2010s

O’Brien first began thinking about planetary geology in Dr. Clive Neal’s Planet Earth class as a sophomore.

Jessica Smetana, producer, podcaster, and journalist, got her start as an FTT major at Notre Dame. 

In the same way that those with disabilities deserve equitable access to education, housing, and transportation, Adams believes that having access to outdoor, adaptive recreation is no different.

Lenzen’s hard work and dedication arise from a deep passion for gender equity in STEM.

Almost since he first stepped foot on campus, Connor Toohill ‘14 has been putting his entrepreneurial and innovative mind to work toward solving society’s most pressing issues.

Editor’s Note: Domer Diaries is the newest storytelling series from the Alumni Association where members of the Notre Dame family tell their stories in their own words. This week’s Domer Diaries entry comes from Pat McFarlane '14, Assistant Director for Quantitative Analysis for the Philadelphia Phillies.  …

Geraldine Mukumbi ’16 left her native Zimbabwe to come to Notre Dame in search of a kind of academic freedom. Still entertaining aspirations of a “practical” future, the Hesburgh-Yusko scholar entered as a finance major. But her heart was always with the arts.

Recently, we at the Alumni Association asked you to share the stories of your own Notre Dame friendships. Read on for more examples of enduring bonds forged under the Dome.

Ever since he was a high school student in Jacksonville, Florida, Conor Hanney ’14 has had two passions: television production and championing individuals with cognitive disabilities.

In a commitment to public service, DeJorie Monroe ’16 is pursuing a career in diplomacy and international affairs as Notre Dame's first Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellow.

As a psychiatry resident, podcast host, ABC News medical correspondent, children's book author, and mental health advocate, Nick Nissen M.D. '16 is working to destigmatize mental health struggles and to teach emotional intelligence and empathy.

As a Notre Dame law student, Tia B. Paulette '18 J.D., resurrected a latent Innocence Project chapter and helped turn it into the Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic, which seeks to correct the miscarriage of justice for the wrongfully convicted.

Jessica Pedroza ’17, a 2021 Domer Dozen honoree, is working to increase equity in the U.S. education system through legislative action.

His sister's experience fighting cancer lead Dr. Rene Bermea '12 to a career in medicine. Now, the lung transplantation specialist not only treats patients, but continues to pursue research in an effort to understand and better treat interstitial lung disease.

“Whether it’s an unjust food system or healthcare system inequalities or social determinants of health, I think partnership and policy are the best ways for us to achieve the scale of change that’s actually needed for it to be felt broadly,” Maria Hinson Tobin ’14 M.S. said.

Domer Dozen honoree Zoe (Rote) Kourajian ’16 teaches her middle school history students history through a lens that reflects their own experiences.

Tyler Greenberg ’19, Brett Segobiano ’20, and Chris Finke ’19 marry art and entrepreneurship to empower artists of all abilities through their apparel company, Jake Max.

Alumna combines passions for health care and social justice as a dual medical and PhD student.

Name: Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C. 
Class Year(s): 2006, 2015
Majors and Minors: Master of Divinity, Master of Business Administration
Occupation: Director of Campus Ministry at Notre Dame; Holy Cross Priest

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What was a formative moment in your time at Notre Dame that continues to influence you today?…

Alumna creates culturally responsive classrooms to meet the needs of students from every background.

Alumna builds on thesis research to improve cancer outcomes in dogs.

Alexander is the co-founder of the BLADE Medical Mobility Organ Procurement Program, offering helicopter transport services to aid in life-saving organ donations.

Life experiences fuel alumna's drive to provide basic necessities to those without.

Alumna devotes research to improving socio-technical systems — making anything from public transit to nuclear power more equitable.

Despite a devastating loss, Global Health alum uses his passion for service to strengthen his community.

Alumna makes technology education more accessible at South Bend Code School.

A team of alums have taken the popular meditation app model and given it a Catholic flavor.