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Giving Priorities

Flyer Promise Program

Tomorrow's toughest challenges need today's brightest minds. UD's Flyer Promise Program makes a UD education attainable for Pell-eligible students at partner schools.

In addition to receiving generous financial aid and scholarships, Flyer Promise Scholars have a four-year flight plan that provides personal, professional and leadership advancement. Flyer Promise Scholars have access to mentorship, gain work experience and build strong relationships within their cohort and across campus.

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Fast Facts

Nearly 300 Scholars

enrolled since the program's inception

84% of Scholars

graduate in four years, compared to 49% nationally

Student Stories

On the right path link-arrow link-arrow

Junior Emanuel Vendrell Avagnina finds encouragement and support for his dream of being a doctor.

Belonging and Success link-arrow link-arrow

Homesick first-year student Daniela Mata was ready to transfer until her success coaches challenged her to see all the reasons she belonged. A simple list and faculty support helped the nursing major find her place and thrive.

Learn, lead, protect and serve link-arrow link-arrow

With a dedication to service, Roland Ivy ’27 sets his sights as high as they can go.

First to fly link-arrow link-arrow

It can be hard being the first in your family to attend college. At the University of Dayton, first-generation students are finding the support they need to succeed and thrive while building a true sense of belonging.

From despair, a stone of hope link-arrow link-arrow

UD's new Stones of Hope Fellowship empowers its first recipient, Ximena Silva-Aguirre, to grow in her conviction to help others. 

Sharing the Whole UD Experience link-arrow link-arrow

There are few things as impactful as seizing the opportunity to study abroad, but not every student can afford this life-changing experience. Thanks in part to generous donations to areas like the UD Fund and scholarship funds during One Day, One Dayton, more students are able to seize that opportunity.

Anastasia Stowers

When Anastasia thinks about UD, she smiles and says, "UD is such a community... I just can't help but succeed."

Ikeyaira Metcalf

Flyer Promise provided the support and encouragement that Ikeyaira needed to make an impact on the world.

Donor Stories
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06.16.2025

Why We Soar: Insight to impact link-arrow link-arrow

How a Flyer family decided to serve future students.
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12.04.2024

Why We Soar: A legacy of good link-arrow link-arrow

Two daughters came to UD. Their parents couldn't help but support a Catholic education to ensure others could benefit. Meet the Oravitz family and their dedication to the common good.
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09.20.2024

Leader, brother, giver link-arrow link-arrow

Where can you adopt a highway, grow the digital age and play watermelon shot put? For Brian Witchger ’94, it was at the University of Dayton.
Giving
08.05.2024

The Complete College Experience link-arrow link-arrow

As she was growing up, Donna Fournier Nock ’83 witnessed her father persevere as a nontraditional student. It was a struggle. He worked full time during the day to support the family and went to school at night to improve his family’s prospects.