President March 04, 2024

The Joy of Serving

Camryn Yacks’ teammates shouted out encouragement after she air-balled her first shot playing wheelchair basketball. As athletes with disabilities, they know it’s not easy the first time you wheel out on the court, even if you were a college athlete like Camryn.

Service March 01, 2024

Joe Twiner ’18

Looking back, it seems every step Joe Twiner ’18 took after graduating from the University of Dayton was leading him home to his now farm.

Campus and Community February 22, 2024

UD doulas scholarships aim to address Black infant and maternal mortality

The University of Dayton’s Health Equity Activation Think Tank will fund training and certification for 10 doulas.

Giving February 15, 2024

Because of UD

Keith ’78 and Paula ’81 Cosby found each other through UD. It wasn’t on campus, though, but 500 miles away in Atlanta on a train platform after a baseball game. Three months after reuniting with each other, they were engaged to be married.

Business February 15, 2024

University of Dayton MBA Program Embraces Servant Leadership Through Annual Food Service Event

The University of Dayton's MBA Program intertwines community service and networking by volunteering with the Dayton Food Bank. This initiative sets the stage for robust community involvement and truly embodies the core principles of Marianist values.

Giving February 14, 2024

Connecting Parents Through Volunteering

Sending your child off to college can be tough, especially when their new school is hundreds of miles away. But out-of-state parents Monique Colter and Dodie Swift are overcoming that distance and are as engaged and connected as ever.

Faith/Mission February 13, 2024

Religious studies professor honored as co-editor of ‘American Catholic Studies’

UD theologian Nicholas Rademacher was honored for his role as co-editor of the journal, American Catholic Studies.

President February 09, 2024

Bridge Builders

Julie Banks and Tom Weckesser, recipients of the 2024 Lackner Awards for their significant contributions to the University of Dayton's Catholic, Marianist character, are "bridge builders who quietly, humbly and lovingly lead by example," said University of Dayton President Eric Spina.

Engineering February 08, 2024

Jenna’s Journey: Ethos Experience Brings Clean Water to Rural Communities in Exchange for Cultural Appreciation

Jenna Ladd, a senior mechanical engineering student, embarked on a life-changing journey during an Ethos breakout in May 2023.

Faith/Mission February 06, 2024

UD pre-medicine graduate spends gap year volunteering at local homeless shelter

UD alumna Sophia Bair ’23 is spending a 'gap year' before medical school gaining clinical experience at the St. Vincent de Paul Gateway Shelter.