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