For Good: Stories from Notre Dame

Offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life under the Golden Dome and the powerful stories that drive Notre Dame to be a force for good in the world.

For Good: Stories from Notre Dame is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 47 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Why Notre Dame Still Believes in the Liberal Arts, with Dean Kenneth Scheve (Ep. 47)

  Jul 30, 202632 min

  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 Hall 4:45 – The transformative journey of a Notre Dame student 6:38 – Returning to Notre Dame to lead the College of Arts and Letters 10:42 – Notre Dame's commitment to the Humanities 13:34 – How the Humanities prepare students for lives of purpose 17:44 – Why critical thinking matters more than ever in the age of AI 21:33 – The importance of global education 23:39 – Addressing society's biggest challenges through research 28:49 – A hopeful vision for Notre Dame's future

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  The Notre Dame Arts Initiative is Breaking Down Barriers, with Rebecca Struch (Ep. 46)

  Jul 9, 202638 min

  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 arts 04:04 — Rebecca’s Journey to Notre Dame 09:43 — Why the arts matter during hard times 12:52 — Inside Notre Dame's Arts Initiative 16:06 — The inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial 21:37 — Why now is the right time for the arts 25:15 — Faith, tradition & creativity 28:48 — A renaissance in the arts at Notre Dame 31:40 — Breaking down barriers

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  For Good: Stories from Notre Dame

  The Notre Dame Arts Initiative is Breaking Down Barriers, with Rebecca Struch (Ep. 46)

  Jul 9, 202638 min

  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 arts 04:04 — Rebecca’s Journey to Notre Dame 09:43 — Why the arts matter during hard times 12:52 — Inside Notre Dame's Arts Initiative 16:06 — The inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial 21:37 — Why now is the right time for the arts 25:15 — Faith, tradition & creativity 28:48 — A renaissance in the arts at Notre Dame 31:40 — Breaking down barriers

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  Notre Dame Law School is cultivating hope, with Dean Marcus Cole (Ep. 45)

  Jun 18, 202640 min

  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 School 10:07 — What it takes to be a Notre Dame Law student 13:42 — Why religious liberty is worth fighting for 19:49 — How Notre Dame became a clerkship powerhouse 22:21 — Seeking justice for the wrongfully convicted 25:28 — Why supreme court justices keep coming back to Notre Dame 28:03 — A bold vision: tuition-free law school 31:06 — The best lawyers must think globally 35:30 — Notre Dame Law School is cultivating hope

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  Notre Dame’s Growing Role in Global Catholicism with Kathleen Cummings (Ep. 44)

  May 28, 202642 min

  Kathleen Sprows Cummings brings Catholic history vividly into the present—illuminating not only where the Church has been, but where it may be headed next. In this episode of For Good , Cummings, the John A. O’Brien Collegiate Professor of American Studies and History and inaugural director of Notre Dame’s Global Catholic Research Initiative, reflects on the people and movements that have shaped Catholic life across generations—from the women religious whose work helped build Notre Dame to the growing influence of the global Church today. She also shares timely insight into the election of Pope Leo XIV, the growing role of women’s leadership in the Church, the call for Catholics around the world to listen and discern together, and why Notre Dame is uniquely positioned to become a leading center for the study of global Catholicism. Join us for a fascinating conversation about faith, history, and the evolving role of the Church in a rapidly changing world. 0:00 — The hidden history of Visitation Hall at Remick Commons 4:05 — A Saint of Our Own , canonization, and the making of Catholic heroes 9:04 — From American Catholicism to the global Church 12:18 — Notre Dame archives and preserving Catholic history 15:15 — The election of the first American pope 20:27 — Pope Leo XIV’s first year and the future of the Church 23:47 — Pope Leo XIV, politics, and moral leadership 27:00 — How the Church is rethinking women’s leadership 34:05 — Leading a global Church 37:12 — Notre Dame and the future of global Catholicism 40:00 — Finding hope in the global Church

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