Chicago nun, 96, receives honorary doctorate at Loyola University

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Its graduation season and you'll be hard pressed to find a graduate more proud than a 96-year-old Chicago nun.

The College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University gave Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt an honorary degree for her more than 50 years of service at the school.

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Schmidt is currently the chaplain of the men's basketball team.