For only the third time in 72 years, the University of Notre Dame has a new president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. This transition in leadership heralds the beginning of a new era for Notre Dame, one marked by tremendous optimism and opportunity.

In this episode of For Good, Father Dowd explains what makes Notre Dame distinctive in all of higher education and discusses how his personal and spiritual journey has given him wisdom, humility, courage, and faith—the hallmarks of a leader capable of guiding Notre Dame into a promising future.

00:00 - Meet Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

06:57 - Serving a Mission: Priesthood and the Holy Cross

08:25 - Academic Journey and Time in East Africa

12:10 - Ford Program in Human Development Studies and Solidarity

14:39 - Leadership Experiences and Overarching Perspective

16:38 - Building on Strengths: The Strategic Framework

19:33 - Working with Fr. John Jenkins

23:26 - Notre Dame's Unique Role in Higher Education

26:37 - Building Bridges and Addressing Challenges

29:38 - The Notre Dame Way in Intercollegiate Athletics

37:10 - Inauguration Celebration