Giving Impact : University of Dayton, Ohio

Together, We Are UD

For more than a century, donors have helped build a culture of generosity at UD — supporting scholarships, experiential learning and the student experience in ways that last. Because of you, Flyers are walking with the support of their Flight Crews, running in community with their friends, flying with real-world experience and soaring into lives of purpose and service.

That's the Catholic, Marianist mission in action, and it's possible because of this community.

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Together in Access

No Flyer walks the journey alone.

Your generosity makes it possible — a UD education shaped by community, purpose and hands-on experience. With you beside them, students are prepared to soar in service to the world.

After graduation, they join more than 135,000 welcoming alumni: a lifelong community that helps all Flyers soar.

Together in Purpose

Each number in this report tells a story — a scholarship that turned a dream into move-in day, a mentor whose guidance lasted well beyond the classroom, an internship that put years of learning to work and so much more.

This year we are realizing $41.3 million from the return on our endowments, while the value of UD's endowment stands at $1.07 billion. These funds support scholarships and invest in faculty and programs that lift Flyers toward their dreams. Continued investment performance keeps that legacy growing, carrying the Flyer journey forward for generations to come.

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Together in Support

Before Flyers soar forward, our community makes sure they're ready. UD volunteers show up in countless ways — mentoring, connecting and serving alongside students and fellow Flyers.

From Christmas off Campus to alumni gatherings across the country, this year 11,391 attendees came together at Flyer events nationwide, and alumni mentors invested their time directly in students' futures.

We are proud to have 1,081 active volunteers in defined roles and we welcomed 616 as new volunteers during the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Together in Commitment

Giving society members lead us forward with generosity and vision, shaping our legacy for generations.

This year, the John Stuart Society welcomed its largest induction class in history, with 92 new members joining a community of Flyers, each of whom has given $100,000 or more to UD over the course of their lifetime.

Whether you're a Front Porch Society member who gives year after year, a Leo Meyer Society member whose planned gift shapes UD's future, or an 1850 Society member who contributes at least $1,850 during the fiscal year, you are an essential part of UD's enduring legacy. Your commitment humbles us and your generosity inspires us, keeping the Flyer journey alive for generations to come.

Together, We Build the Future

To every donor and volunteer who made this year possible: thank you. The changes on campus due to your generosity are tangible.

This year, we opened the new Health and Wellbeing Center, giving students a welcoming home for compassionate care, counseling and wellness. And looking ahead, we are thrilled to share that the University of Dayton has received a historic $15 million gift to support construction of a new academic building for the School of Business Administration, another defining moment in UD's future.

Whether you gave $25 to support the men's tennis team, $100 to assist Campus Ministry or $2 million for a scholarship, you created an impact for all Flyers.

We can't wait to see how far we fly in the future, together.

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