In a moving moment marking three generations of leadership at Notre Dame, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., receives blessings from his two most immediate precessors: Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., and Rev. Edward "Monk" Malloy, C.S.C., during the academic convocation and investiture ceremony.

500 drones took to the skies to create a number of Notre Dame icons during the celebration of Rev. Robert A Dowd, C.S.C.'s inauguration.

Relive the celebratory moments from inauguration week, as Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., formally becomes Notre Dame's 18th President: the picnic, Mass, student rally, Convocation, and more!

The academic convocation, investiture, and inauguration ceremony formally installing Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., as the 18th President of the University of Notre Dame.

Mass celebrated during the Inauguration events of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., will be inaugurated as 18th President of the University of Notre Dame in a convocation and inauguration ceremony on September 13, 2024.