Faith/Mission April 25, 2024

A Reflection for Autism Acceptance Month

Just like Christ endured isolation and loneliness in his darkest hour, it is all too common for people who identify as neurodivergent to feel marginalized and unaccepted. We have been socially conditioned to believe that there is a “typical” way that people think, behave, and communicate, and when there is a deviation from this “norm” it is easy to dismiss, ignore, or even mistreat God’s creation.

Engineering April 25, 2024

UD Researchers Find Unique Results in Testing Turbulence Strength During Total Solar Eclipse

Researchers observed unexpected atmospheric effects in a set of measurements that are difficult to make, given a small portion of the U.S. with total solar eclipse, lack of currently available instruments and an appropriately equipped testing site.

Service April 24, 2024

Flyer Promise Alum Guides the Next Generation of Students

Cameron Nowlin ’22 found his vocation because of the Flyer Promise Scholars program and gives back to UD because of what the University did for him.

Engineering April 24, 2024

Flyer Pitch prizes go to better disease detection, Black health, fatherless girls

The University of Dayton’s Flyer Pitch awarded top prizes from among 100 applicants to a new rapid test to detect disease among farm animals and crops; a social enterprise to promote better health for Black Americans; and a nonprofit dedicated to helping fatherless teen girls. 

President April 24, 2024

Inspiring Pint-Sized Scientists

Holding up a clear plastic umbrella in a Bombeck Family Learning Center classroom, Ian Adams ‘17 asked a class of aspiring teachers, “How cool is it to watch the water droplets run off this?”

Research April 23, 2024

Rising to the Occasion

Vanessa Winn's profession of teaching course requires the students to present at the annual Stander Symposium, and her first-year students nail it every year.

Libraries April 23, 2024

Blue Army: Joining the Ranks of Our Lady

A 1950s leaflet inviting membership in a crusade against communism carries the image of a notable apparition and gives evidence of American Catholic anticommunist sentiments in that era.

Sustainability April 23, 2024

HSI Green Office Program off to a sustainable start with pilot phase

Five UD offices participated in the Green Office Program, filling out self-assessments participating in dialogue.

Faculty April 23, 2024

UD American studies scholar named American Catholic Historical Association president

University of Dayton scholar Anthony Smith is bringing his expertise into the spotlight as president of the ACHA.

Career Development April 22, 2024

UD's Urban Leadership Academy Preparing Future Leaders in Dayton Public Schools

A new partnership between the University of Dayton and Dayton Public Schools allows DPS educators to earn a master's degree or principal licensure in the context of the unique needs of urban school leaders.