Blogs

One of the biggest post-pandemic challenges to faith development on any campus — or in any community — is motivating active involvement. UD students are making a difference with Campus Ministry.

When senior Tina Sandhu came to the University of Dayton, she noticed something was missing. As a psychology major and previous member of her high school’s Hope Squad, Sandhu realized that the University could benefit from a similar program. 

Whether a student wants to work in politics, advance policy or engage in community advocacy, three of the University of Dayton’s College of Arts and Sciences programs and immersions are sparking passions and fulfilling those desires.

The NSF awarded a University of Dayton computer scientist a grant to explore commercialization opportunities for an artificial intelligence-powered traffic simulator.

In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent.  

The two-time UD alumnus and inventor of basketball's Elam Ending will be the guest speaker for the health and sport science annual student awards.

We’ve been busy working on sustainable development and human rights on campus, in Dayton, and around the world.

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Dayton received new high-low exam tables and new equipment, thanks to a generous donation from Dave '71 and Norma '71 McCarthy.

LAst summer, UD student Megan Oleksik had the opportunity to intern as a water engineer withEngineers in Action in La Paz, Bolivia.

When Dr. Sidaard (Sid) Gunasekaran ’12 ’16 won the prestigious KEEN Rising Star Award, the organization awarded him a sleek electric guitar, worthy of a rock star. He is a rock star among students and faculty in the School of Engineering and in the aerospace engineering world.