09:43 — Why the arts matter during hard times12:52 — Inside Notre Dame's Arts Initiative16:06 — The inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial21:37 — Why now is the right time for the arts25:15 — Faith, tradition & creativity28:48 — A renaissance in the arts at Notre Dame31:40 — Breaking down barriers
- Jun 18, 202639 min
Notre Dame Law School is cultivating hope, with Dean Marcus Cole (Ep. 45)
For Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean of Notre Dame Law School, true success goes far beyond rankings, salaries, or prestige. Instead, it’s found in purpose—the lives our graduates lead, the communities they serve, and the profound good they do in the world.In this episode of For Good, Dean Cole reflects on how Notre Dame is forming lawyers to lead with conviction and compassion. He discusses the growth of the Law School's clinical programs, the launch of the Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic, record success in judicial clerkships, and Notre Dame’s increasingly global reach. We invite you to join this thoughtful conversation on leadership, legal education, service, and hope.0:00 — Forming mission-driven lawyers 5:34 — A historic year for Notre Dame Law School10:07 — What it takes to be a Notre Dame Law student13:42 — Why religious liberty is worth fighting for19:49 — How Notre Dame became a clerkship powerhouse22:21 — Seeking justice for the wrongfully convicted25:28 — Why supreme court justices keep coming back to Notre Dame28:03 — A bold vision: tuition-free law school31:06 — The best lawyers must think globally35:30 — Notre Dame Law School is cultivating hope
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