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For Tom Tappel ’18, ’21, the best way to learn, lead and serve within the Dayton community was to look to the future — of energy. Tappel graduated from the University of Dayton in 2018, then spent some time working as an engineer. But it wasn’t until a graduate assistantship with the ETHOS Center a few years later that Tappel dove into learning everything he could about the household energy burdens disproportionately impacting low-income families around America. He found many of those families live in buildings that were not at all energy-efficient.

Roesch Library celebrates UD's support of the LGBTQ+ community with a new historical display.

There are lots of ways to measure success. For Steve Clark ’88, it’s about more than the job title or the amount of money you earn. When he defines success, he includes the ability to give back to the people and places you love.

Focusing on his clients served Curtis Farnsel well when he worked as an accountant. Now an assistant professor of accounting at UD, his focus on clients has turned into a passion for serving his students as they navigate critical career decisions.

"See the beauty and power of God in everything."- John McCambridge

It’s not everyday that a student gets to combine their major and personal interest into a research opportunity.  But for Rachel Crossman, the opportunity came when she least expected it.

On Sept. 16, all five of our 2023 University of Dayton Alumni Association Alumni Awards honorees returned home to the University of Dayton for a ceremony to celebrate everything they’ve done to make an impact.

By hosting a picnic, there was no better time in the fall semester to check in and introduce the mentors in the WISE house.

The 2023 University of Dayton Alumni Awards were presented Sept. 16. Five honorees returned to campus for the events this year, including Ambassador W. Robert Kohorst ’75. But as this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Ambassador Kohorst returned to Dayton a few days early and met with some of the current students.

Studying abroad presents so many learning opportunities and memories that will last a lifetime.