President's Blog: From the Heart
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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.
President
November 21, 2024
Gratitude
Bella Lungren, a senior education major, smiled as she surveyed the Kennedy Union ballroom, filled with scholarship donors and her classmates whose lives have been transformed through their generous gifts.
President
November 12, 2024
A Heaping Helping of Hospitality
The aroma of Brother Mitch Schweickart, S.M.’s homemade spaghetti sauce hit me the moment I walked through the front door.
October 27, 2024
When Socrates Meets AI
Will ChatGPT lead to the demise of original thinking, or will it make University of Dayton students better thinkers?
President
October 14, 2024
A Healthier Community
In an ambitious undertaking, University of Dayton students are devoting thousands of hours to addressing health inequities and working with community partners to bring better care to all, particularly underserved populations.
President
October 12, 2024
High Dividends
"Long before 'experiential learning' became hot in higher education, Dick and Sue Davis knew the value of giving business students the opportunity to put their learning into action in a field that requires risk, innovation, creativity, teamwork and thoughtfulness," University of Dayton President Eric Spina said at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Davis Center for Portfolio Management.