Blogs

University of Dayton senior Joseph Reichel wanted to do a restoration project through the Dean’s Summer Fellowship program.

Students in the sport management program had the opportunity to volunteer with the NCAA Women's Final Four in Cleveland last April.

I asked Ben Thomas and Molly Potter — president and vice president of the UD student body since last May — to pick up my blogging pen and provide you with thoughts about serving as visible student leaders on campus, including the joys and challenges and any lasting lessons.

Congratulations to all of the students, faculty and staff who are honored with awards from the School of Education and Health Sciences.

Two mechanical engineering students were awarded full scholarships for their junior and senior years through the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) and the Clare Boothe Luce Program (CBL), which are dedicated to increasing the participation of women in engineering in higher education.

Mary Ellen Dillon's students examined the science, history and politics of air pollution — and how they can advance the health of their communities.

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. 

"You have been blessed with the opportunity to do something extraordinary with your lives. In the words of 'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, 'Don't throw away your shot,'" University of Dayton President Eric Spina told the Class of 2024 at spring commencement.

The University of Dayton's School of Business Administration launches the Career Flight Plan, offering one-credit courses to assist business majors in exploring career paths and developing professional skills. This initiative addresses students' career-focused needs by providing structured guidance throughout their academic journey, aiming to prepare them for success beyond graduation. 

Undergraduate student research experiences at UD can include conducting research over the summer and completing an honors thesis. Katie Hoener did both, which led to something bigger — authoring a textbook chapter with her mentor, Li-Yin Liu.