Recent Posts
Showing results for: Faculty and Staff
4.24.2025
Conductor inspires youth orchestra members to continue musical journeys at
UD
Each year, five to 10 Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra students choose to continue their academic and musical journeys at UD.
Faculty and Staff
4.23.2025
In Memoriam: Conrad L’Heureux, professor emeritus of religious
studies
Known for his innovative teaching techniques, Conrad L'Heureux taught religious studies for more than 30 years.
4.22.2025
Pope Francis
Reflections
In a message to the campus community after the death of Pope Francis, University of Dayton President Eric Spina reflects on his legacy and how his papacy "mirrored our values as a Catholic, Marianist university."
Faculty and Staff
4.11.2025
Help! AI Ruined My
Class!
Many instructors report that students are cheating using AI. Likewise, many sources claim to have the solution, but do those solutions actually solve the problem and if they do, is the workload reasonable? In this post, we will address limitations with some of the popular "AI-fixers" and propose solutions that are realistic for the busy course instructor.
4.8.2025
A Librarian’s
Legacy
100 years after his birth, Marianist Brother William Fackovec’s work in the Marian Library lives on.
4.6.2025
Humble Beginnings, Lasting
Impact
"At UD, the practice of law is not merely a profession — it is a calling," President Eric Spina told more than 200 people at the School of Law's 50th anniversary celebration. "(This is) a place where future lawyers are not only committed to professional excellence but also to making the world more just and equitable. This is the Marianist philosophy in action."
4.4.2025
Coffee and
Charism
I often see UD's Catholic, Marianist spirit in the grand moments — such as when thousands gather at UD Arena for New Student Orientation Mass. This week, I experienced a smaller, quieter moment that showed the heart of our Marianist charism.
4.3.2025
Announcing 2025 Marian
Fellows
2025 Marian Fellowship awardees: Jacob Phillips, Austin Cruz and Teresa Saxton
3.24.2025
A Summer Garden in the Marian
Library
Elizabeth Groppe was awarded the 2024 Resident Scholar Fellowship, allowing her to spend the summer deepening her appreciation for gardening — in the Marian Library.
3.11.2025
Discover Resource Center helps undecided students find major,
vocation
The center is a central location for program initiatives, which includes support for students who are considering changing their major.