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At the University of Dayton we don’t just fly…We Soar!

The Campaign for the University of Dayton

We Soar

We Soar

With your support, Flyers reach incredible heights. We are called to move our community beyond what might be toward what must be — elevating our trajectory and deepening our impact through action.

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Your support helps make the full University of Dayton experience possible for students. Giving is quick and easy.

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Find a community near you to connect with fellow Flyers and participate in local alumni events.

Volunteer

Service is a way of life for Flyers. Find out how you can give back to the University of Dayton.

Impact

Donors and volunteers make a difference in the lives of current and future Flyers.

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Make a gift of any size, for three consecutive years, to become a member of the Front Porch Society. Every gift is a vote of confidence in the University of Dayton and supports students, faculty and programs.

Fast Facts

100%

The year over year increase in student financial aid requests.

3%

The amount of student financial aid met by donor-funded scholarships.

Campus and Community May 31, 2023
All in the UD Family

You know what they say … “the apple doesn’t fall too far from the Chapel.” Well, that’s not exactly what they say, but for the father and daughter duo of Steve ’88 and Erin ’18 Clark, it seems appropriate.

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Campus and Community May 29, 2023
The Experience Is Everything

Although Marty Kilbane ’21 grew up in Cleveland, his parents — both UD grads — established a tradition of taking the family to Dayton to attend Christmas on Campus, and the result is truly a gift.

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Diversity and Inclusion May 09, 2023
The Best Accident

When he was just 8 years old, Joseph Boateng left his home in Ghana to live with his parents in Ohio. It was a journey undertaken with the hope to reunite with his family and prepare for a bright future. It would also, with a little help from fate, lead him to the University of Dayton.

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Campus and Community May 31, 2023
All in the UD Family

You know what they say … “the apple doesn’t fall too far from the Chapel.” Well, that’s not exactly what they say, but for the father and daughter duo of Steve ’88 and Erin ’18 Clark, it seems appropriate.

Read More
Campus and Community May 29, 2023
The Experience Is Everything

Although Marty Kilbane ’21 grew up in Cleveland, his parents — both UD grads — established a tradition of taking the family to Dayton to attend Christmas on Campus, and the result is truly a gift.

Read More
Diversity and Inclusion May 09, 2023
The Best Accident

When he was just 8 years old, Joseph Boateng left his home in Ghana to live with his parents in Ohio. It was a journey undertaken with the hope to reunite with his family and prepare for a bright future. It would also, with a little help from fate, lead him to the University of Dayton.

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Giving May 03, 2023
Our Access is ACES
Donors Steve and Sue Tomassi are helping UD students with disabilities succeed through the new Academic Coaching and Extended Services program.
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Giving May 01, 2023
Raising UD’s Average

Bob Higdon ’62 and his wife, Merle, had lunch in Kennedy Union with a few UD students this year. They were on campus to visit some friends, make new ones and add a little ink to the scholarship agreement they had created.

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Advancement

What is Advancement?

The Advancement Division promotes a culture of philanthropy, volunteer engagement and lifelong relationships with the University. We are growing our exceptional team of passionate, mission-driven professionals who thrive in a collaborative workplace.