Human Rights May 17, 2024

Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 4)

In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent. 

President May 17, 2024

Leaning Into Mary to Learn

When I swung by the "Mary in Catholic Education" exhibit in the Marian Library Gallery this week, I immediately spied a busy chalkboard, reminiscent of my childhood days at St. Joseph’s School in Buffalo.

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.

Campus and Community May 16, 2024

Out of the Vault for Reunion Weekend

 Visiting alumni can peruse rare books, a student-curated exhibit and more during a Marian Library open house.

May 15, 2024

The Right Path Will Always Find You

Corey Kaeser, a University of Dayton '99 graduate, came to speak with Dr. Peter Titlebaum’s Sport and Wellness Seminar about the future after graduation and how it’s okay if not every senior has the rest of their life planned out. 

Law May 14, 2024

Dayton Law Top 2 In Ohio In Job Numbers

The School of Law has now been in the top 2 among Ohio law schools in an important job metric in 4 of the last 5 years and in the top 3 all 5 years.

Engineering May 13, 2024

Engineering Senior Design Project Wins Second Place in National Competition for Solutions for Injured Veterans and First Responders

A team of UD engineering seniors took home second place at the inaugural Quality of Life Plus National Design Competition. The UD team designed a lower-limb socket for a prosthetic that mitigates heat and moisture and improves the quality of life for injured veterans and first responders.

Giving May 13, 2024

Donor honors former English professor with new UD award for writing excellence

Bart Ng, dean and professor emeritus at IUPUI, wanted to make a gift in honor of John D. Groppe.

Faith/Mission May 13, 2024

The Day the Sun ‘Danced’

A 106-year-old message from Mary at Fatima still calls humanity to peace, prayer, repentance, and mercy

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.