# In Tough Times, Notre Dame Leans Into Mission—with Shannon Cullinan (Ep. 35)

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Podcast: [For Good: Stories from Notre Dame](https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-good-stories-from-notre-dame-6611738)
Published: 2025-10-02T19:05:12+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nd-loyal/episodes/In-Tough-Times--Notre-Dame-Leans-Into-Missionwith-Shannon-Cullinan-Ep--35-e390tg0
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Duration seconds: 2150

## Resource

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

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