April
April in the News
Highlights for April are below, but you can click here to view links to all of the University's media coverage for the month.
Through April of fiscal year 2018, the total value of coverage is an estimated $2.84 million with an estimated reach of 9.87 million people. Media in markets outside Ohio have mentioned the University at least 687 times. Monthly and cumulative figures are based on the Cision media monitoring service data.
Regional, National and International
University of Dayton MLK50 Remembrance
May 2018 issue
Insight into Diversity (page 58)
Lawrence Burnley, vice president for diversity and inclusion
The Biggest Myths about the Resurrection
April 1
The Daily Beast
Meghan Henning, religious studies
Costs Prosecuting Bill Cosby in Sexual Assault Trial Dwarfed by Costs to Defend Him
April 3
BlackPressUSA
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law
Local Company, University of Dayton Engineering Students Help Blind Veteran Run on His Own
April 4
Fox 19
School of Engineering Innovation Center
The Heat: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy 50 Years on
(Amin's segments start at the 7:59 and 17:49 marks.)
April 4
CGTN America
Julius Amin, history
Stick Bugs Alter Decomposition Rates by Modifying Litter Bacteria
April 4
Phys.org
Chelse Prather, biology
How to Leverage the Power of Retirees as Mentors and Coaches
April 5
BedTimes
Donnie Hutchinson, management and marketing
Erma Bombeck Centers Get Financial Boost From Late Husband's Estate
April 6
WVXU-FM (Cincinnati)
Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop and Bombeck Family Learning Center
10 Ways to Help Your Teen with the College Decision
April 9
U.S. News and World Report
Rob Durkle, admission and financial aid
How Catholic Nuns Defied and Deceived Nazis During WWII
April 10
WVXU-FM (Cincinnati)
Dennis Turner, School of Law
Early Childhood Special Education
April 10
Catholic Ed for All
Shauna Adams, early childhood education
Becky Blust, Director of the University of Dayton School of Engineering Innovation Center, and Entrepreneur Megan Smith Talks the Future of Tech
April 12
WVXU-FM (Cincinnati)
Facebook Privacy Scandal a Wake-up Call for Catholics, Experts Say
April 12
Denver Catholic
Jana Bennett, religious studies
University of Dayton Presents Original Musical on Marianist Founders
April 12
The Catholic Telegraph
Trump Claims 'Mission Accomplished'
April 15
CTV
Dan Birdsong, political science
University of Dayton Engineering Students Develop Life-Changing Technology for the Blind
April 14-15
The Blaze
School of Engineering students
Cincinnati Enquirer Wins Pulitzer Prize for Heroin Coverage
April 16
Poynter
Chad Painter, communication
Elder-Beerman Likely Going out of Business
April 17
WSYX-TV and Fox 28 in Columbus, Ohio, and ABC22/Fox 45 in Dayton
Riley Dugan, marketing
Small Business Credit Cards
April 17
WalletHub
Vincent Lewis, Crotty Center
Randy Sparks, School of Business Administration
Presidential Perspectives
April 19
American Talent Initiative
Eric Spina, president
Nashville College Student Doing His Part to Make Things Better for Injured Veterans
April 19 and 22
WSMV-TV (Nashville)
Jeffery LeCave, student
Airlines Have Rigorous Testing to Prevent Accidents
April 19
KBOI-TV (Boise, Idaho)
Kevin Poormon, Research Institute
This Bike Seat Claims To Be 'Truly Anatomical'
April 23
WVXU-FM (Cincinnati)
Shane Page, alumnus, Flyer Pitch
How Can Districts Build a Top-Tier Information Security Team?
April 26
Education Dive
Tom Skill, CIO
Protecting Student Data Poses a Challenge Across K-12
April 27
Education Dive
Tom Skill, CIO
A 'Disservice' to People? U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Gibbons' Addiction Center Uses Controversial Methods
April 28
The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer
Nancy Miller, political science
Ohio is Looking at Technology to Fight the Opioid Crisis
April 29
WSYX-TV (Columbus)
Kelly Cashion, Research Institute
Cool Fuel for Hypersonic Aircraft
April 30
Chemical & Engineering News
Matthew DeWitt, Research Institute
Want More Diverse Children's Books In The Classroom? Use This Rubric
April 30-May 1
WVXU-FM (Cincinnati), WOSU-AM (Columbus) and the EntertainmentNutz blog
Jackie Arnold and Mary-Kate Sableski, teacher education
April 2018's Best Credit Card Deals
April 30
WalletHub
Riley Dugan, marketing
Dayton-area Media
For all local coverage in April, click here.
Multiple Outlets
UD Flyer Pitch: Patent-Pending Bike Seat Wins Top Prize of $25K
April 1
Dayton Business Journal, Dayton Daily News and WDTN
School of Business Administration
Celebration of the Arts Features Students From Every Field of Study
April 3, 5
WDTN-TV and ABC22/Fox 45
Patrick Reynolds, music
Candidate Who Accused Opponent of Misconduct to Take Polygraph
April 4-5
Dayton Daily News and WHIO-TV
Tom Hagel, School of Law
Erma Bombeck's Husband Makes Big Donation to UD Workshop, School
April 5
Dayton Daily News and WHIO-TV
Elder-Beerman’s Fate Could be Decided Today
April 9
Dayton Daily News and WHIO-TV
Riley Dugan, marketing
UDRI Tests Jet Engine Parts Impacted in Fatal Southwest Emergency
April 18
WDTN-TV, ABC 22/Fox 45, Dayton Daily News and WHIO-TV
Kevin Poormon, Research Institute
Children with Special Needs Get the Rides of their Dreams
April 21
WDTN-TV and ABC22/Fox45
School of Engineering students and Kim Bigelow, Engineering Wellness through Biomechanics Lab
UD Opioid Crisis Documentary a Call to Action
April 26
ABC 22/Fox 45 and WDTN-TV
Taylor Alexander, student
South and North Korea Agree to Sign Peace and Unification Treaty
April 27
ABC 22/Fox 45 and WDTN-TV
Tony Talbott, Human Rights Center
UD to Graduate Record Number of Students
April 30
WHIO-TV and Dayton Daily News
Dayton Daily News
How Will Voters React to Allegations in Ohio House Race?
April 2
Christopher Devine, political science
MLK 50: Colleges to Honor King's Legacy as Anniversary Approaches
April 3
Roger Crum, Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee
Ripples of MLK's Assassination Still Felt on 50th Anniversary
April 4
University of Dayton, MLK commemoration events in April
Jon Gordon Heads to Victoria Theater
April 10
Center for Leadership
UD Earns Gold for Sustainability in Higher Education
April 10
Next Move Unclear after U.S. Attacks Syria
April 14
Jaro Bilocerkowycz, political science
Students Helping UD Make Market Moves
April 15
Daniel Kapusta, Davis Center
Dayton Area Job Growth Fastest in Ohio, Says UD Economist
April 27
Richard Stock, Business Research Group
UD Offers Students the Chance to Play with Puppies during Exams
April 30
WHIO-TV
University of Dayton Will Host Viewing of Final MLK Speech
April 3
Tributes in the Miami Valley to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
April 4
Larry Burnley, vice president for diversity and inclusion
Stocks Fell Sharply Today as Trade Tensions Heat Up
April 6
Daniel Kapusta, Davis Center for Portfolio Management
WHIO REPORTS: Paying for College
April 8
Rob Durkle, enrollment management
WDTN-TV/Dayton CW
President Warns Russia and Syria about Missile Strikes
April 11
Dan Birdsong, political science
Alternative Day of Learning at UD
April 18
Paul Benson, provost
Solar Initiative at University of Dayton Has Nearly Met Its Goal
April 23 and 24
Emily Burns, student, RE-volv solar ambassador
UD Students Raise Enough Money to Buy Solar Panels for Local Non-Profit
April 26
Tess Isemann and Emily Burns, RE-volv solar ambassadors
Did White House Correspondents Dinner Comedian Go Too Far?
April 30
Chad Painter, communication
ABC22/Fox45
Four UD Students Helping Blind Veteran Run Freely Again
April 6
School of Engineering Innovation Center
Facebook CEO is Heading to Capitol Hill to Discuss Mishandled Data
April 10, 11 and 12
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law
UD Alumna Returns to Campus to Discuss Impact of MLK
April 12
Terri Freeman, alumna
Appeal Process May Last for Months
April 13
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law
Starbucks to Close for Anti-Bias Training
April 18
Leslie Picca, sociology
School District Had Concerns That Didn't Make It Into Personnel File
April 18
Charlie Russo, School of Education and Health Sciences and School of Law
A Look at State Issue 1
April 23
Bob Taft, former Ohio governor