Recent Posts : University of Dayton, Ohio

6.16.2026

Engineering the Perfect Pitch

Andrew Hill, a recent mechanical engineering master's graduate, is currently leveraging his technical expertise as an Applied Biomechanics Fellow for the Kansas City Royals for the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) season.

6.9.2026

Redefining the Traditional Path

For many, the path to an engineering degree follows a predictable timeline. For Kain Greeno, that path was forged through a decade of service in the United States Navy. His experience at UD highlights the strength of the veteran community and the power of a non-traditional perspective in the School of Engineering.

6.3.2026

Higher Ed Should Answer the Pope's Challenge

Every college president from public flagships to community colleges, private and public, should consider the challenges presented by Pope Leo XIV in his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. It speaks to our shared stakes: whether our graduates can still think, judge and do work that machines cannot or should not.

5.11.2026

Driving Innovation through the Future of Autonomous Systems

The School of Engineering recently introduced a pilot interdisciplinary robotics course designed to transform how students engage with autonomous systems. By prioritizing hands-on, applied learning, the course provides an accessible entry point into a field that is rapidly reshaping the industrial landscape.

5.7.2026

Finding Purpose in the Classroom and on the Field

Izzy Kemp didn’t come to the University of Dayton to choose between engineering and softball — she came to do both.

4.23.2026

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Reflects on the Interdisciplinary Approach to an Engineering Education

Students at the University of Dayton are driven to reach new heights and expand their knowledge through many different avenues. Gavin McHale, a Fall 2025 mechanical engineering graduate, reimagined his curiosity for learning and evolved his passions in new ways to build a versatile foundation for his future career.

4.16.2026

The University of Dayton Launches Global Career Accelerator to Equip Students with Real-World Experience and In-Demand Career Skills

Innovative one-semester program offers academic credit, resume-building projects, and certifications in high-growth areas like UX/UI, data visualization, and AI

3.4.2026

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