Recent Posts : University of Dayton, Ohio

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.

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.

9.8.2025

A Legacy Inspires and Empowers

When Kate Schreel ’25 learned that she had been selected as a recipient of the Linda and Theo Majka Social Justice Scholarship, she felt more than gratitude — she felt seen and empowered.