Faith/Mission
8.17.2026
College appoints Elizabeth Groppe as University Professor of Faith and
Culture
The endowed chair examines the roles of faith in addressing major issues in contemporary culture, drawing on the resources of the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Faculty and Staff
7.29.2026
In memoriam: Jane Zembaty, professor emerita of
philosophy
Jane Zembaty was the first woman faculty member in the UD Department of Philosophy and the first woman to chair the department.
Faculty and Staff
7.28.2026
College appoints John McCombe as associate dean for curriculum and student
success
John McCombe’s commitment to student success stems from his own personal experience as a first-generation college student.
Faculty and Staff
7.23.2026
In memoriam: Herbert Woodward Martin, professor emeritus of English, poet and
scholar
Herbert Woodward Martin leaves behind a 55-year legacy at UD, teaching generations of students in creative writing and African American literature.
Students
6.18.2026
UD undergrad's research finds city rooftop gardens double as ant
highways
Research by UD biologists shows green spaces on top of downtown buildings can be a wildlife habitat.
Faculty and Staff
5.26.2026
Endowed chair receives Fulbright Scholar award to teach, develop curricula in
Bhutan
Suki Kwon's project in Bhutan will explore the role of art and design in society through classroom teaching and community engagement.
Students
5.14.2026
Biology major takes on research and collegiate boxing in senior
year
Beyond her genetics research in the lab, Ja’Brina Hargrave-Perkins trains and competes with UD’s boxing club.
Campus and Community
5.11.2026
Fitz Center earns national honor for lasting community
impact
The award reflects nearly 25 years of work building reciprocal relationships with community partners across Dayton.
Health
5.8.2026
Ecuador medical immersion trip exposes students to cross-cultural health
care
A week in Ecuador pushed students to look past biological symptoms and see how culture defines healing.
Sciences
5.7.2026
Biology major awarded Goldwater Scholarship for STEM research
leaders
Ashley Williams is UD’s seventh Goldwater Scholar and the fourth in biology.