Alumni and Friends Making an Impact

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.

Giving November 02, 2023

Donors: Making Front Porches Possible

She may have grown up in North Carolina, but Lauren Cloos always knew there was a front porch with her name on it at the University of Dayton.

Giving October 31, 2023

An Enterprising Flyer

Macy Buck ’25 was so appreciative of the donor-funded scholarships she received that she was determined to use the opportunity to her advantage. And she has.

Giving October 26, 2023

Impact in Action

Alumni and Friends Making an Impact

Giving October 26, 2023

Strengthening Our Foundation

In the 1950s, University leaders had the tremendous foresight and commitment to begin buying the houses that would become what we know as the student neighborhood today. That investment ensured that the word “community” would forever be used by alumni and students as one of the first that comes to mind when describing how it feels to learn and grow at UD.

Continuing Education October 26, 2023

First an airman, now a Flyer

Shelby Dennhardt’s life in the U.S. Air Force was regimented; he served, worked, lived and ate with his unit for four years. So when he left the Air Force, he felt listless and isolated, until he found UD’s Military and Veteran Programs and Services.

Campus and Community October 20, 2023

60 Years of Christmas Magic

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.