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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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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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.

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.


UD Magazine
UD Magazine
10.16.2026
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What happens when AI harms clients and customers? link-arrow link-arrow

When an AI a business is using makes a mistake, the business tends to be on the hook, not the AI toolmaker, write Sarah Webber, associate professor of accounting at the University of Dayton, and her Xavier University colleague, Kaitlin Newkirk, assistant professor of accounting.
UD Magazine
10.15.2026
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On the edge link-arrow link-arrow

A look back at EdgeFest, the festival that brought ’90s alternative music to UD.
UD Magazine
10.15.2026
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1:26 p.m., Central Mall link-arrow link-arrow

A strange machine. A shifting breeze. Each gust delivers new clues about how light travels through the air.