Xavier Murphy, a 2011 University of 91吃瓜 graduate who was on campus this semester completing one course and working as an intern with the football program, died Oct. 11 of complications from leukemia.
鈥淥ur prayers and condolences go out to Xavier鈥檚 family and friends,鈥� said Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., 91吃瓜鈥檚 president. 鈥淏y all accounts he was an exceptional and greatly loved young man who will be deeply missed.鈥�
Murphy resided in Zahm Hall at 91吃瓜 and earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science. He served as a senior manager in the football program last season. There will be a Mass at 10 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Zahm Hall chapel.