Alumni and Friends Making an Impact

For Chloe Chelovitz ’24 and Fiona Dusenberry ’24, it's never too soon to start thinking about Christmas — Christmas on Campus that is. This merry pair are the co-coordinators determined to make the 60th annual Christmas on Campus, the most magical yet.

“Leave it better than you found it.” This motto has inspired Shaq Tensley ’15 to give back to UD as a volunteer, and it has served him in his global travels. 

As we have all come back to campus for the start of a new academic year, the UD community is full of life. The campus is loud with the rustling sounds of a thousand footsteps; the academic buildings are packed with busy Flyers going to and from classes; the dining halls are filled with hungry stomachs, and the student neighborhood is lit up with front porch lights and lawn chairs. Much of the action is coming from the activities of SUA students who are networking with alumni, meeting with members of advancement, and encouraging a culture of philanthropy on campus.

Kaitlyn Redmond ’15 isn’t shy about her love for the University of Dayton. And as a Flyer Champion volunteer she shares that love, and her campus experiences, with prospective students who are considering UD.

There are lots of ways to measure success. For Steve Clark ’88, it’s about more than the job title or the amount of money you earn. When he defines success, he includes the ability to give back to the people and places you love.

Focusing on his clients served Curtis Farnsel well when he worked as an accountant. Now an assistant professor of accounting at UD, his focus on clients has turned into a passion for serving his students as they navigate critical career decisions.

On Sept. 16, all five of our 2023 University of Dayton Alumni Association Alumni Awards honorees returned home to the University of Dayton for a ceremony to celebrate everything they’ve done to make an impact.

The 2023 University of Dayton Alumni Awards were presented Sept. 16. Five honorees returned to campus for the events this year, including Ambassador W. Robert Kohorst ’75. But as this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Ambassador Kohorst returned to Dayton a few days early and met with some of the current students.

In 2023, Izzy Kemp logged nearly 200 strikeouts for the Dayton Flyers softball team. Thanks to scholarships, students like Izzy have the support they need to chase after their dreams and be the best they can be.

Three alumni left their mark on UD by using brush strokes to capture the partnership between the University, the Dayton Entrepreneurs' Center and the city of Dayton in a mural at The Hub Powered By PNC Bank.