The University announced Timothy Shriver will receive the 2026 Laetare Medal at Commencement, citing his leadership of Special Olympics and commitment to human dignity.

From Tara Lipinski to Brian Boitano, the United States has produced an array of figure skating superstars. Learn more about top Olympic performers now.

The Olympic Games have long been a platform for exceptional human achievements, a showcase of athleticism, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

In Dissent is a recurring series by Anastasia Boden on Supreme Court dissents that have shaped (or reshaped) our country. The Olympics are one of those rare moments when the […] The post The dissent ...

There’s a familiar script that seems to play out almost every four years at the Winter Olympics. The host nation rides a wave of national pride, packed home venues, and federation funding into a medal ...

Eric Zillmer, PsyD, is the Pacifico Professor of Neuropsychology in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, and he was Drexel University’s athletic ...

In 1964, he was one of the first three African Americans to compete in wrestling at the Games. He went on to have a distinguished coaching career.

Timothy Shriver, chairman of the Special Olympics, delivers the commencement address at Jesuit-run Fairfield University in Connecticut May 18, 2025. Shriver is the recipient of the 2026 Laetare medal, ...

Get to know the youngest Olympians in history, from 10-year-old pioneers to teen gold medalists, who proved age is no barrier ...

Oklahoma native Jimmy Webb's iconic song "MacArthur Park" gets "yet another life" thanks to U.S. skater Alysa Liu's gold ...

Every Olympics brings a plethora of athletes who ascend into true stardom — some of whom have emerged as complete surprises. From Breezy Johnson to Alysa Liu, we take a look at the breakout stars of ...

Sports and politics have always been intertwined, but the 2026 Olympics hit different for many Americans. Earlier this month, American figure skaters Amber Glenn and Alyssa Liu won Olympic gold in the ...