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September

September in the News

Highlights for September are below, but you can click here to view links to all of the University's media coverage for the month.

Through September of fiscal year 2018, the total value of coverage is an estimated $737,500 with an estimated reach of 682.1 million million people. Media in markets outside Dayton have mentioned the University at least 204 times. Monthly and cumulative figures are based on the Cision media monitoring service data.

Ohio Gubernatorial Debate

From Sept. 7 when it was announced the University of Dayton would host the first 2018 Ohio gubernatorial debate through Sept. 21, the University of Dayton received mentions in thousands of stories nationwide.

Highlights include:

  • According to a Google News search, at least 2,400 outlets picked up or wrote stories mentioning the "University of Dayton," including an Associated Press story picked up by The Washington Post and The New York Times.
  • Outlets in Ohio's largest markets, Columbus and Cleveland, and CBS News' YouTube channel were among those broadcasting the debate. The production included several "University of Dayton" mentions, aerial shots of the University and panelist Christopher Devine from UD's department of political science.
  • Local media interviewed President Eric F. Spina and student Anna Rose Redgate from UD's Vote Everywhere program about debate preparations and what hosting the debate means for the University. WDTN-TV's story also ran in Columbus and Youngstown.
  • In all, TV newscasts, mostly around the state, mentioned "University of Dayton" or featured the UD chapel logo or signage at least 300 times between Sept. 18-20, according to monitoring service TV Eyes. You can see examples here.
  • UD grad Jeff Darcy, editorial cartoonist for Cleveland.com, showed his Flyer pride by featuring the chapel logo in his cartoon on the debate. See it here.

Regional, National and International

Incoming Dayton Class is Diverse and Talented
September Issue
Catholic Times
(diocese of Columbus, Ohio)

Dayton Marijuana Plan Draws Praise, Criticism
Sept. 2
WRAL.com (Raleigh, NC)
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law

Freedom Car: The Story of the Ford Mustang
Sept. 3
Shaping Opinion
John Heitmann, history

Modern Exodus: Catholicism Has Lost More of Its Faithful Than Any Other Religion in U.S.
Sept. 5
Daily Mail Online (United Kingdom)
Dennis Doyle, religious studies

Weekend Special: Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandal
Sept. 6
Radio Sputnik
Sandra Yocum, religious studies

The Science behind Composting
Sept. 12
LiveScience.com
Matthew Worsham, facilities

How to Get the Most Money from Your College
Sept. 13
US News & World Report and WTOP-FM (Washington, D.C.)
Rob Durkle, admission

How a Common Course Fosters Teaching Collaboration on One Campus
Sept. 13
Chronicle of Higher Education
Jackson Goodnight, psychology
Michelle Watson, communication

Globe, UDRI Announce Composites Technology Center
Sept. 14
CompositesWorld
University of Dayton Research Institute

Looking Ahead to the First Gubernatorial Debate
Sept. 19
WYSX-TV (Columbus, Ohio)
Nancy Miller, political science

Penn to Offer Ivy League's First Online Bachelor's Degree
Sept. 20
Education Dive
School of Law

Shots by DeWine, Cordray Make First Debate Far from Dull
Sept. 20
The (Toledo) Blade
Dan Birdsong, political science

Telephone Line and Code of Conduct for American Bishops
Sept. 20
Agence France-Press
Dennis Doyle, religious studies

Should Teachers Carry Guns in Classrooms?
Sept. 23
Columbus Dispatch
Charles Russo, Panzer Chair in Education

Another Woman Has Accused Brett Kavanaugh Of Sexual Misconduct 
Sept. 24
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law

Active Managers Don't Get Enough Credit, Study Says
Sept. 25
Financial Advisor
Jon Fulkerson, finance

Fraud Can Scuttle Nonprofits but the Bigger and Older Ones Fare Better
Sept. 26
The Conversation
Sarah Webber, accounting 
Deborah Archambeault, accounting

The World's Major Powers Must Not Ignore Cameroon's Anglophone Crisis
Sept. 27
The Conversation
Julius Amin, history

Historic Hearing on Capitol Hill
Sept. 27
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law

How to Identify MBA Programs That Emphasize Business Ethics
Sept. 27
U.S. News & World Report
Scott MacDonald, MBA program

The Boeing 747 at 50: History of the 'Queen of the Skies'
Sept. 28
Time via The Conversation
Janet Bednarek, history

Kavanaugh Hearings Get Heated
Sept. 28
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law

Possible Delay on Kavanaugh Vote
Sept. 28; separate interviews at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
CTV (Canada)
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law

FBI to Investigate Brett Kavanaugh
Sept. 29
CTV (Canada)
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law

Theologians Face Challenges When Entering the Public Square
Sept. 29
National Catholic Reporter
Neomi DeAnda, religious studies

Dayton-area Media

For all local coverage in September, click here

Multiple Outlets

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Several Area Colleges in 2019 List
Sept. 10
Dayton Daily News, Dayton Business Journal, WHIO-TV
Jason Reinoehl, enrollment

UD, Sinclair Plan for Nursing Program
Sept. 11
Dayton Daily News, Dayton Business Journal
Kevin Kelly, dean

Premier Health CEO to Become Chairwoman of UD Board of Trustees
Sept. 14, 17
Dayton Daily News, Dayton Business Journal
Eric F. Spina, president

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Agrees to Close Two Nuclear Facilities
Sept. 19
ABC22/Fox45 and WDTN-TV
Tony Talbott, Human Rights Center

Students Give Opinions on Kavanaugh Hearings
Sept. 27
ABC22/Fox45 and WDTN-TV

Dayton Daily News

Most Top Paying Jobs in Dayton Area Are in Health Care
Sept. 3
Jason Eckert, career services

Sierra Magazine Gives U.D. High Sustainability Scores
Sept. 6
Steve Kendig, facilities

Area Realtor Killed after Car Struck by Cruiser Chasing Suspect
Sept. 12
Tom Hagel, School of Law

Montgomery, Dayton Metro Incomes Still below 2008 Levels
Sept. 15
Richard Stock, Business Research Group

Career Expert Talks about How to Find a Job
Sept. 24
Jason Eckert, career services

Police Asking Residents for Access to Home Security Camera Video
Sept. 26
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law

FCC Cracks Down on Robocalls, Imposes Unprecedented Fines
Sept. 27
Randy Sparks, marketing

Expert Offers 7 Great Tips for Finding a Job
Sept. 29
Jason Eckert, career services

What Montgomery County Sales Tax Increase Means for Shoppers
Sept. 30
Riley Dugan, marketing

WHIO-TV

Will Elder-Beerman Reopen in Ohio?
Sept. 4
Riley Dugan, marketing

Trump Less of a Factor in Upcoming Elections
Sept. 4
Christopher Devine, political science

Hurricane Florence's Financial Impact on the Miami Valley
Sept 17
Michael Gorman, management information sciences, operations management and decision sciences

ABC22/Fox45

What to Expect in Day 2 for Kavanaugh Hearings
Sept. 5
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law

Fall Career Fair at the University of Dayton
Sept. 17

Someone You Should Know
Sept. 17-18
Shelley Inglis, Human Rights Center

Family 411: Easy Ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at Home
Sept. 20
Ben McCall, Hanley Sustainability Institute

New Accusations Against U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh
Sept. 24
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law

Federal Judge Recalls His Own FBI Background investigation
Sept. 29
Christopher Devine, political science

WDTN-TV/Dayton CW

University of Dayton Holds 'Blue Mass' for First Responders
Sept. 11
Crystal Sullivan, campus ministry

University of Dayton Celebrates the Birthplace of Funk
Sept. 13
Sharon Gratto, music

UD Group Focuses on Student Registration as Part of Voter Registration Day
Sept. 25
Vote Everywhere

You are Welcome Here: UD Scholarship Aims to Attract International Students
Sept. 25
Christine Kremer, admission

UD Law Professor Calls Kavanaugh Hearings 'Historic'
Sept. 27
Thaddeus Hoffmeister, School of Law

Technology First

Cyber Protector
September Issue
Dave Salisbury, Center for Cybersecurity & Data Intelligence