3.24.2025
Flyers in Hollywood ... and
Beyond
For senior Hayden Parsons, her four years at the University of Dayton have been leading her to one thing. But if you think it’s graduation, you’d be wrong. For communication majors like Parsons, the Flyers in Hollywood trip is the culmination of their hard work, and the start of their future careers in media.
Giving
3.17.2025
Connections Lead to
Careers
When Michael Nguyen, a senior studying computer science, went to the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers conference during the fall semester, he was hopeful he would walk away with job leads. He got one better — a job offer after graduation.
Giving
3.17.2025
Legally Learn, Lead and
Serve
Third-year law students in the University of Dayton’s Leadership Honors Program are working collaboratively and gaining invaluable professional expertise while making a social impact on critical issues.
Giving
3.10.2025
Building Community, Developing
Leaders
When COVID-19 disrupted campuses across the nation, in-person classes quickly folded. UD leaders not only recognized the threat to learning, they knew community, fundamental to everything UD, needed their support.
Athletics
3.10.2025
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.
Faith/Mission
2.25.2025
Walking With
Fire
Mason Hennessy, a sophomore communication and religious studies and theology major, scored a press pass and a one-week pilgrimage to the Synod on Synodality in October. He came back to campus with more than a few warm memories; he came back on fire.
Giving
2.24.2025
From Injury to
Inspiration
Austin Schlater was training for the military when a nasty back injury introduced him to physical therapy. Now he’s learning how to help others recover from their injuries as a second-year doctoral student in the Department of Physical Therapy at UD.
Giving
2.17.2025
Designed to
Succeed
Engineering competitions aren’t in short supply, and they offer incredible opportunities for students to work across disciplines in “real-life” situations. But often the biggest challenge they face is funding.
Giving
2.17.2025
Building a Home Away From
Home
When Jeslyn Singson attended UD’s Asian American Association’s first retreat in 2024, she knew she was experiencing something special — fellowship, connection and a sense of belonging.
Service
2.14.2025
In the Spotlight: 10 Under
10
Ten years. That’s all it took for these young alumni to change lives and leave a lasting mark on the world. They have taken the lessons of “Learn. Lead. Serve.” from UD and carried them forward into their careers to make an impact in society.