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Point of Pride

Best Value College

according to U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review

Families of Prospective Students

For families with students who are exploring colleges, applying to UD or have been accepted to UD.

Info for Families of Prospective Students

Families of Newly Enrolled Students

For families with students who have confirmed their enrollment and are preparing to transition to UD.

Info for Families of Enrolled Students

Families of Current Students

For families with students who are currently attending UD.

Info for Current Flyer Families

UD in the News Oct. 10-16

Media statewide featured the University of Dayton's historic announcement of current Provost Darlene Weaver being named UD's 20th president. A podcast airing on NPR affiliates nationwide and The Conversation also shared faculty expertise.

Sustainability

10.16.2026

Interning with the Environmental Protection Agency

An sustainability major's internship allowed her to apply environmental and sustainability principles learned in the classroom to real-world projects with tangible impacts.

News

10.16.2026

Paul Haught to be interim provost

Paul Haught, the University's vice provost for faculty, graduate and professional education, will become UD's interim provost, effective Nov. 1, while Darlene Weaver begins her transition to UD president July 1.

Law

10.15.2026

Advocating for the Future

See how Taylor Tyler ‘22 is using her J.D. to not only help her clients but also to mentor the next generation of attorneys.

Libraries

10.14.2026

Memento mori

Imagery and liturgy in the Marian Library for Allhallowtide dates back centuries.