Blogs

Mona Guerrier Fallen ’91 was a first-generation college student at UD whose remarkable journey led her to become an Assistant United States Attorney in Dayton, serving for over 13 years. After Mona passed away in 2013, her husband, Destry Fallen, established the Mona Guerrier Fallen Endowed Scholarship for the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center to honor her commitment to educational opportunities for all and her optimistic and enthusiastic approach to life.

One of the biggest post-pandemic challenges to faith development on any campus — or in any community — is motivating active involvement. UD students are making a difference with Campus Ministry.

In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent.  

We’ve been busy working on sustainable development and human rights on campus, in Dayton, and around the world.

News agencies across the region, the nation and throughout the world often reach out to our faculty experts for their perspectives on today's issues.

The University Libraries celebrate this year's Women's History Month theme: "Women who advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion."

Jenna Abdelhamed and Ramya Wilson spent the week before Christmas break in Panama through UD's medical and dental chapters of Global Brigades, tending to those in dire need of medical care. This life-changing experience was enabled by the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center, supported in part by gifts made during last spring’s One Day, One Dayton, UD’s annual day of giving.

The University of Dayton’s Health Equity Activation Think Tank will fund training and certification for 10 doulas.

UD senior biology major Rihanna Domingos’ research project explores the long term impact of harmful chemicals.

Staying involved in sustainability and social justice while juggling a full-time job and other commitments can be difficult.