Alumni and Friends Making an Impact
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Continuing Education
December 15, 2023
Making Waves
Before Michael Mongin ’19 was an engineer for the Air Force Research Laboratory, before getting a master’s degree, and before his research experiences and internships, he took a chance at 25 years old to pursue a bachelor’s degree at UD.
Athletics
December 13, 2023
Flying into the Record Books
Great coaching and scholarships brought Casey Bogues ’23 to the University of Dayton.
Campus and Community
December 04, 2023
Carlie Fahrnbach ’16
Carlie Fahrnbach ’16 knew early in her career that she was in the right field. As an intervention specialist with Cincinnati Public Schools, Fahrnbach is dedicated to helping young students with emotional and behavioral needs in the city’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. She also serves on the board of Wesley Chapel Mission Center, which offers services to some of the same students she helps during the day.
Campus and Community
November 29, 2023
A Homecoming Made on Air
Twenty-three years ago, large monitor carts were rolled down UD Arena’s ramp to allow media real-time stats access. Joe Pott ’00 was one of the media members as he called his last men’s basketball game for Flyer Radio.
Business
November 15, 2023
Dayton2Adobe
As a UD student, Jerry Stoffl '09 presented on the up-and-coming social media platform Twitter to his digital marketing class. Now he’s building digital strategies for multinational corporations at Adobe and connecting students to opportunities.
Students and Campus Life
November 14, 2023
Esports, Real Impact
Will Martin '22 launched UD Rocket League to play the video game of the same name with other UD students. Now the team is competing in the esport, providing experiences beyond playing the game and looking to grow through Flyer Funder.
Campus and Community
November 13, 2023
Cindy Brentlinger Palafox ’14
Mexico is a long way from the walls of the University of Dayton, but thankfully, UD gave Cindy Brentlinger Palafox ’14 the wings to fly. For the past six years, Palafox has been serving Tijuana Christian Mission, a children's home with locations in both Tijuana and Rosarito, Mexico. Palafox was a junior when she first visited TCM during a winter breakout trip.
Giving
November 09, 2023
Driving Diversity in Engineering
Doug McKeown ’84 remembers how a young engineer at his firm had to always carry engineering drawings, whether needed or not, so that they were not stopped from entering the project site.
Experiential Learning
November 07, 2023
Experience Abroad Reveals Vocation
Ajà McMichel knew she belonged at UD since she first stepped foot on campus, but it was her UD trip to Ghana that truly guided her to find her passion.
Students and Campus Life
November 07, 2023
Forever Grateful
Donor Appreciation Week is when we come together to express our gratitude for the generous individuals who make our experience at the University of Dayton possible.