President May 07, 2024

For and With Others

I asked Ben Thomas and Molly Potter — president and vice president of the UD student body since last May — to pick up my blogging pen and provide you with thoughts about serving as visible student leaders on campus, including the joys and challenges and any lasting lessons.

Experiential Learning May 07, 2024

Experiencing the Final Four

Students in the sport management program had the opportunity to volunteer with the NCAA Women's Final Four in Cleveland last April.

Experiential Learning May 07, 2024

UD biology student helps restore rare butterfly species in local wetlands

University of Dayton senior Joseph Reichel wanted to do a restoration project through the Dean’s Summer Fellowship program.

Students and Campus Life May 06, 2024

2024 Annual Awards

Congratulations to all of the students, faculty and staff who are honored with awards from the School of Education and Health Sciences.

Engineering May 06, 2024

Sophomore Engineering Students Awarded Full Scholarships for Junior and Senior Year through the Women Engineering Program and Clare Boothe Luce Program

Two mechanical engineering students were awarded full scholarships for their junior and senior years through the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) and the Clare Boothe Luce Program (CBL), which are dedicated to increasing the participation of women in engineering in higher education.

Human Rights May 06, 2024

Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 3)

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. 

Campus and Community May 06, 2024

UD biology professor launches new course on air pollution and human health

Mary Ellen Dillon's students examined the science, history and politics of air pollution — and how they can advance the health of their communities.

Students May 05, 2024

Don't Throw Away Your Shot

"You have been blessed with the opportunity to do something extraordinary with your lives. In the words of 'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, 'Don't throw away your shot,'" University of Dayton President Eric Spina told the Class of 2024 at spring commencement.

Experiential Learning May 03, 2024

Four Years, 600 Hours, One Teacher

UD’s teacher education program offers 600 hours of classroom experience, double the licensure requirements in Ohio, giving students distinct advantages as they move from student teaching to earning their place at the front of their own classroom.

Experiential Learning May 03, 2024

To Research and Beyond

Undergraduate student research experiences at UD can include conducting research over the summer and completing an honors thesis. Katie Hoener did both, which led to something bigger — authoring a textbook chapter with her mentor, Li-Yin Liu.