Experiential Learning
4.9.2025
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David Albrecht thought that as a future engineer his work would be technical and formulaic. Through his experiences at the University of Dayton, though, he discovered something more — the humanity of engineering in serving the common good.
Faith/Mission
3.31.2025
Leading in
Faith
Why is it important to know about Connor Moriarty? He’s double-majoring in communication and theology. Works on campus. Loves superheroes. Is kind of an intramural star. Oh, and he’s the reason UD will be a vibrant Catholic, Marianist university for another 175 years.
Giving
3.31.2025
Practice Makes
Perfect
Adam Hoffman took away plenty from a practice virtual interview with an alum — notes on his skills, a new connection and, most impressively, an internship.
Giving
3.24.2025
Community Creates
Opportunity
When Jalen Reed, a senior mechanical engineering major, speaks at high schools as a regional UD ambassador in his home city of Chicago, he’s honest that UD wasn’t his first choice. Now, thanks to the community he found, it’s his home away from home.
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.