Even Apart, We Are One
Knowledge is Power.
And Action is Powerful.
Whether they're building prosthetics for low-income patients in Bolivia, launching their own business or searching for ways to minimize the effects of brain cancer, UD students are encouraged to engage the world, developing a critical mind and a compassionate heart. Because when you learn by doing, the lessons last a lifetime.
Knowledge is Power.
And Action is Powerful.
Whether they're building prosthetics for low-income patients in Bolivia, launching their own business or searching for ways to minimize the effects of brain cancer, UD students are encouraged to engage the world, developing a critical mind and a compassionate heart. Because when you learn by doing, the lessons last a lifetime.
The University has published three sets of guidelines for returning to teaching, learning, research and experiential learning on campus this fall with measures in place to promote safety and lessen the risk of COVID-19 spread.
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The University is committed to protecting the health and safety of our campus community. As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will keep the UD and surrounding communities updated with information on current campus operations and health resources.
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A panel of local physicians and health professionals with expertise ranging from infectious diseases to public health to COVID-19 testing has been tapped to help guide the University of Dayton's plans to bring students back to campus in the fall, help monitor the impact of COVID-19 on campus, and inform any future medical decisions.
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The University of Dayton's top administrators have pledged to accelerate UD's journey toward becoming a more diverse, inclusive and equitable organization by committing to 11 concrete actions that will mark UD as an anti-racist institution.
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Merida Allen has been named associate dean of students and executive director for the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center (MEC), effective July 1. She takes over for Daria Graham, who accepted a position as dean of students and associate vice president of student affairs at California State University San Bernardino.
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That pizza box that was too cheesy to be recycled may still have a shot at a second life outside of a landfill — and in the fuel tank of your next flight.
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University of Dayton assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering Tim Reissman is one of five researchers worldwide, and the only one in the U.S., to receive equipment from the De Luca Foundation’s COVID-19 Donation Initiative. Reissman will use the Trigno Avanti Research+ System to better understand the walking ability of older adults and to develop hip exoskeletons, robotic devices worn around the hips to improve walking.
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Three University of Dayton researchers have received approximately $2 million as part of a Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) involving researchers from Harvard University and The Ohio State University, among others, to model and predict how pilots perform in various flight conditions.
Read moreOur Volume of Research Speaks Volumes About Us
Here, we don't just imagine a world of possibilities. We create it.
Our Mission in Action
Our light shines far and wide
As a Catholic, Marianist university, we're deeply committed to the common good. Our faith is a beacon that guides us – and leads us to act. Regardless of your religious background, you'll find opportunities for personal and spiritual development.
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Where distinct paths converge
Diversity is an intrinsic part of our DNA, and we offer programs and initiatives that advance inclusivity of all peoples and cultures.
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Elevating the Arts
From visual art exhibitions to music, theatre and dance performances, we offer many opportunities and experiences, both for students and for the community.
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The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. We are a diverse community committed, in the Marianist tradition, to educating the whole person and to linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service.
For Our Future
Giving back is what Flyers do. We volunteer in community. We strengthen what we believe in through action and support. Now, Flyer Faithful are working toward a campaign for UD.