Michelle McDaniel

United States

Journalist at Freelance

Associate Editor at Notre Dame Magazine

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Articles

Spring 2025 | 2025 | Issues | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame

2 months ago | magazine.nd.edu | John Rosengren |Michelle McDaniel

Out of Practice by Kenneth L. Woodward ’57 With each generation since the baby boomers, traditional religion in the United States has fallen further from grace. Why? Ask sociologist Christian Smith. The Truth Sets Them Free by John Rosengren Successful corporate litigator Charlie Weiss ’68J.D. finds fulfillment giving voice to the innocent. Flag Bearers by Michelle Cuneo Two Nicaraguans at Notre Dame carry on a courageous fight for justice in their homeland.
Building Hope | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame

2 months ago | magazine.nd.edu | Michelle McDaniel

For the first 15 months of his life, Benjamin Mason seemed like any other toddler — talking, laughing and eager to explore the world around him. He could say a dozen words, including “Mommy” and “Daddy.”Then something changed. At 16 months, Ben started to get ear infections. He stopped laughing and grew distant. When he wasn’t crying, his face was expressionless.
Flag Bearers | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame

2 months ago | magazine.nd.edu | Michelle McDaniel

Fourteen-year-old Maria Fernanda Zamora was marching down the Carretera a Masaya, one of the main highways leading into Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. It was April 18, 2018, and the road was packed with children and senior citizens, men and women, the wealthy and the poor, all protesting recent decisions by the Nicaraguan government.
Questionnaire: Paul Farrell Jr. ’94 | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame

2 months ago | magazine.nd.edu | Michelle McDaniel

Lawyer Paul Farrell Jr. ’94 filed one of the first public nuisance lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors in 2016. His client? His hometown of Huntington, West Virginia, which was devastated by the opioid epidemic.
Ethan Chiang: Researching migration for good

Jan 22, 2025 | giving.nd.edu | Michelle McDaniel

Growing up, Ethan Chiang ’27 experienced the profound impact of community when his family relocated from Taiwan to Canada. The warmth and assistance from neighbors during this transition deeply influenced Ethan, igniting his commitment to use his education for the greater good. It ultimately guided his decision to attend Notre Dame, where he knew he would find a community of peers and faculty dedicated to the same mission.
Notre Dame Law Students assist with asylum applications and eviction sealings at clinics

Jan 15, 2025 | giving.nd.edu | Michelle McDaniel

Earlier this spring, Notre Dame Law School organized two legal clinics within the South Bend community. At Notre Dame’s Innovation Park, law students and undergraduate translators partnered with the National Immigrant Justice Center to assist asylum applicants. The student-organized clinic assisted participants with the beginning stages of asylum applications. Asylum provides individuals with a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country with the right to remain in the United States.
Mendoza initiative empowers Ugandan mothers

Jan 8, 2025 | giving.nd.edu | Michelle McDaniel

Housed in the Mendoza College of Business, Notre Dame’s Powerful Means Initiative (PMI) offers Mendoza students experiential learning opportunities to address some of the most pressing global issues today. PMI’s latest initiative involves a collaboration with St. Bakhita’s Vocational Training Center in Uganda to open an Early Childhood Development Center. The center will provide safe, educational spaces for children of young mothers who are learning vocational skills at St. Bakhita’s.
Questionnaire: Elise Matich ’06 | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame

Jan 7, 2025 | magazine.nd.edu | Michelle McDaniel

In her award-winning children’s book, Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and NASA’s Seamstresses, Elise Matich ’06 weaves a narrative that celebrates the unsung craftswomen who handmade thermal insulation blankets for the space shuttles out of materials like heat-resistant plastic, Dacron mesh and a quilted silica fabric.
Notre Dame Fund donors make incredible impact as 70% of Notre Dame students receive financial aid

Jan 1, 2025 | giving.nd.edu | Michelle McDaniel

Through gifts of all sizes, alumni, parents, students, and friends make a powerful difference in the lives of current students each year by donating to the Notre Dame Fund. The Notre Dame Family gave more than $4.46 million through the Notre Dame Fund in fiscal year 2023–2024, creating a ripple effect of change and opportunity. A significant portion of these funds is dedicated to providing essential financial aid, ensuring that our students can pursue their dreams.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to our Notre Dame Family!

Dec 24, 2024 | giving.nd.edu | Michelle McDaniel

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to our Notre Dame Family!Because of you, 2024 has been extraordinary. Through your generosity, the lives of thousands of students have been enriched. For many students, attending Notre Dame would not be possible without the generosity of our donors. We know that your love and commitment will continue to inspire change and empower Notre Dame to be a true force for good in the upcoming year. Thank you!VIDEO