U.S. President Barack Obama receives a photograph featuring an image of civil rights leader Martin Luther King as a gift from the University of Notre Dame during commencement ceremonies in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama receives a photograph featuring an image of civil rights leader Martin Luther King as a gift from the University of Notre Dame during commencement ceremonies in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with judge John Noonan, alongside University President Rev. John Jenkins (L) and Richard Notebaert, Chair of the Board of Trustees (C), after giving a commencement address at the University in Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with judge John Noonan, alongside University President Rev. John Jenkins (L) and Richard Notebaert, Chair of the Board of Trustees (C), after giving a commencement address at the University in Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Thoedore Hesburgh, President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, alongside University President Rev.

U.S. President Barack Obama acknowleges applause after his remarks during commencement ceremonies at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009, alongside University President Rev John Jenkins (L) and Richard Notebaert, Chair of the Board of Trustees.

U.S. President Barack Obama acknowleges applause after his remarks during commencement ceremonies at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009, alongside University President Rev John Jenkins (L) and Richard Notebaert, Chair of the Board of Trustees.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) is greeted by University of Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins (L) prior to speaking during commencement ceremonies in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured at the University of Notre Dame with University President Rev John Jenkins (L) during commencement ceremonies in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama receives an honorary degree at the University of Notre Dame from the University President Rev John Jenkins (L) and President Emeritus Theodore Hesburgh (R) during commencement ceremonies in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured at the University of Notre Dame with University President Rev John Jenkins (L) during commencement ceremonies in in South Bend, Indiana May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama (C) poses with University of Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins (L) after receiving an honorary degree during commencement ceremonies at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama receives an honorary degree at the University of Notre Dame from the University President Rev John Jenkins (L) and President Emeritus Theodore Hesburgh (R) during commencement ceremonies in in South Bend, Indiana May 17, 2009.

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In this photo taken on Oct. 16, 2009, Vanderbilt freshman guard John Jenkins runs a drill during NCAA college basketball practice in Nashville, Tenn.

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FILE -- This is a Nov. 18, 1990, file photo showing University of Houston quarterback David Klingler talking to his coach, John Jenkins, on the sideline during an NCAA football game against Eastern Washington in Houston.

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) steps on stage as he arrives at the University of Notre Dame with University President Rev John Jenkins during commencement ceremonies in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) gets a pat on the back from University of Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins prior to delivering address at the University of Notre Dame during commencement ceremonies in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) gets a pat on the back from University of Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins prior to delivering address at the University of Notre Dame during commencement ceremonies in South Bend, Indiana, May 17, 2009.

U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledges applause as he walks with University of Notre Dame President, the Rev. John Jenkins prior to speaking during commencement ceremonies in South Bend, Indiana May 17, 2009.

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President Barack Obama receives an honorary degree during commencement exercises at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Sunday, May 17, 2009. At left is Notre Dame President the Rev. John Jenkins and right is board of trustees chairman Dick Notebaert.

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President Barack Obama talks with Notre Dame President the Rev. John Jenkins as he arrives to deliver the commencement speech during the 2009 graduation ceremony at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Sunday, May 17, 2009.

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President Barack Obama talks with Notre Dame President the Rev. John Jenkins as he arrives to deliver the commencement speech during the 2009 graduation ceremony at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Sunday, May 17, 2009.

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President Barack Obama waves after arriving to deliver the commencement speech during the 2009 graduation ceremony at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Sunday, May 17, 2009. Left is Notre Dame President the Rev.

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President Barack Obama arrives to deliver the commencement speech during the 2009 graduation ceremony at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Sunday, May 17, 2009. Left is Notre Dame President the Rev. John Jenkins.

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President Barack Obama arrives to deliver the commencement speech during the 2009 graduation ceremony at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Sunday, May 17, 2009. Left is Notre Dame President the Rev. John Jenkins.