O Holy Night

As we celebrate this season of hope, the University of Dayton sends wishes for a joyful holiday filled with moments that shine brightly. Before heading home for the holidays, our students shared their talents to bring cheer to the UD community.

As a Catholic, Marianist university, UD strives to be a place where people of all religious traditions can live, learn and deepen their faith.


Portrait of UD student Catie Dusenberry in the Christmas on Campus Office

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Catie Dusenberry doesn’t just anticipate Christmas on Campus — she helps orchestrate it. The senior finance and marketing major knows it is so much more than a holiday event at UD. So much more work, for one thing. And she loves it.

Group of students smiling outside

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As a Catholic, Marianist university, UD strives to be a place where people of all religious traditions live, learn and deepen their faith. Many faith traditions are represented in the University of Dayton campus community. This diversity of faith expression enriches the community and offers a great witness of solidarity among people from different religious perspectives to the campus and the world.



Christmas on Campus

More than 60 Years of Christmas Magic

What started as a simple student event before Christmas break in 1963 has evolved into a memorable evening that brings together the UD community, local schoolchildren and the Dayton community in the true spirit of Christmas — a hallmark event symbolizing our Catholic and Marianist tradition.