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Giving May 23, 2025
Living Right Now
It’s the dream of most college students to graduate debt-free. But Aidan Garland ’25 walked across the stage at graduation owing close to $10 grand, and it’s all his fault.
Experiential Learning May 21, 2025
Graduating World Associates Reflect on Time with GIA
Graduating World Associates reflect on their time working for the Global and Intercultural Affairs Center.
May 18, 2025
O Say Can't I See

As a man of vision, which has saved me from walking into walls, I can see clearly that my eyes aren’t what they used to be.

Faith/Mission May 15, 2025
Rhonda Mercs appointed as executive director of the Center for Catholic Education

Mercs brings extensive experience collaborating with Catholic schools and an intimate knowledge of the Center's mission and programs.

President May 15, 2025
A Master Class in Leadership

Let’s talk about leadership. Over the course of my presidency and during a time of great challenge for higher education, five extraordinary individuals have offered UD a master class in servant-leadership. They’re the chairs of the University of Dayton's Board of Trustees, all of whom have been deeply devoted to the mission and promise of UD.

News May 12, 2025
2025 Annual Awards in SEHS

The School of Education and Health Sciences gives out a number of awards each year to students, faculty and staff. Here is a list of the 2025 award winners.

May 12, 2025
Motherhood: a Wealth of Writing Material
So much of motherhood at midlife (or at least the way it's been unfolding for me) has felt a bit like being nibbled to death by ducks.
President May 12, 2025
Learning By Doing 101

As a student athletic trainer, Kat Blandford '26 is literally receiving hands-on experience as she helps treat injuries sustained by her fellow Flyers.

May 11, 2025
Cone of Sloppiness

You scream, I scream, we all scream for…

Beer!

Well, I do when the grandkids aren’t around. But when they are, we all scream for ice cream.

Students May 11, 2025
What Am I Being Called to Do?
"As a Flyer, you are prepared to use your hard-won degree to create a life of great purpose — a life that makes a difference. You’re exactly what this world needs right now," University of Dayton President Eric Spina told the Class of 2025 at spring commencement.