Since 2005, the annual Notre Dame Forum has invited campus-wide dialogue about issues of importance to the University, the nation, and the larger world.
The 2026–27 Notre Dame Forum will focus on the theme, "What Does It Mean to Live a Good Life?" This question has long animated the work of philosophers, theologians, artists, and scientists, and it has never been more timely amid the dramatic social, political, economic, and technological change we all face today. As we consider what it means to live a good life, we seek to grow in our understanding of our shared humanity and deepen our capacity to be a force for good in the world.
Please stay tuned throughout the academic year as we announce upcoming Forum events, featured speakers, and opportunities for dialogue across campus. If you or your department, club, or organization is planning an event that relates to this year’s Forum theme, please let us know by emailing forum@nd.edu.
“Life shines brightly not because we are rich, beautiful, or powerful. Instead, it shines when we discover within ourselves the truth that we are called by God, have a vocation, have a mission, that our lives serve something greater than ourselves."
