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Alumni Association

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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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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UD Magazine
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7.10.2026
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The impact of a housing decision changes the lives of six women and their experience as women in STEM at the University of Dayton.
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7.8.2026
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University of Dayton assistant professor of German studies Oliver Knabe sees World Cup narratives as more than sports talk — they’re stories nations use to understand who they are. 
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7.8.2026
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University of Dayton's new life‑size porch inside Roesch Library honors librarian Heidi Good Gauder ’90, inviting students into the leisure reading and community she loved.