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First-year journey: Rob Rucki '24 grows his business at Notre Dame

Published: March 17, 2021

Rob Rucki ’24 had his heart set on attending a military academy. He worked hard in high school to get the grades he hoped would get him in. But when Rucki visited Notre Dame for the first time, his goal changed.

Notre Dame launches Latino Studies Scholars Program

Published: October 04, 2016

Shannon Rooney

Notre Dame announces the launch of the Latino Studies Scholars Program (LSSP). The merit-based scholarship and accompanying curriculum for undergraduate students is designed to attract and shape leaders working to support and empower Latino communities.

First-year journey: Irasema Hernandez Trujillo '24, political science and global affairs major

Published: March 10, 2021

Shannon Rooney

When Irasema Hernandez Trujillo '24 received a scholarship from the Lily Endowment that helped pave the way for her enrollment at Notre Dame, it felt like fate. Or a sign. Now Trujillo is in her second semester as a political science and global affairs major. She is also a Balfour-Hesburgh Scholar.

Engineering majors make a difference and put their skills to work abroad

Published: November 14, 2017

Shannon Rooney

NDSEED has worked on nine bridges in three countries under the leadership of 72 Notre Dame students.