John I. Jenkins

John I. Jenkins
Jenkins at Notre Dame Stadium in 2014
17th President of the University of Notre Dame
In office
July 1, 2005  June 1, 2024
Preceded byEdward Malloy
Succeeded byRobert A. Dowd
Personal details
Born
John Ignatius Jenkins

(1953-12-17) December 17, 1953
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Notre Dame (BA, MA)
University of Oxford (BPhil, DPhil)
Jesuit School of Theology (MDiv, STL)

John Ignatius Jenkins, C.S.C. (born December 17, 1953) is an American Catholic priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross who served as the 17th president of the University of Notre Dame from 2005 to 2024. He previously served as its vice-president and associate provost.

He was chosen as president by the Notre Dame board of trustees on April 29, 2004. His tenure began on July 1, 2005 and ended on June 1, 2024.