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8.3.2026
Built to
Adapt
Adebayo Dikko came to Dayton from Nigeria by way of a soccer tournament in Italy. What he found here was more than he expected.
8.3.2026
Lab Coats, Cleats and
Cerebellums
Spot Mackenzie Russell on campus and you might find her running an experiment at UD's Science Center or on the soccer field. Either way, she’s all in.
8.3.2026
First an Opponent, Then a
Flyer
Kamryn Hunt had already played at UD before she ever became a Flyer. That made the decision easy.
8.3.2026
Back in the Trenches, Backed by
Dayton
When defensive end AJ Schuller suffered an injury, he found out exactly what kind of place the University of Dayton is.
7.28.2026
Ice Cream and a Lifetime of Flyer Loyalty
Ed and Kristy Gardner found love and lifelong ties through UD and now they’re giving back through a planned gift.
7.24.2026
Trial After
Fire
Learn how law became a second career for the late Charles Cochran ’85 and see how his gift will help students who share the passion he had for trial work.
Giving
7.1.2026
Special Service Award: Carna R. Cureton
’94
Carna R. Cureton ’94 has spent 30 years proving that giving back to UD isn't something you do once, it's something you live.
Giving
7.1.2026
Joe Belle Memorial Young Alumni Award: Dr. Christian Jensen
’17
Christian Jensen ’17 credits his time at UD for leading him back to the community that shaped him — and inspiring him to give back to it, one patient at a time.
Giving
7.1.2026
Special Achievement Award: Jan E. Stets
’80
What started as a sociology degree at UD has taken Jan E. Stets ’80 to the forefront of her field, earning her some of the highest honors in American sociology along the way.
Giving
7.1.2026
Distinguished Alumni Award: John D. Porcari
’81
From UD’s political science department to the White House briefing room, John Porcari ’81 has spent four decades moving people, goods and communities forward.