Recent Posts
Continuing Education
8.21.2026
Your hair doesn’t stop growing. Why should your
mind?
Lifelong learning is about more than discovering something new—it can help us stay engaged, connected and mentally active as we age. One UDOLLI member explores the research behind lifelong learning and healthy aging, along with the friendships, curiosity and sense of purpose that make learning at any age worthwhile.
Read more about why curiosity has no expiration date.
President
8.20.2026
Hold the Door for Each
Other
I have always loved the energy and optimism that accompanies the beginning of an academic year. From Kennedy Union Plaza to Stuart Hall up on the hill, the campus is alive with possibilities.
Faith/Mission
8.17.2026
College appoints Elizabeth Groppe as University Professor of Faith and
Culture
The endowed chair examines the roles of faith in addressing major issues in contemporary culture, drawing on the resources of the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Faith/Mission
8.14.2026
Mary Needed Help,
Too
Mary is often remembered for her courage, wisdom and unwavering “yes” to God. But she was also a young woman who needed help along the way. This Assumption reflection explores the comfort of remembering Mary’s humanity—and the holiness of letting ourselves need others, too.
Business
8.13.2026
Where Grit Meets GPA: UD Business Student Athletes
Deliver
At Dayton, football players aren’t just competing on Saturdays; they’re leading the league in the classroom. Discover how business student athletes are redefining what success looks like.
Libraries
8.11.2026
The Gift of
Words
Recent donations of two rare dictionaries represent critical points in the history of language.
Alumni
8.11.2026
Building a Healthier
Community
After injuring her foot while studying abroad, Chloe Harves began an unexpected journey that would connect her education to her future career.
Alumni
8.7.2026
UD Irish Dance Team Takes Nationals to Another
World
Irish dance brought Katie Belvel to UD. She’s since helped the team earn back-to-back honors at nationals.
Business
8.6.2026
Turning Data Into Impact: Students Help Dayton Families
Thrive
When business economics and finance major Lauren Jakyma joined the Student Marianist Economic Research Fellowship (SMERF), she saw a unique opportunity to combine her passion for analytics with real-world community impact.
Libraries
8.5.2026
Snailed
It
One year since developing library-focused goals for student learning and real-world knowledge, librarians reflect on the positive experiences so far.