For Rev. Edward “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C., president emeritus of Notre Dame and longtime priest-in-residence at Sorin Hall, leadership at Our Lady’s University begins with faith, humility, and service—virtues instilled by his parents and deepened through the mentorship of his dear friend, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C.

In this episode of For Good, Father Malloy reflects with gratitude and wonder on an extraordinary life of service, sharing his memories of guiding the University through triumphs and tragedies, partnering with the City of South Bend to help renew the local community, and teaching generations of Notre Dame students to be intentional and present with themselves and one another.

0:00 – Meet Rev. Edward “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C.

1:48 – Continuity of Holy Cross leadership

7:25 – An encounter with Fr. Ted Hesburgh

10:06 – A humble upbringing

12:35 – Life as Notre Dame’s longest-serving priest-in-residence

16:10 – How Notre Dame students have changed over time

19:20 – Reshaping Notre Dame’s relationship with South Bend

21:45 – A lifelong passion for teaching

24:07 – A global Notre Dame and lessons from travel

25:33 – Major events as president

27:35 – A mentor’s words

30:16 – A Christmas blessing for the Notre Dame family

For Tim Dolezal ’02, vice president and chief investment officer at Notre Dame, managing the University’s investment portfolio is more than a financial responsibility—it’s a mission-driven calling a lifetime in the making.

In this episode of For Good, Tim shares how Notre Dame’s long-term investment strategy has earned top-tier returns while prioritizing expanded scholarship support, honoring donor intent, and advancing the University’s mission and values. 

Join us as Tim reflects on how he and his team of fellow Notre Dame alums strike a careful balance between performance and purpose, and why they are so committed to, and grateful for, their work on behalf of the “family business” at Our Lady’s University.

0:00 – Meet Tim Dolezal

2:12 – Notre Dame’s long-term investing approach

5:58 – Lessons from predecessors and leadership philosophy

8:33 – Endowment structure

10:40 – Endowment payout and impact

12:00 – Faith and family commitment

14:39 – Partnering with external managers

18:30 – Mission-driven team

23:12 – Markets, staying on target, and AI

26:26 – How benefactors can participate in the endowment

27:15 – Cultivating hope through students, leadership, and mission

Micah Shrewsberry began his career just a few miles away from Notre Dame’s campus in a coaching role that required him to drive the team bus and wash the players’ jerseys. From those humble beginnings, Micah has steadily climbed the ranks in a career that has taken him to the coaching staffs of the Boston Celtics, USA Basketball’s U19 Men’s National Team, and now Notre Dame men’s basketball as the Glenn and Stacey Murphy Head Coach.

In this episode of For Good, Micah reflects on how the game has changed with NIL and the transfer portal, how Notre Dame Athletics maintains its unique identity, and why he’s committed to building a sustainable, successful program the Notre Dame way. 

Tip off the new basketball season with us as Micah shares why Notre Dame’s player development approach appeals to exceptional student-athletes—and how his team is creating a strong, distinctive culture that will soon have the Fighting Irish competing for championships.

0:00 - Meet Micah Shrewsberry

1:14 - Impact of NIL and the transfer portal

5:02 - Building the program the Notre Dame way

7:48 - Notre Dame student-athlete experience

9:37 - Micah’s values and character

11:04 - Recruiting, developing, and investing in players that fit Notre Dame

15:08 - Building community and team culture

18:25 - Looking ahead to the upcoming 2025-26 season

20:13 - Lessons as a coach and a parent

25:04 - The power of program support

26:59 - Call on fans to fill Purcell Pavilion

28:40 - Micah’s coaching journey

32:23 - What cultivating hope means for Micah

For Austin Wyman ’23, a current Ph.D. student in quantitative psychology at Notre Dame, the study of mental health is not just academic—it’s personal. Motivated by a family tragedy that might have been prevented with better access to mental health care, Austin has made it his life’s work to understand mental illness, advocate for early intervention, and help others get the support they need before a moment of crisis.

In this episode of For Good, Austin shares how he found solace by telling his story, why he chose to remain at Notre Dame for graduate school, and how his research is helping clinicians better diagnose and treat mental illness. 

Tune in to hear why Austin finds hope in the growing conversations around mental health—and how combating stigma may be the key to preventing future tragedies.

0:00 – Meet Austin Wyman

1:09 – A moment of crisis leads to family tragedy

6:32 – “What Would You Fight For” commercial

8:17 – Why Notre Dame—mission and culture

10:30 – Covid-19 pandemic and mental health

12:09 – Quantitative psychology research

16:56 – Understanding the rise in mental health diagnoses

19:09 – Notre Dame’s commitment to combat the mental health crisis

25:50 – Career aspirations and mental health advocacy

31:47 – Cultivating hope amid mental health crisis

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

For Heather Christophersen ’98, vice president for human resources at Notre Dame, leadership means having the courage to take risks and empowering others to do the same. 

A former building manager at LaFortune Student Center, Heather now leads the team that shapes Notre Dame’s distinctive workplace culture, one that recently earned the University the title of Best Large Employer in America by Forbes—a distinction based entirely on employee feedback.

In this episode of For Good, Heather reflects on the lessons discovered along her career journey, the strategic opportunities found within the challenges facing higher ed, and the ways Notre Dame continues to put its most valuable asset—its people—first.

0:00 – Meet Heather Christophersen, VP for human resources

2:37 – Forbes #1 Best Large Employer in America ranking

5:17 – South Bend named one of America’s 25 best cities to live

7:28 – Heather’s career journey and leadership path

11:22 – Turning headwinds into opportunities

14:26 – Notre Dame’s culture of community and care

18:01 – Notre Dame’s leading benefits package

22:19 – AI in the workplace: balancing high-tech with high-touch

26:20 – Notre Dame’s Catholic character in the workplace

28:25 – A hopeful vision for Notre Dame’s future

Throughout his tenure as president of the University of Notre Dame, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., has led with patience, curiosity, and an unwavering belief in the University’s ability to meet the moment and navigate challenges as they arise. 

In this episode of For Good, Father Dowd discusses Notre Dame’s ongoing efforts to expand affordability and access, form a student body that reflects the richness of the global Catholic Church, and cultivate agents of hope for a world deeply in need.

Join us as Father Dowd invites the Notre Dame family to see education as the work of hope—and an expression of hope in action.

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0:00 – Corby Hall and the Holy Cross community at Notre Dame

2:36 – Leading with humility: lessons from year one

5:55 – Catholic delegation visit to Japan and the call to peace

9:14 – Cultivating hope at Notre Dame

13:53 – Advancing the Strategic Framework

16:03 – Pathways to Notre Dame

20:26 – Serving the global Church

22:15 – Baseball dreams and priesthood

Mary Gallagher, the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, recognized something distinctive about Notre Dame from the moment she arrived—the University’s unique ability to lead on the global stage with vision and purpose, guided by its Catholic mission and its unwavering commitment to human dignity.

In this episode of For Good, Gallagher reflects on the Keough School’s first decade, the opportunities to build on its strong foundations, and the School’s integral role in helping Notre Dame become the leading global Catholic research university. 

Join us as Dean Gallagher shares her vision for the future of the Keough School—and explains why the world needs Notre Dame’s leadership now more than ever.

0:00 – Why Notre Dame and the Keough School of Global Affairs
3:22 – Integral human development: focusing on the most vulnerable
6:56 – Passion for international studies and China
9:12 – China's power and U.S.–China relations
12:28 – First year as dean of the Keough School
14:44 – Milestones for first class of undergraduates
18:37 – Student motivations and academic interests
20:40 – Peace studies, global instability, and program demand
22:12 – Impact of federal funding cuts on Pulte Institute and Peace Accord Matrix
25:45 – McKenna Center and business as a force for good
28:00 – Vision and priorities for the Keough School
33:29 – Preparing students for the world
35:52 – Vision for the future of the Keough School

For Tricia Bellia, Notre Dame’s faculty athletics representative to the NCAA and chair of the University’s Faculty Board on Athletics, college sports are not separate from the educational mission at Notre Dame—they’re a fundamental part of it. With firsthand experience as a former Division I student-athlete herself and as the mother of two others, Tricia inherently understands the challenges that come from balancing the demands of academics and athletics.

In this episode of For Good, Tricia reflects on her 16-year tenure advising University leadership on the student-athlete experience and advocating for Notre Dame’s distinctive model within the ACC and NCAA. She shares what makes Notre Dame’s commitment to student-athlete formation so unique—and why she believes it produces not just top competitors, but exceptional teammates, leaders, and citizens.

Join us as Tricia discusses how Notre Dame Athletics upholds its core principles and ensures its integrity while navigating the ever-changing competitive landscape—and why choosing hard is the most rewarding path.

0:00 Meet Tricia Bellia, Notre Dame’s Faculty Athletics Representative to NCAA and ACC

4:36 What Makes Notre Dame Athletics Distinctive

10:59 Ongoing Transformation of College Sports

16:57 Top Graduation and Academic Progress Rates for Notre Dame Student-Athletes

20:59 Protecting the Student-Athlete Experience

23:13 Why Notre Dame Athletics

31:07 Pride, Concern, and Excitement for the Future

For Matt Kloser, the Hackett Family Director of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI), Catholic education is a vocation—shaped by faith and inspired by the call to serve. His own journey to teaching began at home in a family of educators committed to making an impact through the transformative power of education.

In this episode of For Good, Matt reflects on his path from Notre Dame pre-med student to Catholic school educator, shares his vision for the Institute and its flagship program, the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), and expresses his optimism about the future of Catholic schools. 

Join us as Matt explains how Notre Dame is working to strengthen Catholic education by building bridges—between research and practice, public and private, science and faith—and, in the process, bringing hope to students and school communities across the country and around the world. 

0:00 Meet Matt Kloser

7:37 ACE formation and experience 

14:05 History of Remick Commons and IEI mission

17:12 Optimism amid the challenges facing Catholic education

20:13 Local and global reach of ACE

24:28 Bridging research and practice in Catholic education

26:43 Building bridges and a hopeful future

30:53 Supporting the Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI)