Rev. Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C.
Vice President and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
- Office
- 218B Main Building
Notre Dame, IN 46556 - dgroody@nd.edu
Rev. Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C., Ph.D., is vice president and associate provost for undergraduate education and a professor of theology and global affairs. His major responsibilities include advancing undergraduate teaching, research, and outreach. Fr. Groody oversees initiatives related to the curriculum, academic integrity, advising, academic support, scholarly engagement, and scholars’ programs. He also provides leadership for the Advisory Committee on the Academic Code and Policy, and the Valedictorian and Salutatorian Selection Committee.
In addition to his role in the provost’s office, Father Groody serves as a Fellow and Trustee of the University.
Fr. Groody is an award-winning author, teacher, and film producer. He has written four books, edited or coedited five books, and written numerous articles that have been translated into nine languages. His scholarship delves into the intersection of theology and migration, offering insights into the human experience of displacement and the role of faith in addressing social and global challenges. His latest book, A Theology of Migration: The Bodies of Refugees and the Body of Christ, won first-place honors from the Catholic Press Association.
Internationally recognized as an expert on migration and refugee issues, and drawing on research and speaking engagements in more than 50 countries, Father Groody has collaborated with institutions such as the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the World Council of Churches, the Vatican, and the United Nations. He has also produced several internationally acclaimed films and documentaries, including Dying to Live: A Migrant’s Journey.
He is the recipient of a Centennial Medal from Catholic Charities and a winner of an award for sustained excellence in undergraduate teaching. He currently teaches a course titled The Heart’s Desire and Social Change, which enables students to discover the connection between the deepest desires of their hearts and the needs and challenges of the world.