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Families of Prospective Students

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

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Families of Newly Enrolled Students

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

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Families of Current Students

For families with students who are currently attending UD.

Info for Current Flyer Families

UD in the News Jan. 10-16

Sociologist Art Jipson and education law expert Charles Russo contributed to The Conversation and Catholic World Report, respectively, while NPR and The National Desk sought the expertise of political scientist Christopher Devine.

News

1.15.2026

National report highlights commitment to access

A new report from the American Talent Initiative shows top universities — including the University of Dayton — are enrolling more students from lower-income families.

Erma Bombeck Writer Workshop

1.14.2026

Love, Loss, and the Year of the Bidet

2025 was one heck of a year (and that’s the clean version). It was a year defined by devastating departures, including what was left of my youthful good looks.

News

1.14.2026

Expert Chad Painter: DOJ actions against Washington Post ‘chilling’ for free press

University of Dayton media ethics expert Chad Painter is available to discuss the “chilling effect” of the Justice Department’s investigation into a Washington Post journalist, warning that the agency likely violated both protocol and the law.

News

1.13.2026

University joins national network empowering leaders in the Catholic Church

The University of Dayton is joining a network of 16 Catholic colleges and universities, funded by a $10 million grant, to strengthen "synodality" in the U.S. Catholic Church, or the way the Church engages in listening, dialogue and decision-making.