Computerworld Names Notre Dame to its 2026 List of Best Places to Work in IT

Author: Lenette Votava

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Recognized for 14 years in Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT, the University of Notre Dame ranks 13th among large organizations.

“We are grateful to be recognized by Computerworld as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in IT,” said Jane Livingston, vice president for IT and chief information officer, University of Notre Dame. “This honor reflects the dedication, talent, and shared sense of purpose of our IT community at Notre Dame. As the IT landscape continues to evolve, including the growing influence of AI, we remain committed to supporting our people—equipping them with the skills, tools, and sense of purpose needed to serve the University and advance the common good.”

This award honors organizations that challenge their IT staff while offering outstanding benefits, engagement opportunities, and professional development.

“It’s clear that AI is having a disruptive impact on IT operations and IT talent,” says Barbara Call, global director of content strategy at Foundry. “This year’s honorees demonstrate how organizations are proactively evolving their talent strategies to fill much-needed skills gaps and reskill existing staff to be more resilient and responsive to changing needs.”

About the Best Places to Work in IT

The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top work environments for technology professionals by Foundry's Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development and training, workplace culture, workplace modernization, IT growth, and employee engagement and retention. In addition, the rankings are reviewed and vetted by a panel of industry experts.

Computerworld is the leading technology media brand empowering enterprise users and their managers, helping them create business advantage by skillfully exploiting today's abundantly powerful web, mobile, and desktop applications. It is published by Foundry.

Originally published by Lenette Votava at oit.nd.edu on January 26, 2026.