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President April 21, 2025
Pope Francis Reflections
In a message to the campus community after the death of Pope Francis, University of Dayton President Eric Spina reflects on his legacy and how his papacy "mirrored our values as a Catholic, Marianist university."
Faculty April 11, 2025
Help! AI Ruined My Class!
Many instructors report that students are cheating using AI. Likewise, many sources claim to have the solution, but do those solutions actually solve the problem and if they do, is the workload reasonable? In this post, we will address limitations with some of the popular "AI-fixers" and propose solutions that are realistic for the busy course instructor.
Libraries April 08, 2025
A Librarian’s Legacy

100 years after his birth, Marianist Brother William Fackovec’s work in the Marian Library lives on.

President April 06, 2025
Humble Beginnings, Lasting Impact

"At UD, the practice of law is not merely a profession — it is a calling," President Eric Spina told more than 200 people at the School of Law's 50th anniversary celebration. "(This is) a place where future lawyers are not only committed to professional excellence but also to making the world more just and equitable. This is the Marianist philosophy in action."

President April 04, 2025
Coffee and Charism

I often see UD's Catholic, Marianist spirit in the grand moments — such as when thousands gather at UD Arena for New Student Orientation Mass. This week, I experienced a smaller, quieter moment that showed the heart of our Marianist charism. 

Research April 03, 2025
Announcing 2025 Marian Fellows

2025 Marian Fellowship awardees: Jacob Phillips, Austin Cruz and Teresa Saxton

Research March 24, 2025
A Summer Garden in the Marian Library

Elizabeth Groppe was awarded the 2024 Resident Scholar Fellowship, allowing her to spend the summer deepening her appreciation for gardening — in the Marian Library.

Students and Campus Life March 11, 2025
Discover Resource Center helps undecided students find major, vocation
The center is a central location for program initiatives, which includes support for students who are considering changing their major.
Faculty March 10, 2025
College Faculty in the News: March 10, 2025

News agencies across the region, the nation and throughout the world often reach out to our faculty experts for their perspectives on today's issues.

Athletics March 10, 2025
This Family Flies Together
If this past year was a tee shot, it was a cannon from the back of the box — opening with our softball team bringing home the A-10 regular season and tournament trophies before classes began. Then the volleyball team and men's soccer both advanced to the Sweet 16.