Engineering April 03, 2024

Mechanical Engineering Student 2024 John E. Riley Award Recipient

UD's Division of Student Development has selected Liesl Carter, a mechanical engineering major from Centerville, Ohio, as the recipient of the John E. Riley Award. This award recognizes a junior student who has exercised sustained leadership through involvement with student initiatives, exemplifying the educational and service values of the University and Marianists.

Libraries April 02, 2024

April Heritage Month Reads

April is nationally recognized as Arab American Heritage Month, and at UD, we also celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

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 March 19, 2024

Enter Faith Ministry

One of the biggest post-pandemic challenges to faith development on any campus — or in any community — is motivating active involvement. UD students are making a difference with Campus Ministry.

Human Rights March 18, 2024

Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 2)

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.  

Faculty March 11, 2024

College Faculty in the News: March 11, 2024

News agencies across the region, the nation and throughout the world often reach out to our faculty experts for their perspectives on today's issues.

Libraries March 06, 2024

March for Women’s History

The University Libraries celebrate this year's Women's History Month theme: "Women who advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion."

Giving March 04, 2024

Learning Through Service

Jenna Abdelhamed and Ramya Wilson spent the week before Christmas break in Panama through UD's medical and dental chapters of Global Brigades, tending to those in dire need of medical care. This life-changing experience was enabled by the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center, supported in part by gifts made during last spring’s One Day, One Dayton, UD’s annual day of giving.

Campus and Community February 22, 2024

UD doulas scholarships aim to address Black infant and maternal mortality

The University of Dayton’s Health Equity Activation Think Tank will fund training and certification for 10 doulas.

Students and Campus Life February 19, 2024

Biology student’s research project examines toxins, breast milk and Nursing Madonnas

UD senior biology major Rihanna Domingos’ research project explores the long term impact of harmful chemicals.