President's Blog: From the Heart

President March 24, 2025

Life Lessons

If I could tell my 20-year-old college student self a thing or two, it would be this: break out of your comfort zone and embark on an untraditional spring break trip — not to the beach but to a new culture in another land.

President March 19, 2025

Caring for the Whole Person

If I were to choose one word to describe the now-under-construction Health and Wellbeing Center, it would be holistic. At UD, we educate the whole person — mind, body, heart and spirit.

President February 28, 2025

Lessons in Service

"Their work is deeply rooted in helping students find their path and discover their vocation," said University of Dayton President Eric Spina about Jennifer Dalton and Verb Washington, the 2025 recipients of the Lackner Award. "Both Jen and Verb model the Marianist way of leading through service to others."

President February 25, 2025

Common Ground

Dennis Currier’s UD men’s soccer teams are wildly diverse — and wildly successful. That’s a winning strategy, on and off the field.

President January 31, 2025

A 175-Year Legacy

From my office in St. Mary’s Hall, I often find myself gazing out the window at the towering yet graceful Immaculate Conception statue on the Roesch Library lawn. With arms outstretched, Mary welcomes all who enter our campus.

President January 13, 2025

The Race to be Blue

This is one of those feel-good, behind-the-scenes stories that deserves to be part of University of Dayton lore.

December 24, 2024

A Christmas Reflection

"On this Christmas Eve, I find myself reflecting on the unwavering faith of Mary, who holds such a special place in the hearts of the Marianists and our campus community," University of Dayton President Eric Spina writes in his Christmas message to students, faculty and staff.

President December 17, 2024

Access Matters

We want to make it easier for first-generation and low-income students to attend the University of Dayton by connecting them to each other and to the financial, advising and academic resources they need to thrive and graduate.

President December 02, 2024

One Magical Night

“There’s nothing like Christmas on Campus anywhere in the world.” That’s not an overblown statement from Christmas on Campus co-coordinator Gabby Backus ‘25. For me — and tens of thousands of Flyers over six decades — this is a night of pure joy and selfless giving.

President November 27, 2024

A Time for Family

"As we gather this Thanksgiving, may our tables be spaces where everyone feels valued, heard, nurtured and supported," University of Dayton President Eric Spina writes in a message to the campus community.