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"Institutions like yours, animated by the Marianist charism, are not luxuries. They are necessities," Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson said when he received an honorary degree from the University of Dayton. "Education — if it is to serve humanity — must form the whole person."

Spring 2025 Ethics Speaker Vic Hartman shows how ethical courage is the real asset in accounting.

David Albrecht thought that as a future engineer his work would be technical and formulaic. Through his experiences at the University of Dayton, though, he discovered something more — the humanity of engineering in serving the common good.

100 years after his birth, Marianist Brother William Fackovec’s work in the Marian Library lives on.

"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."

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. 

2025 Marian Fellowship awardees: Jacob Phillips, Austin Cruz and Teresa Saxton

The annual Lumen Fidei award honors outstanding Catholic educators across the state. This year's winners are Dr. Matthew Fletcher for Lumen Fidei and Moira Rodriguez as the inaugural Rising Star.

Why is it important to know about Connor Moriarty? He’s double-majoring in communication and theology. Works on campus. Loves superheroes. Is kind of an intramural star. Oh, and he’s the reason UD will be a vibrant Catholic, Marianist university for another 175 years.

Eid Mubarak to our beautiful UD family! Alhamdulilah for the blessings of the sacred month of Ramadan. This past month has been filled with spiritual growth and reflection for us all. During this time, we grew closer and stronger to one another for the sake of our faith and community. May Allah (swt) be pleased with what we’ve offered and accept our fasts. With the glow of the crescent, we await the joy of Eid. How merciful is Allah (swt), after our hearts have fasted, our souls may rejoice and enjoy His (swt) sweet bounty.  Eid al Fitr means the celebration of breaking the fast. This is one of the two yearly Eid celebrations and is known as the little Eid. The celebrations begin after the sighting of the new crescent moon, indicating the end of the month of Ramadan. We spend this day in celebration with one another, for our month long of worship and spiritual reset. In the morning, we head to our mosques and pray the Eid prayer in congregation. Through this prayer we express our gratitude and excitement for the endless blessings bestowed upon us by Allah (swt), standing shoulder to shoulder, as one united Ummah.