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2.18.2026
Curiosity Has No Expiration Date: Why UD is a University for Every
Season
Think you know our student body? Think again.
In the last eight months, the Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education has enrolled over 1,500 learners between the ages of 20 and 97. We’re sharing the "best-kept secret" on campus: how the Office of SPCE is building a lifelong educational ecosystem.
Check out the new blog post to learn about the demographic shift toward "unretirement" and our upcoming March 11th Symposium: Reframing Aging.
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2.16.2026
Charting advocacy: UD senior maps history of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Catholic
Church
UD senior Katie Montgomery explored how Catholic advocates for LGBTQ+ people interact with the Catholic Church as part of a donor-funded summer research project.
Faith/Mission
2.16.2026
Art of the
Annunciation
Two Marian Library exhibits explore modern interpretations and traditional symbols in Annunciation artwork.
Faith/Mission
2.13.2026
A New Prayer Card Makes Campus
Connections
A new Marianist prayer card gives local appeal to a global tradition.
2.11.2026
In Memoriam: Michael Barnes, professor emeritus of religious
studies
Michael “Mike” Barnes joined the UD faculty in 1968 and taught for 50 years as a professor in the Department of Religious Studies and Honors program.
2.6.2026
The Hardest Thing I've Ever
Done
Serving as president of the University of Dayton over the past decade has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. That’s why these words are so difficult to write.
2.5.2026
Engineering for
Good
The ETHOS Center turns engineering into a tool for community impact by embedding students in local and global partnerships. This summer, ETHOS students worked alongside communities in Africa and here in Dayton.
2.2.2026
National Endowment for the Humanities awards $38K for ‘Educating the Whole
Scientist’
The project's goal is to help science majors become better, well-rounded scientists through integrated science and humanities courses.
1.27.2026
Ramadan: An Invitation to Prayer, Introspection,
Service
With a book display, a mindfulness activity and an invitation to a fast-breaking celebration, UD’s Muslim Student Association shares the spirit and practice of Islam’s holiest month.
Faith/Mission
1.26.2026
A Mirror of
All
First-year student explains how the “Mirror of Hope” made her feel more connected with God.