Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive Excellence

The University of Dayton’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence is rooted in the Catholic and Marianist conviction that every person has innate dignity because all people are made in the image and likeness of God. Social or cultural discrimination is incompatible with God’s design. Efforts to lead everyone to excellence through access and inclusion emanate from the University of Dayton’s call to solidarity and the common good.

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President 04.06.25

Humble Beginnings, Lasting Impact

"At UD, the practice of law is not merely a profession — it is a calling," President Eric Spina told more than 200 people at the School of Law's 50th anniversary celebration. "(This is) a place where future lawyers are not only committed to professional excellence but also to making the world more just and equitable. This is the Marianist philosophy in action."

President 05.12.25

Learning By Doing 101

As a student athletic trainer, Kat Blandford '26 is literally receiving hands-on experience as she helps treat injuries sustained by her fellow Flyers.

Humanities and Social Sciences 05.05.25

UD students address gendered injustices through GIVE internship program

Students in the GIVE internship program learn and teach about violent extremism in Ohio through a gendered lens.