Blogs : University of Dayton, Ohio

Faculty and Staff

3.23.2026

Why I Started Defining "Syllabus" For My Students

For many of us, the syllabus is the almighty foundation of classroom management. But for students, the reality is often something entirely different.

Faith/Mission

3.20.2026

Active Looking with Annunciation Artwork

Celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation with a visit to the Marian Library’s Annunciation exhibits, enhanced by opportunities for reflection and interaction.

Erma Bombeck Writer Workshop

3.19.2026

Who's Publishing What: Dear Erma Bombeck in Heaven — What the Hell?!

If Erma Bombeck were alive today, what on earth would she say about the current state of world? In Dear Erma Bombeck in Heaven — What the Hell?! (Flint Hills Publishing), Jillian Van Hefty dares to imagine the answer.

Libraries

3.19.2026

Paul Laurence Dunbar Memorial: Then and Now

A booklet published in 1909 for the dedication ceremony in Woodland Cemetery emphasizes the memory and importance of the acclaimed writer.

Erma Bombeck Writer Workshop

3.19.2026

Who's Publishing What: Play You, the Role of a Lifetime

Through humor, storytelling and psychology, Pam Sherman's book Play You, the Role of a Lifetime will help readers step “onstage” with courage and conviction.

Business

3.17.2026

A Lesson in Perseverance

Sukumar Subramanyam Raja’s journey to the University of Dayton is a story of patience, determination, and purpose. After earning a computer science degree in India, he set his sights on a master’s program in the United States, but financial realities forced him to adjust his path. He completed an MBA, secured a well-paying job, and spent three years saving enough to make his dream possible.