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Anna Kopsick Emanuel Gonzalez Sarah Herr

College is More Than Classes

At the University of Dayton, learning extends beyond the four walls of the classroom. From conferences to theatre productions, Anna Kopsick has pursued her interests and engaged in real-world experiences that have enhanced her education — and her life.

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UD Sinclair Academy

Emmanuel never thought attending UD was an option for him. The UD Sinclair Academy provided him an affordable path to attend a university that he thought was beyond his reach.

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Engineer-Created Magic

As a kid, Sarah Herr '23 learned about the engineer-created magic at Disney World. From then on, she knew she wanted to be behind the scenes creating the magic.

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Fourth-Generation Flyer

Ashley Waker

Ashley is the fourth generation in her family to walk UD's campus. She thinks about her great-grandfather's legacy as she prepares to make a difference as a teacher.

Fourth-Generation Flyer

Ashley Waker

Ashley is the fourth generation in her family to walk UD's campus. She thinks about her great-grandfather's legacy as she prepares to make a difference as a teacher.

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Juliano Aquilino Sydnee Haymore Marty Kilbane

Research for the Common Good

Can we develop better antiviral treatments for the flu? Juliano Aquilino ’23 conducted research to visualize a protein within influenza that could be used to develop next generation antivirals. He began doing research his first year at UD, and he credits his faculty mentors for helping develop his research skills.

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A Real-World Education

In the Davis Center for Portfolio Management at the University of Dayton, finance major Sydnee helps manage the nation's largest student-run investment fund. Through real-world experiences, mentorship and classroom discussions, Sydnee's confident she's on the right career path — and can handle whatever comes her way.

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Using Engineering to Help Others

At UD, Marty Kilbane was part of a research team that applied engineering knowledge, tools and analyses to clinical problems. The success of his research gave him a sense of purpose and drove him to continue his research in graduate school.

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Transformed by Community

Anastasia Stowers

When Anastasia Stowers thinks about UD, she smiles and says, "UD is such a community... I just can't help but succeed." As vice-president of the Student Government Association, Anastasia is helping build and sustain the welcoming and supportive community that UD is known for.

Transformed by Community

Anastasia Stowers

When Anastasia Stowers thinks about UD, she smiles and says, "UD is such a community... I just can't help but succeed." As vice-president of the Student Government Association, Anastasia is helping build and sustain the welcoming and supportive community that UD is known for.