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Two worlds meet for Shannon Hendricks

Published: August 16, 2016

Giving back to the special needs community has always been close to the heart of University of Notre Dame women’s soccer sophomore Shannon Hendricks. This spring, Shannon began helping coach the ND Special Olympics Unified soccer team, of which her brother Brian is a member. It was only a matter of time before she brought her two worlds together.

Hesburgh and King statue in the Works

Published: August 04, 2016

Daily Domer Staff

In 2017, The City of South Bend will install a sculpture at Leighton Plaza depicting figures of the Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh and the Rev. Martin Luther King joining hands, just as they did at a civil rights rally in 1964.

ND signee provides special prom surprise

Published: March 04, 2016

Daily Domer Staff

Troy Pride Jr. didn’t have to take Lina Rafkah to the prom. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back and wide receiver had plenty of reasons not to go. Before Rafkah approached him in the hallway at Greer Senior High School with an impromptu prom-posal, the two had never met.

Corey Robinson: In My Own Words

Published: September 01, 2015

Daily Domer Staff

South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation, and it has a history that’s been largely defined by division. That’s what makes it such a fascinating place: A country that prides itself on unity and cultural diversity was for years defined by discrimination and hatred.

Being a special needs dad

Published: June 25, 2015

Daily Domer Staff

Over the past decade, Digger O’Brien, an Emmy award-winning producer for NFL Films, has learned to cope with the fact that his autistic son will never love the game the way he does. But in life—just like in football—gameplans often change.

Small acts of great love

Published: August 15, 2016

Daily Domer Staff

Notre Dame undergraduate Emily Vincent discovered the nonprofit Chunmiao Little Flower on a service trip during high school in 2013. There, she learned the extent of China’s issue with orphaned and abandoned children. There are an estimated 600,000 abandoned children in China—98 percent of whom have disabilities.

ND names first female police chief

Published: June 15, 2016

Daily Domer Staff

The University named Keri Kei Shibata the first woman chief of campus police. She will replace current police chief Phil Johnson, who was promoted to senior director of campus safety and emergency management.

Hunter Smith '99 kicks way to music stage

Published: February 18, 2016

Daily Domer Staff

Hunter Smith '99, the former University of Notre Dame punter and high jumper has thrived in everything from sports to singing and songwriting, and it all started on campus.

First person: Danielle Green's ESPY moment

Published: July 30, 2015

Daily Domer Staff

When I found out several weeks ago that I was being honored at the ESPY Awards with the 2015 Pat Tillman Award for Service, I was overwhelmed with both excitement and anxiety. I was excited about being the second recipient ever to receive the award and being recognized for my continued service to my fellow veterans.

Video: If You Can Play, You Can Play

Published: May 05, 2015

Daily Domer Staff

The Notre Dame Athletics Department show their support for the You Can Play Project.

Irish Abroad: Adams' Indian education

Published: August 10, 2016

Daily Domer Staff

"While I thought I knew what I was getting myself into having worked in India last summer for two months at an NGO for children with disabilities, nothing could prepare me for this new adventure," blogged Adams, a senior goalkeeper on the Irish soccer team.

David Roth '91 starts walk across America

Published: April 29, 2016

Daily Domer Staff

To raise money for veterans, a math teacher and a Notre Dame graduate and police officer from Indianapolis plan to take a walk tomorrow in Atlantic City – a long walk.

Helping those in need One Shirt, One Body at a time

Published: February 02, 2016

Daily Domer Staff

What if more student-athletes gave their extra gear and clothing to those in need? That simple notion gave birth to a nonprofit organization now known as One Shirt One Body, a student-athlete led initiative to donate athletic apparel to local communities

A Notre Dame man for others

Published: July 23, 2015

Daily Domer Staff

From his heroism during World War II to his support for the elderly and homeless veterans, Judge Robert L. Miller Sr. '42, '47 J.D. continues to lead an inspiring life of service.

Video: Matt Dooley and the Notre Dame bond

Published: April 04, 2015

Daily Domer Staff

It’s been more than a month now since Irish senior men’s tennis player Matt Dooley identified himself to the world as the first openly gay student-athlete at the University of Notre Dame. In some ways, Dooley’s life has gone on in normal fashion, as he competes with the nationally-ranked Irish tennis squad and finishes his final semester of classes at...