Alumni Association : University of Dayton, Ohio

Flyers Are Forever

UD's Alumni Association fosters lifelong involvement with the University via alumni programs, activities and services that help you stay connected no matter where you live. University of Dayton graduates automatically become members of the Alumni Association. There are no membership dues.

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130,000+

Living Alumni Worldwide

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Alumni Events

Stay connected with the University and fellow Flyers by attending events on campus or at a location near you.

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Benefits and Resources

Building Community

Once a Flyer, always a Flyer. Stay connected through Reunion Weekend, 37 local alumni communities and interest and affinity groups. You can also find ways to reconnect with classmates.

Developing Career Connections

Through networking, mentoring, career resources and professional development, we support Flyers from graduation through retirement.

Learn. Lead. Volunteer.

Support students and engage with fellow Flyers through volunteer opportunities.

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Alumni Leading the Way

Board of Directors

President: Sharon D. White '78
President-Elect: Nancy Riedl '91
Treasurer: Leanne Downey '02, Chair, Community Council

Board Members:

John Cooper '88, '92
Chelsea Bartling '13
Destry Fallen '86
Jessica Holscott '97
Addison Hoover '09
John Markwell '09, '10, At-Large Rep, Community Council
Matt McNamara '09
Jordyn Mitchell '20, Chair, day10 Executive Committee
Veronica Morris '92
Mark Russell '80, Vice Chair, Community Council
Sarah Shuba '15, At-Large Rep, Community Council
Shaq Tensley '15
Megan Winner '03, '04
Mari Gainer '27, President, Students for University Advancement
Anita Brothers, Executive Director, UD Alumni Relations and Engagement

Alumni Awards

The University of Dayton has a long tradition of honoring its talented and committed alumni around the globe. Our alumni are actively creating change in their communities and inspiring the students who are following in their footsteps to learn, lead, serve and repeat.

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10 Under 10 Spotlights

UD's 10 Under 10 program complements the annual University of Dayton Alumni Association Awards by recognizing the UD graduates from the past decade who are making a difference in their communities, in their professions and for our amazing University community.

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UD Magazine

11.12.2026

Perceptions: Of sheep and ships and such

From Homer's Odyssey to talking movie sheep detectives, UD Magazine's editor emeritus, Thomas M. Columbus, reflects on why the willingness to wander off-topic might just be what keeps us human.