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7.29.2026
In memoriam: Jane Zembaty, professor emerita of
philosophy
Jane Zembaty was the first woman faculty member in the UD Department of Philosophy and the first woman to chair the department.
7.28.2026
College appoints John McCombe as associate dean for curriculum and student
success
John McCombe’s commitment to student success stems from his own personal experience as a first-generation college student.
7.23.2026
A Poet and His (Lasting)
Song
The University of Dayton community has lost one of our greatest treasures with the death of Herbert Woodward Martin, yet his voice will endure.
7.23.2026
In memoriam: Herbert Woodward Martin, professor emeritus of English, poet and
scholar
Herbert Woodward Martin leaves behind a 55-year legacy at UD, teaching generations of students in creative writing and African American literature.
5.12.2026
IPI executive director, professor receives lifetime achievement
award
Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski is the first woman to receive the Salesian Guild of Cincinnati’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
5.7.2026
Running Back Looking
Forward
Sean Banks will be graduating on May 10 with experience in media production, credits on a documentary, involvement with advocacy and an award to his name — all things he credits to his football career.
5.4.2026
Video production students and dietetics lab collaborate for nutritional cooking
show
The shoot gave students real-world experience in video production and sharing clear, concise nutrition messaging.
Humanities and Social Sciences
4.27.2026
UD student’s Chinese studies minor enhances global engineering
journey
An engineering student's minors in Chinese and Asian studies creates opportunities to collaborate with peers from other countries.
4.21.2026
New book examines how vice presidents shape campaigns,
presidencies
The book examines how modern vice presidents have been transformed from an afterthought to one of the president’s most important governing partners.
4.13.2026
UD Statehouse program helps students build networks, launch careers in
Columbus
The program connects course concepts to real-world policymaking and helps students build professional networks in Columbus.