For John Veihmeyer, Chair of the Notre Dame Board of Trustees, the most moving moment of the recent inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., was the blessing bestowed upon Notre Dame’s new president by his two immediate predecessors, honoring the unbroken line of Holy Cross leadership that extends all the way back to the University’s founder, Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C. This symbolic moment underscores that, even with new leadership, Notre Dame’s distinctive Catholic mission will continue to guide its future. 

In this episode of For Good, John Veihmeyer discusses what it means to build the best team, how his strong partnership with Father Dowd will shape the University’s future, and why, when Notre Dame asks, he always says yes.

00:00 - Meet John Veihmeyer
1:19 - Inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.
5:55 - Process of Selecting Notre Dame’s President
9:52 - Supporting and Partnering with Father Dowd
15:21 - Role of the Board of Trustees
20:05 - Catholic Faith and Service to the Church
22:55 - Building an Inclusive and Diverse Culture
26:42 - John’s Notre Dame Story
31:55 - Importance of Philanthropy and Financial Aid
36:16 - Bright Vision for Notre Dame’s Future