President's Blog: From the Heart

As the tragic events unfolded in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, I prayed for the respect for the dignity of every person and the radical spread of love to overcome hate.

Welcome to our very special community, Class of 2021! When I greeted the Class of 2020 last August as Dayton?s newly named president, I was not in a position to offer much insider advice because I was a ?freshman? myself, still figuring out the names of all the buildings, working hard to make friends and colleagues, developing new and productive habits, and stretching myself in my new environment. I survived my first year. In fact, I thrived, and I know you will, too.