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Service May 16, 2024
Seizing Golden Opportunities
The Class of ’74 attended UD during tumultuous times. The Vietnam War, Watergate and the Arab Oil Embargo were just a few of the national headlines during their time as Flyer undergraduates.
President May 13, 2024
North Star

Denny Gerdeman ’62 and his wife, Jane, have been season ticketholders for six decades and manage to make it to every men’s basketball home game even though they now live 100 miles from the University of Dayton Arena. You might say UD is their true north.

Experiential Learning April 18, 2024
Steered to Success
Nicholas Schmidt ’08 merged his passions in marketing and sports and co-founded AutoGrowl, an automotive marketing agency in 2016. As he navigates the road to success, he’s keeping a lane open for current Flyers in UD’s sport management program.
Giving April 15, 2024
A Flyers and Bearcat Connection
Despite the rivalry between the Flyers and Bearcats, University of Dayton alumnus Joe Luckey ’91 found his professional calling within University of Cincinnati athletics.
Campus and Community April 15, 2024
Business Ethics & Environmental Sustainability: Helping Santa before and during Christmas on Campus
The BEES donned antlers and guided the more than 300 Dayton area children to visit Santa during Christmas on Campus.
Giving April 05, 2024
Sheets of SEHS

Some of the Departments and Centers within SEHS are having a friendly "sheet" competition for One Day, One Dayton! We're asking you to vote for your favorite sheet.

Giving April 02, 2024
Forever Marianist

There’s a cross in every classroom at the University of Dayton — constant reminders of UD’s Catholic, Marianist mission, but it’s the faculty, staff and students who bring that mission to life and create the vibrant, intellectually curious and welcoming community. 

Giving April 02, 2024
A Legacy of Excellence

Mona Guerrier Fallen ’91 was a first-generation college student at UD whose remarkable journey led her to become an Assistant United States Attorney in Dayton, serving for over 13 years. After Mona passed away in 2013, her husband, Destry Fallen, established the Mona Guerrier Fallen Endowed Scholarship for the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center to honor her commitment to educational opportunities for all and her optimistic and enthusiastic approach to life.

Giving April 02, 2024
Fulfilling a Childhood Dream
Celeste Friel knew at an early age she wanted to be a lawyer. What she didn’t know is how a worldwide pandemic and some unexpected generosity would propel her to achieve that dream.
Giving April 02, 2024
Advantage: University of Dayton
After years of hard work on and off the court, the University of Dayton men's tennis team is right where it wants to be — taking on the best of the best.