Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities // University of Notre Dame

Research-Driven
Poverty Solutions

LEO is a research center focused on reducing poverty in America.
Getting Ahead

The Lab for Economic Opportunities is committed to building a better future for children in need in the U.S.
Changing Lives

LEO's work shapes programs that prevent homelessness.
A Firm Foundation

LEO's research examines best practices in early childhood development.

New CCUSA President Discusses Future of LEO Partnership in Philanthropy Interview

CCUSA announced the selection of Sister Donna Markham as the next President of CCUSA. In her first interview, she discusses LEO’s role in her future plans for CCUSA. Read the entire interivew here.

LEO Affiliate Melissa Kearney and Catholic Charities Featured in Washington Post

LEO Affiliate Professor Melissa Kearney’s research on the “college trap” is featured in this Washington Post article. Read the full article discussing her work on the LEO evaluation of Catholic Charities Fort Worth’s Stay the Course program here. Read more about LEO’s evaluation of Stay the Course here.