Blogs

John Boland ‘42 was a true engineer, and knew that was his passion from an early age. Recently passing at the age of 103, he lived out this passion until the very end.

College is a time for deep learning and discovery, and University of Dayton students grow through cultivated experiences in and out of the classroom.

Jenna Abdelhamed and Ramya Wilson spent the week before Christmas break in Panama through UD's medical and dental chapters of Global Brigades, tending to those in dire need of medical care. This life-changing experience was enabled by the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center, supported in part by gifts made during last spring’s One Day, One Dayton, UD’s annual day of giving.

Looking back, it seems every step Joe Twiner ’18 took after graduating from the University of Dayton was leading him home to his now farm.

2024 Marian Fellowship awardees Rebecca Janzen, Giovanna Sarto and Elizabeth Groppe

In the vibrant world of academia, where the pursuit of knowledge meets a deep-rooted passion for teaching, Dr. Carr-Chellman emerges as an inspiring Department Chair, faculty member, and instructor with unwavering commitment. His journey, marked by serendipitous beginnings and a broad spectrum of experiences ranging from pastoral roles to nonprofit management, underscores a profound dedication to education and its transformative power on human lives. This blog post explores Dr. Carr-Chellman's academic journey, highlighting his early, unexpected foray into teaching, his exploration into the area of adult learning and organizational capacity building, and his impactful research on profound learning and human flourishing. Through his story, we gain insights into the essence of academic freedom, the significance of student-centered learning, and the role of education in promoting social justice and nurturing excellence. Dr. Carr-Chellman's narrative is not just a chronicle of personal achievement but a beacon for those aspiring to make a difference in the world through the noble avenue of education.

Read about the Faculty-Led Programs headed abroad this summer.

Scott West highlights bestsellers, award winners and reading opportunities available to patrons of Roesch Library's leisure reading collection.

Read about this years cohorts for the COIL Fellows Program and Global Education Seminar.

Sam Duncan realized his passion was aerospace engineering when he watched SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launch in 2018.  Since then, the senior mechanical engineering student who is a member of the men’s cross country team has found a way to pursue the science behind air travel as he has accepted a full-time role with UDRI while working toward a master’s in engineering.