Micah Shrewsberry began his career just a few miles away from Notre Dame’s campus in a coaching role that required him to drive the team bus and wash the players’ jerseys. From those humble beginnings, Micah has steadily climbed the ranks in a career that has taken him to the coaching staffs of the Boston Celtics, USA Basketball’s U19 Men’s National Team, and now Notre Dame men’s basketball as the Glenn and Stacey Murphy Head Coach.
In this episode of For Good, Micah reflects on how the game has changed with NIL and the transfer portal, how Notre Dame Athletics maintains its unique identity, and why he’s committed to building a sustainable, successful program the Notre Dame way.
Tip off the new basketball season with us as Micah shares why Notre Dame’s player development approach appeals to exceptional student-athletes—and how his team is creating a strong, distinctive culture that will soon have the Fighting Irish competing for championships.
0:00 - Meet Micah Shrewsberry
1:14 - Impact of NIL and the transfer portal
5:02 - Building the program the Notre Dame way
7:48 - Notre Dame student-athlete experience
9:37 - Micah’s values and character
11:04 - Recruiting, developing, and investing in players that fit Notre Dame
15:08 - Building community and team culture
18:25 - Looking ahead to the upcoming 2025-26 season
20:13 - Lessons as a coach and a parent
25:04 - The power of program support
26:59 - Call on fans to fill Purcell Pavilion
28:40 - Micah’s coaching journey
32:23 - What cultivating hope means for Micah
For Austin Wyman ’23, a current Ph.D. student in quantitative psychology at Notre Dame, the study of mental health is not just academic—it’s personal. Motivated by a family tragedy that might have been prevented with better access to mental health care, Austin has made it his life’s work to understand mental illness, advocate for early intervention, and help others get the support they need before a moment of crisis.
In this episode of For Good, Austin shares how he found solace by telling his story, why he chose to remain at Notre Dame for graduate school, and how his research is helping clinicians better diagnose and treat mental illness.
Tune in to hear why Austin finds hope in the growing conversations around mental health—and how combating stigma may be the key to preventing future tragedies.
0:00 – Meet Austin Wyman
1:09 – A moment of crisis leads to family tragedy
6:32 – “What Would You Fight For” commercial
8:17 – Why Notre Dame—mission and culture
10:30 – Covid-19 pandemic and mental health
12:09 – Quantitative psychology research
16:56 – Understanding the rise in mental health diagnoses
19:09 – Notre Dame’s commitment to combat the mental health crisis
25:50 – Career aspirations and mental health advocacy
31:47 – Cultivating hope amid mental health crisis
For Shannon Cullinan ’93, executive vice president at the University of Notre Dame, there is no challenge Notre Dame cannot navigate—so long as it leans in and stays true to its mission.
In this episode of For Good, Shannon discusses the financial headwinds facing Notre Dame—and all of higher education—and shares how the University is well-positioned to weather times of uncertainty thanks to its stable leadership, strategic planning, and unwavering commitment to its people.
Join us as Shannon reflects on what drew him to Notre Dame and how he continues to find joy, optimism, and profound hope on campus every day.
0:00 – Meet Shannon Cullinan
1:29 – Financial headwinds
4:38 – National trends and peer insights
8:32 – Finding hope in our students, faculty, staff, and mission
10:46 – AI opportunities without compromising on people
12:24 – Investment excellence and mission alignment
13:35 – Capital projects and campus life
22:28 – Forbes names Notre Dame #1 large employer
22:50 – Reflections on family and why Notre Dame
For Heather Christophersen ’98, vice president for human resources at Notre Dame, leadership means having the courage to take risks and empowering others to do the same.
A former building manager at LaFortune Student Center, Heather now leads the team that shapes Notre Dame’s distinctive workplace culture, one that recently earned the University the title of Best Large Employer in America by Forbes—a distinction based entirely on employee feedback.
In this episode of For Good, Heather reflects on the lessons discovered along her career journey, the strategic opportunities found within the challenges facing higher ed, and the ways Notre Dame continues to put its most valuable asset—its people—first.
0:00 – Meet Heather Christophersen, VP for human resources
2:37 – Forbes #1 Best Large Employer in America ranking
5:17 – South Bend named one of America’s 25 best cities to live
7:28 – Heather’s career journey and leadership path
11:22 – Turning headwinds into opportunities
14:26 – Notre Dame’s culture of community and care
18:01 – Notre Dame’s leading benefits package
22:19 – AI in the workplace: balancing high-tech with high-touch
26:20 – Notre Dame’s Catholic character in the workplace
28:25 – A hopeful vision for Notre Dame’s future
Throughout his tenure as president of the University of Notre Dame, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., has led with patience, curiosity, and an unwavering belief in the University’s ability to meet the moment and navigate challenges as they arise.
In this episode of For Good, Father Dowd discusses Notre Dame’s ongoing efforts to expand affordability and access, form a student body that reflects the richness of the global Catholic Church, and cultivate agents of hope for a world deeply in need.
Join us as Father Dowd invites the Notre Dame family to see education as the work of hope—and an expression of hope in action.
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0:00 – Corby Hall and the Holy Cross community at Notre Dame
2:36 – Leading with humility: lessons from year one
5:55 – Catholic delegation visit to Japan and the call to peace
9:14 – Cultivating hope at Notre Dame
13:53 – Advancing the Strategic Framework
16:03 – Pathways to Notre Dame
20:26 – Serving the global Church
22:15 – Baseball dreams and priesthood
Mary Gallagher, the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, recognized something distinctive about Notre Dame from the moment she arrived—the University’s unique ability to lead on the global stage with vision and purpose, guided by its Catholic mission and its unwavering commitment to human dignity.
In this episode of For Good, Gallagher reflects on the Keough School’s first decade, the opportunities to build on its strong foundations, and the School’s integral role in helping Notre Dame become the leading global Catholic research university.
Join us as Dean Gallagher shares her vision for the future of the Keough School—and explains why the world needs Notre Dame’s leadership now more than ever.
0:00 – Why Notre Dame and the Keough School of Global Affairs
3:22 – Integral human development: focusing on the most vulnerable
6:56 – Passion for international studies and China
9:12 – China's power and U.S.–China relations
12:28 – First year as dean of the Keough School
14:44 – Milestones for first class of undergraduates
18:37 – Student motivations and academic interests
20:40 – Peace studies, global instability, and program demand
22:12 – Impact of federal funding cuts on Pulte Institute and Peace Accord Matrix
25:45 – McKenna Center and business as a force for good
28:00 – Vision and priorities for the Keough School
33:29 – Preparing students for the world
35:52 – Vision for the future of the Keough School
For Tricia Bellia, Notre Dame’s faculty athletics representative to the NCAA and chair of the University’s Faculty Board on Athletics, college sports are not separate from the educational mission at Notre Dame—they’re a fundamental part of it. With firsthand experience as a former Division I student-athlete herself and as the mother of two others, Tricia inherently understands the challenges that come from balancing the demands of academics and athletics.
In this episode of For Good, Tricia reflects on her 16-year tenure advising University leadership on the student-athlete experience and advocating for Notre Dame’s distinctive model within the ACC and NCAA. She shares what makes Notre Dame’s commitment to student-athlete formation so unique—and why she believes it produces not just top competitors, but exceptional teammates, leaders, and citizens.
Join us as Tricia discusses how Notre Dame Athletics upholds its core principles and ensures its integrity while navigating the ever-changing competitive landscape—and why choosing hard is the most rewarding path.
0:00 Meet Tricia Bellia, Notre Dame’s Faculty Athletics Representative to NCAA and ACC
4:36 What Makes Notre Dame Athletics Distinctive
10:59 Ongoing Transformation of College Sports
16:57 Top Graduation and Academic Progress Rates for Notre Dame Student-Athletes
20:59 Protecting the Student-Athlete Experience
23:13 Why Notre Dame Athletics
31:07 Pride, Concern, and Excitement for the Future
For Matt Kloser, the Hackett Family Director of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI), Catholic education is a vocation—shaped by faith and inspired by the call to serve. His own journey to teaching began at home in a family of educators committed to making an impact through the transformative power of education.
In this episode of For Good, Matt reflects on his path from Notre Dame pre-med student to Catholic school educator, shares his vision for the Institute and its flagship program, the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), and expresses his optimism about the future of Catholic schools.
Join us as Matt explains how Notre Dame is working to strengthen Catholic education by building bridges—between research and practice, public and private, science and faith—and, in the process, bringing hope to students and school communities across the country and around the world.
0:00 Meet Matt Kloser
7:37 ACE formation and experience
14:05 History of Remick Commons and IEI mission
17:12 Optimism amid the challenges facing Catholic education
20:13 Local and global reach of ACE
24:28 Bridging research and practice in Catholic education
26:43 Building bridges and a hopeful future
30:53 Supporting the Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI)
For Maria Fernanda Zamora ’25 and Kellogg Institute visiting fellow Juan Sebastián Chamorro, free speech is both a danger and a source of power—one that has allowed them to shine a light on the injustices they’ve experienced and witnessed firsthand.
Their lives—separately shaped by the same oppressive regime in Nicaragua—are united by a shared belief in the importance of using the power of their voices to write, to teach, and to protest. Both Maria and Juan paid a steep price for refusing to remain silent. Yet both found in Notre Dame a safe refuge and a community of support where they could speak out in the name of freedom, justice, and human dignity.
In this episode of For Good, Maria and Juan share their powerful stories of forced exile, unimaginable courage, unwavering faith, and relentless hope.
Join us for a Notre Dame story unlike any other.
0:00 Meet Maria Fernanda Zamora
7:42 Meet Juan Sebastián Chamorro
25:38 Fleeing Nicaragua, finding Notre Dame
34:59 Notre Dame as a home, a place of faith, a community of support
39:43 Cultivating hope and overcoming fear
Don’t look now, but Notre Dame has become a fencing school.
For the fourth time in the last five years—and the sixth in the last nine—Notre Dame Fencing stands on top of the college fencing world, winning the program’s 14th NCAA team national championship earlier this spring. Only one program remains ahead of the Irish on the all-time titles list, and with the championship culture established by head coach Gia Kvaratskhelia, no record is safe.
On this episode of For Good, Coach Gia reflects on the traditions and values that define his team and shares how Notre Dame Athletics’ most global program continues to form champions both on and off the fencing strip.
Tune in to meet Notre Dame Fencing’s humble and inspiring leader, and get ready to cheer on the Fighting Irish as they pursue their 15th national title at the 2026 NCAA Fencing Championships, hosted right here at Notre Dame.
0:00 The Notre Dame fencing success: one team, one heartbeat
3:14 Meet Gia Kvaratskhelia
7:03 High expectations of fencing program
10:05 Team traditions
12:14 Hosting NCAA National Championship in 2026
13:23 Fencing 101
17:27 Vision for next fencing season
20:19 Academic excellence of fencing student-athletes and Olympic presence
23:02 Being a head coach at Notre Dame: contributing to students happiness
23:56 A special memory from Notre Dame fencing
26:05 Notre Dame coaches stand by each other
29:36 Supporting the Notre Dame fencing program
From its world-class location in the Eternal City at the heart of global Catholicism, Notre Dame Rome offers students an unparalleled opportunity to experience and learn from more than two millennia of history, art, architecture, and culture. Surrounded by the ancient ruins of the Roman Empire and the sacred sites of the Vatican, Notre Dame students are cultivating new perspectives, deepening their faith, and discovering their true calling.
In this episode of For Good, we continue our global journey with a visit to Notre Dame’s Villa on the Celio for conversations with Silvia Dall'Olio, director of Notre Dame Rome, and junior Margarita Miyares. Together, Silvia and Margarita share how the Rome program has become a dynamic hub of both scholarly and experiential learning—a living classroom that bridges the classical and the contemporary worlds.
Join us to see why Notre Dame Rome is more than just a study-abroad program—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can only be found at Our Lady’s University.
0:34 Villa on the Celio, the historic home for Notre Dame students in Rome
5:40 Meet Silvia Dall’Olio and Notre Dame Rome
7:57 Rome as a living classroom
10:37 Studying and living in the center of global Catholicism
13:15 Intercultural experiences and multidisciplinary studies
19:17 Vision for Notre Dame Rome
22:01 Meet Margarita Miyares
24:53 Notre Dame journey and pursuing passions
28:35 Student experience in Rome
In the heart of one of the world’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities, Notre Dame students are living out an unrivaled global experience—broadening their horizons, deepening their faith, and seizing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that will shape their lives long after graduation.
In this episode of For Good, we take our show on the road to London—the largest of the University’s global locations—to hear from Josh Copeland, executive director of Notre Dame London, and Connor Casey, a Notre Dame junior currently studying abroad there. Together, they offer a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Notre Dame’s London program so distinctive—from world-class course offerings and immersive cultural experiences to the familiar rhythms of residential life that help make London a true home away from home.
Join us as Josh and Connor share how Notre Dame London has become a global hub of learning, formation, and community for generations of Notre Dame students.
0:00 Meet Josh Copeland
3:58 Notre Dame London programming
5:40 The importance of studying abroad
6:41 The distinctive Notre Dame London experience and courses
10:42 Speakers, leaders, and faculty connections
15:06 Geopolitical influence
17:24 Vision for Notre Dame London
22:26 Meet Connor Casey ’26
25:27 Major and extracurricular activities
28:36 Deciding to study abroad
Science at Notre Dame just got a lot more exciting thanks to Kate the Chemist. As the University’s first-ever Professor for Public Understanding of Science, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is on a mission to ignite curiosity, break down barriers, and make science fun and accessible to all.
In this episode of For Good, Kate shares her journey from chemistry lab to national TV and explains how her new role at Notre Dame will celebrate the power and importance of science.
Join us as Kate showcases her signature energy, passion, and explosive personality—along with a few fiery demonstrations—underscoring that science education can be both impactful and exciting, with a little danger thrown in for good measure.
0:00 Meet Dr. Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist
3:50 Becoming Notre Dame’s first-ever Professor for Public Understanding of Science
8:12 Media and show appearances
10:16 Powerful Notre Dame Science stories
12:03 How Kate’s interest in science started
12:25 The new hybrid lab-studio
14:47 Kate’s vision for her role and exciting partnerships
17:56 Importance of safety
20:34 Experiment #1: Alcohol Cannons
24:00 Experiment #2: Fire-Breathing Dragon
25:55 Experiment #3: Thundercloud
With the recent conclusion of a wildly successful Notre Dame football season and the ongoing dominance of the highly ranked women’s basketball team, Notre Dame Athletics is in the midst of a historic year—which is saying something for an athletics program as tradition-rich and accomplished as that of the Fighting Irish.
In this episode of For Good, Pete Bevacqua, the James E. Rohr Director of Athletics, shares how Notre Dame continues to reassert its relevance, its importance, and its independence within the world of collegiate athletics, even as seismic changes threaten to alter and disrupt the sports landscape.
Join us as Pete discusses how Notre Dame is navigating the evolving world of NIL and the transfer portal, ensuring that student-athletes thrive both on and off the field, and preparing for the future of college sports—all while staying true to the mission and values that set Notre Dame apart.
00:00 - Welcome Back, Pete Bevacqua
1:14 - 2024 Football Season and the Bright Future of the Program
6:28 - Unique Student-Athlete Experience
9:56 - Upcoming House Settlement: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
23:40 - Changing Landscape of Competitive Sports
27:16 - Transfer Portal and Recruitment
30:12 - A Message to the Notre Dame Family
32:22 - Women’s Basketball Success
34:42 - Update on the Swimming and Diving Program
37:22 - Upcoming Lacrosse Season
As Assistant Vice President for Campus Ministry, Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C. helps infuse the sacred into the everyday at Notre Dame, seamlessly connecting the University’s Catholic tradition with the dynamic and diverse experiences of students. Father Pete’s joyful presence and genuine connection to the student body have made him one of the most beloved and influential figures on campus.
In this episode of For Good, Father Pete reflects on the profound opportunities for evangelization that Notre Dame provides. From offering dorm Masses with the promise of banana bread to serving as chaplain for the men’s basketball team, he shares how his ministry at Notre Dame involves meeting students on their terms and building bonds of trust in order to plant the seeds of faith. Join us as Father Pete discusses how he approaches his leadership role with humility and why Campus Ministry at Notre Dame continues to be his true calling.
00:00 Meet Father Pete
3:31 Integration of Sacred and Sport at Notre Dame
5:54 Seeking Meaningful Connections with Students
13:23 The Log Chapel: A Powerful and Historic Space
16:20 Rekindling Faith to Combat Disaffiliation
19:17 Campus Ministry Programs
21:07 Pod Quad Podcast
22:54 Being Team Chaplain for Notre Dame Men’s Basketball
27:27 Rectorship and Residence Hall Life
29:00 Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals: Bringing People Together
31:10 Serving as a Disciple of Christ
32:17 Beauty of the Advent Season
For decades, the Notre Dame Alumni Association has cultivated one of the most passionate and engaged alumni and friends networks in the world. Under the leadership of Executive Director Dolly Duffy, this vibrant community thrives through a shared commitment to service, faith, lifelong learning, and the enduring spirit of Notre Dame.
In this episode of For Good, Dolly shares her inspiring journey from small town South Dakota to leadership at Our Lady’s University, showcasing the transformative power of the Notre Dame experience.
Join us as Dolly discusses the innovative programs connecting Notre Dame alumni worldwide, the stories that make the Alumni Association unlike any other, and the deep sense of purpose that fuels her tireless efforts to engage with each and every member of the Notre Dame Family.
00:00 - Meet Dolly Duffy
4:33 - Importance of Financial Aid
6:32 - Keeping Notre Dame’s Spirit Alive
8:07 - Alumni Reunions
10:19 - FaithND and Sacred Stories
16:13 - IrishCompass and Alumni Network Engagement
17:37 - ThinkND
19:41 - Global Day of Service
22:33 - Family Volunteer Camp and the Value of Service
24:44 - ND Alumni Association Clubs
29:41 - Engagement for Engagement’s Sake
For more than three decades, Coach Kevin Corrigan has led the Notre Dame men’s lacrosse program with a commitment to building team excellence through an emphasis on character, culture, and community. His leadership has elevated the Fighting Irish from a fledgling varsity lacrosse program to the pinnacle of the sport, winning back-to-back national championships in dramatic and decisive fashion.
In this episode of For Good, Coach Corrigan reflects on his distinctive approach to coaching, which fosters a spirit of humility and service, honors the traditions and legacy of the sport of lacrosse, and ensures that his players get the full Notre Dame experience both on and off the field.
Join us to hear Coach Corrigan discuss why he believes each season offers a new opportunity to make an impact and how he teaches his players to leverage every moment to prepare for success beyond the game.
00:00 - Meet Kevin Corrigan
1:36 - Origins of Lacrosse, the Creator’s Game
6:04 - Amazing Alumni Connection
10:17 - Winning the National Championship
16:00 - Every Team Only Exists Once
20:34 - Humility and Gratitude
23:40 - Corrigan Family and Legacy
28:56 - Character, Culture, and Community
32:00 - Future of Lacrosse
35:42 - College Athletics is Worth Fighting For
For John Veihmeyer, Chair of the Notre Dame Board of Trustees, the most moving moment of the recent inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., was the blessing bestowed upon Notre Dame’s new president by his two immediate predecessors, honoring the unbroken line of Holy Cross leadership that extends all the way back to the University’s founder, Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C. This symbolic moment underscores that, even with new leadership, Notre Dame’s distinctive Catholic mission will continue to guide its future.
In this episode of For Good, John Veihmeyer discusses what it means to build the best team, how his strong partnership with Father Dowd will shape the University’s future, and why, when Notre Dame asks, he always says yes.
00:00 - Meet John Veihmeyer
1:19 - Inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.
5:55 - Process of Selecting Notre Dame’s President
9:52 - Supporting and Partnering with Father Dowd
15:21 - Role of the Board of Trustees
20:05 - Catholic Faith and Service to the Church
22:55 - Building an Inclusive and Diverse Culture
26:42 - John’s Notre Dame Story
31:55 - Importance of Philanthropy and Financial Aid
36:16 - Bright Vision for Notre Dame’s Future
If you’ve visited Notre Dame’s campus in recent years, chances are you’ve encountered the telltale signs of progress and growth—stunning new buildings and landmarks, freshly renovated spaces, and several more construction projects underway. These efforts showcase the strategic vision behind the Notre Dame Campus Plan, a blueprint guiding the sustainable development of the University in the years to come.
In this episode of For Good, Doug Marsh, Vice President for Facilities Design and Operations and University Architect, reflects on his decades of experience overseeing the growth of Notre Dame’s campus and affirms his commitment to honoring and preserving the historic and sacred character that distinguishes Our Lady’s University.
Don your hard hats and join us for this sneak peek into an active construction site on campus—and catch a glimpse of Notre Dame’s future.
00:00 - Meet Doug Marsh
03:46 - McCourtney Hall Building II, a Top-Level Research Space
05:26 - Intentional Campus Planning
08:17 - Notre Dame Residence Halls
11:30 - Restoration and Maintenance
13:12 - Building Accessibility
14:47 - Raclin Murphy Museum of Art and the Notre Dame Arts Gateway
18:27 - Neighborhood Development: Collaborating Beyond Campus
22:15 - Notre Dame’s International Facilities
The sport of women’s college volleyball has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, underscored by record-setting attendance at matches—including one event last season that saw a world-record crowd of more than 90,000 fans. At Notre Dame, excitement is building around the Fighting Irish women’s volleyball program and for good reason: Notre Dame Volleyball is poised to ascend to new heights through the leadership and vision of venerated head coach Salima Rockwell.
In this episode of For Good, Salima Rockwell shares why she left broadcasting to coach at Notre Dame, what excites her about the culture and identity of her team, and how she is laying the foundation for Notre Dame Volleyball to excel—both now and well into the future.
With free admission available for all Notre Dame Volleyball matches, Salima Rockwell’s talented team will soon be filling the seats in Purcell Pavilion, and before long, maybe even the bleachers of Notre Dame Stadium.
00:00 - Meet Salima Rockwell
1:31 - Broadcasting the 2024 Paris Olympics
5:30 - Becoming Head Volleyball Coach at Notre Dame
10:28 - Building the Team's Foundation
15:14 - Volleyball, Community, and Team Culture
17:58 - 2024 Fall Season
22:27 - Recruiting for the 4 For Forever Notre Dame Experience
25:12 - Setting Purposeful Goals
30:18 - Support and Resources
32:32 - A Vision that Prepares Student-Athletes for Life