Sustainability August 08, 2019

Solar prairie blooms into a 'living laboratory'

In less than two years, the University of Dayton has transformed the front lawn of Daniel J. Curran Place into a “living laboratory” dedicated to sustainability.

A solar array was installed in 2018 and a pollinator prairie was planted under those panels this spring. Those projects work hand in hand, according to Hanley Sustainability Institute student leader Elise Erhart. The solar prairie is the among the first in Ohio.

Human Rights July 01, 2019

Spring 2019 Highlights

The Human Rights Center focuses on human rights research and advocacy--both globally and within the U.S. The spotlight reviews our Spring 2019 activities, programming and research updates.

Human Rights June 26, 2019

SPHR 2019 Keynote Speakers

Social Practice of Human Rights 2019 convenes to address high risks threats that present themselves with unprecedented urgency. Each day includes a keynote address, a plenary, a mix of concurrent sessions, art exhibits and performances, and a forward-thinking workshop led by JustLabs and OpenGlobalRights. Keynote speakers include Opal Tometi, Zeynep Tufekci, and Anand Giridharadas

President May 23, 2019

A Lab With Wings

“Hey, who took my parking spot?” Visitors to Daniel J. Curran Place, home of the University of Dayton Research Institute, are doing a double take when they realize a gigantic Hercules C-130 aircraft has spread its wings in a corner of the spacious south parking lot.

Human Rights April 03, 2019

Teach In: White Supremacy and Hate

A Teach-in about White Supremacy from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9 in the Kennedy Union Torch Lounge where UD faculty and staff will share information about historical and contemporary white supremacy and hate movements, including in Ohio.

Human Rights March 06, 2019

2019 Social Practice of Human Rights Conference

The Human Rights Center will host its 4th biennial conference the Social Practice of Human Rights Conference SPHR19 on October 1-4, 2019. 

President January 23, 2018

A Place of Possibilities

When NCR announced its surprise move to Georgia, some people feared the former corporate headquarters would turn into a white elephant. Not former UD President Dan Curran. He saw the possibilities.