Congratulations to the 2026 Graduates!

Best wishes to the 2026 graduates of the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College, and Holy Cross College, from all of us in Rare Books and Special Collections.

We would particularly like to congratulate the following students who worked for Special Collections during their time on campus:

Rocío Colón Cotto (ND ’26), Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Bachelor of Arts in Chinese

Ashley Estelle (ND ’26), Bachelor of Arts in History

José Hurtado (ND ’26), Bachelor of Architecture

Both images: MSE/EM 110-1B, Diploma, University of Padua, 1690

RBSC will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.

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Rare Books and Special Collections is located on the main floor of the Hesburgh Library at the University of Notre Dame in northern Indiana, and is open to students, faculty, visiting researchers, and members of the community Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm (closed weekends and major holidays).