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Mary Ellen Dillon's students examined the science, history and politics of air pollution — and how they can advance the health of their communities.

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. 

"You have been blessed with the opportunity to do something extraordinary with your lives. In the words of 'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, 'Don't throw away your shot,'" University of Dayton President Eric Spina told the Class of 2024 at spring commencement.

The University of Dayton's School of Business Administration launches the Career Flight Plan, offering one-credit courses to assist business majors in exploring career paths and developing professional skills. This initiative addresses students' career-focused needs by providing structured guidance throughout their academic journey, aiming to prepare them for success beyond graduation. 

Undergraduate student research experiences at UD can include conducting research over the summer and completing an honors thesis. Katie Hoener did both, which led to something bigger — authoring a textbook chapter with her mentor, Li-Yin Liu.

UD’s teacher education program offers 600 hours of classroom experience, double the licensure requirements in Ohio, giving students distinct advantages as they move from student teaching to earning their place at the front of their own classroom.

University of Dayton engineering students worked on a project for Stingley Elementary School to reduce cafeteria noise, offering hands-on learning and sparking excitement about college and engineering among fourth graders.

The faculty and staff in the University Libraries honor, thank and congratulate the student staff who will graduate this year.

University of Dayton students recognize that the future of the planet is in all of our hands. That’s why it was so fitting that four undergraduates had front-row seats at the news conference in Kettering Labs on Earth Day at which a plan was announced to bring carbon-free power to the entire campus and student neighborhoods.

Josie Alvarez, mechanical engineering technology student and current president of the UD chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), recently represented SHPE at meetings with government representatives in Congress.