20/05/2026
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This past weekend, our Chairman, Dr. Timothy Shriver, was the recipient of the 2026 Laetare Medal at the University of Notre Dame’s 181st University Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2026.
The Laetare Medal — the oldest and most distinguished honor given exclusively to American Catholics — has been awarded annually by the University of Notre Dame since 1883 to individuals whose contributions have enriched the arts and sciences, illustrated the ideals of the Church, and advanced the common good.
Tim was recognized for his lifelong commitment to advancing dignity, inclusion, and opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities through his leadership of the global Special Olympics movement.
Tim’s connection to the Laetare Medal is also deeply personal. He is the only recipient in Notre Dame’s history whose parents were both Laetare Medalists. Eunice Kennedy Shriver received the medal in 1988 for founding Special Olympics, and his father, Robert Sargent Shriver, was honored in 1968 for founding the Peace Corps. Shriver’s uncle, President John F. Kennedy, also received the medal in 1961.
Timothy Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, will receive the 202...
