Campus and Community April 16, 2024

UD student helps with immigration casework, research through School of Law internship

CJ Delgado, a political science major, assists six final-year UD law students who work with clients on gender-based asylum, refugee and citizenship cases.

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.  

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.

Sustainability February 13, 2024

Must-read books for understanding sustainability and social justice in adulthood

Staying involved in sustainability and social justice while juggling a full-time job and other commitments can be difficult.

Human Rights January 01, 2024

Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 1)

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.  

Human Rights December 15, 2023

Study Abroad in Santiago, Chile - Reflections from Graduating Seniors

"The study abroad program based in Santiago, Chile, stands as a life-changing experience for the both of us!"

Engineering December 12, 2023

First Students Graduate this December with Human Rights in Engineering Minor

The University of Dayton School of Engineering recently started a new minor in human rights in engineering — and the first two students to choose the minor are graduating this December.

Campus and Community December 05, 2023

Standing Rock trip, campus colloquium connect students with Indigenous communities

The University of Dayton’s efforts to build connections with America’s Indigenous communities extend from campus to the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Engineering November 28, 2023

CAP Study Abroad in Santiago, Chile - An Engineering Student’s Reflection

“My study abroad program based in Santiago, Chile, stands as one of the most transformative events in my lifetime.”

Human Rights November 28, 2023

My Intercultural Immersion Trip to Kenya

The diverse sights and sounds of Kenya came alive in our AVoice4Peace trip this past June. In addition to going on a safari and touring Nairobi, during our trip we sang with three different Kenyan choirs in a concert to raise money for a school and orphanage and spread a message of peace and unity.