In honor of the Inauguration of Notre Dame’s 18th president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., the University partnered with Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County on an ambitious community service project: Inauguration Build 2024.From Monday, September 16, through Friday, September 20, nearly 750 University faculty and staff volunteers helped Habitat construct five affordable homes for local families. The homes were built along Harrison Avenue in South Bend’s Near Northwest Neighborhood and will be ready for move-in as early as December 2024 for some homeowners.Video credit: Big Idea Company

Rev. Robert A. Dowd casts his vision for Notre Dame's future in his inaugural address on Friday, September 13, 2024.

University of Notre Dame bands and choirs perform "Hallelujah" from Christ on the Mount of Olives at the convocation and inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades delivers the benediction at the convocation and inauguration ceremony for Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

Homily delivered by Bishop Patrick M. Neary, C.S.C., during the Inauguration Mass on Friday, September 13, 2024.