Class of 2028
Note: Prior to Fall 2025, the FUSE Program was known as the Sorin Scholars Honors Program.
Ted Cahill is a Finance major from Columbus, OH, living in Keenan Hall. He is currently researching entrepreneurial ecosystems in cities across the United States for the McKenna Center's Urban Poverty and Business Initiative, which promotes social entrepreneurship as a means of achieving poverty alleviation. Additionally, Ted is an active member of the Student International Business Council and Notre Dame Investment Club. In his free time, Ted enjoys golfing, playing piano, and spending time with friends.
Sean Donnelly is a Finance and Economics double major from Duxbury, Massachusetts. He is an active member of the Notre Dame Investment Club and has participated in numerous stock pitch competitions. Through the Student International Business Council (SIBC), Sean has completed projects on topics ranging from corporate restructuring to leveraged buyouts. He is also involved in the Federal Reserve & Fiscal Challenge Club and has competed in several national economics competitions. Sean’s academic interests lie at the intersection of finance and macroeconomics, with a particular focus on how government fiscal and monetary policies shape public-private partnerships in large-scale infrastructure projects, especially in emerging markets. Outside the classroom, Sean is a member of the ND Pickleball Club, serves on the St. André Welcome Weekend Committee, and is a Foundations of Finance teaching assistant for Professor Carl Ackermann.
Yoonseo Han is double majoring in Mathematics and Philosophy, along with a minor in Korean. She is interested in probability theory, logic and related areas. Her research experience includes analyzing the trends of income inequality and social polarization in South Korea through mathematical models, as well as probability sieves and random graphs. On campus, she works as a Korean Peer Tutor and a treasurer of the Korean Student Association (KSA), enjoying performing onstage for Seoul’d Out, KSA’s annual cultural showcase. After graduation, Yoonseo plans to pursue research in Mathematics in a PhD program.
Olivia Janninck is an Architecture major planning on pursuing a concentration in Preservation and Restoration. She is interested in adaptive reuse in architecture and sustainable urban planning. Her research interests include analyzing the effectiveness of adaptive reuse architecture and other sustainable development strategies in the city of Chicago. On campus, Olivia is involved in the Student Programming Committee (SPC) at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, the Student Association of Women in Architecture (SAWA), and the Architectural Mentorship Club (AMC). She is excited to serve the Lyons Hall community as a member of the St. Andre’s Committee in the fall.
Karoline Klebba is a Biochemistry major in the College of Science with a Foundations of Business minor. Currently, she conducts research pertaining to cosmetic science in the Kumari Lab at the University of Cincinnati. At Notre Dame, Karoline is a proud member of Cavanaugh Hall, where she serves as Co-Commissioner of the Community Committee and participates in Cav intramural sports. She is also an associate editor for Scientia and is an active member of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Club, the American Medical Women’s Association, and the Pre-professional Society. After graduation, Karoline plans to attend medical school.
Erin Kong is a Neuroscience & Behavior and Anthropology double major with a passion for integrating medicine in the humanities. She is interested in exploring how structurally vulnerable populations engage with healthcare systems and experience illness within the layered influences of systemic barriers, local epistemologies, and cultural contexts. Her recent work has taken her to communities in Central America and East Africa, where she has collaborated with local populations to address the lived realities behind global health disparities and promote culturally responsive approaches to healthcare. Outside of academics, Erin is a cellist in the Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra, a board member of the Asian American Association, and a member of the Association for Women in Science. When she's not in the lab or class, you'll likely find her taking long walks around the lake, solving the daily NYT word games with her friends, or trying to squeeze in a swim or game of squash at the Rock.
Samuel Landon is majoring in mechanical engineering with a focus on entrepreneurship and sustainability. His current research explores the use of plasma for the remediation of contaminated water. As an IDEA Center Fellow, he has worked with equitable software and bioscience startups in the Mccloskey New Venture Competition and dreams of launching his own company to improve the functionality of basic infrastructure. Crop-producing skyscrapers, energy-harvesting tarmac, and carbon-capturing masonry are just some of the ideas he wants to make a reality. Outside of academics, Sam is an avid cyclist and nature enthusiast stemming from his time in Scouts and growing up on the Chesapeake Bay.
Kyle Lauckner is double majoring in Economics and Political Science in the School of Arts and Letters with an intended minor in the Hesburgh Program in Public Service. Through the Institute for Social Concerns (SOCO), Kyle has embraced opportunities to make a meaningful impact—participating in the 2024 RISE South Bend program before his first semester and serving as Dunne Hall's SOCO representative for the 2024-25 academic year. He will join ND Bridge's Denver cohort in the summer of 2025, where he will work to support people suffering from poverty and homelessness through increased engagement with nature. On campus, Kyle is passionate about student government and eco-advocacy. After representing Dunne Hall on the First Year Class Council and contributing to the Social Committee, he will serve as a Hall Senator for the 2025-26 academic year. Kyle also leads sustainability initiatives in his hall. His primary research interest lies at the intersection of economics and sustainability, where he will leverage economic analysis to evaluate and strengthen environmental policies—an interest shaped by his work on Cincinnati’s Youth Environmental Council. In his free time, Kyle enjoys hiking mountain trails, testing his knowledge in trivia contests, and connecting with friends across campus. Following graduation, Kyle plans to pursue a law degree to build the expertise needed to craft evidence-based green policies that serve communities while protecting natural resources.
Anjali Malickel Ramakrishnan is majoring in Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of biomedical research, diagnostics, and national security. Before attending Notre Dame, she conducted and published research on the use of flow cytometry for cancer diagnostics. At Notre Dame, she works in the Chang Research Lab, where she focuses on microfluidic biosensors and surface acoustic wave technology for molecular detection. Anjali is particularly passionate about creating cost-effective and non-invasive diagnostic platforms to improve early disease detection and global health outcomes. Outside of the lab, she is active in the Student International Business Council (SIBC), Enable ND, and Mercy Works. After graduation, she is considering pursuing a Ph.D. or entering the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries to continue developing innovative solutions at the intersection of science, health, and policy
Anna Massman is majoring in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Energy Studies and Engineering Corporate Practice. She is passionate about urban and environmental sustainability, and her work reflects a commitment to addressing these challenges through both engineering and policy-driven approaches. On campus, Anna has served in Student Government through FUEL (First Undergraduate Experience in Leadership) and the Sustainability Cabinet, where she works on initiatives promoting greener practices at Notre Dame. She is an undergraduate researcher with the Nanovic Institute for European Studies, where she has been part of a team exploring how artwork depicting climate change can shape public discourse and influence European environmental policy. Anna is also involved with the Student International Business Council (SIBC) as a travel team member and is a student entrepreneur at the IDEA Center, where she explores the process of designing and launching products and businesses through hands-on innovation. After graduation, Anna hopes to combine her technical background and passion for sustainability to drive innovative solutions in urban environments.
Diya Percy is from Dayton, Ohio . She is majoring in Global Affairs and plans to minor in French. Since Fall of 2024, Diya has been a part of a Global Health Student Research Team through the Eck Institute, working on a project with Beacon Community Health Impact to research sustainability of the B.A.B.E. Store coupons, which provides incentives and resources for mothers and families to encourage positive health outcomes in the South Bend community. She is passionate about researching maternal/fetal health as well as period poverty across the United States and world. At Notre Dame, Diya plays the viola in the Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra (Vice-President), sings in French Choir, is a part of a volunteer string quartet, and a member of the Global Health Club (Board Member), French Club (Board Member), Notre Dame South Asian Association, Neuroscience Club, and Campus Ministry Eucharistic Ministry. In Summer 2025, she will be working in Mumbai, India at SRCC CASE, a special education therapy center through the Institute for Social Concerns’ NDBridge Program. In her free time, loves to do pottery, watercolor, and be in nature! After Notre Dame, Diya plans to go to medical school or pursue an MD-PhD.
Matthew Proctor is an Honors Mathematics major from Denver, Colorado, currently living in Keough Hall. His primary academic interests lie in algebraic geometry and mathematics education. He plans to participate in a Notre Dame math research group for rising sophomores on Brouwer’s Fixed Point Theorem and is working with Professor Patrick Kirkland on research exploring the importance of number sense in predicting mathematical success in primary education. He also serves as the sophomore class representative for the Math Club and participates in a reading group with Professor Frank Connolly on group theory. He hopes to obtain a Ph.D. in mathematics and become a professor. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys playing chess, soccer, and basketball.
Annmarie Stallman is a Marketing major with a supplementary major in English. Her research interests lie in the country of Uganda, hoping to harness her business skills to help citizens of that region to live a full and educated life. On campus she is involved with Innovation for Impact, led by Wendy Angst, and is head of planning a fundraising Marathon in Uganda that will run in the winter of 2026. She is also involved in SIBC, working within the Impact consulting sector of the club, and volunteers in the greater South Bend community through Mercy Works. Finally, she is a member of Club Swim and serves on both the Athletic Commission and Common Space Commission for her dorm Farley Hall. Annmarie plans to continue exploring her business interests, hoping to use her skills to grow the good in business through research or professional work.
Sam Weber is majoring in economics and ACMS with a minor in data science. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio, and resides in Knott Hall during the academic year. His research interests lie in economic development, and he is considering attending graduate school in economics. On campus, he's involved in the Fed and Fiscal Challenge Club, Student Policy Network, LEO, and research with the Pulte Institute for Global Development and the Math Department.