Impact
For our future
The University of Dayton is a powerhouse of alumni, students, faculty, parents, staff and friends. Together, we expand our community's influence and intensify the guiding light of our mission.
Volunteers in Action
Meet alumni who have stepped up to light the way for UD as we move forward with an ambitious plan to promote excellence, access and experience across the University.
Your Impact and Actions
McIntosh Scholar Surprise
Has Rudy been to your high school? UD awards the prestigious W.S. McIntosh Memorial Leadership Award Stivers School for the Arts to senior Jada Simone Gee, who aspires to be a drama therapist.
3D Printed Houses
ETHOS combines cutting-edge technology, local resources and some of our most dedicated Flyers to improve lives and do amazing things all around the world — like 3D printing houses in India.
Record-setting Research
UD set another research record in 2017 and rose in national rankings. We rank in the top 25 of all U.S. colleges and universities in eight categories, including second for sponsored materials engineering research and development.
Philanthropy in Community
Alumni, parents, faculty, staff, current students and friends all give together to engage each other and propel UD’s Marianist mission into the future. We grow brighter when we work together.
From Her UD Front Porch to the Front Porch Society
In a short Q&A, Emily Kaylor ’13 shares how — and why — she went from her UD front porch to becoming a member of the Front Porch Society.
Read more about Emily'Whatever I Can Do To Help'
Becoming a peer-to-peer ambassador can move the University forward while reconnecting you with your classmates and friends. Read why three alumni chose to become peer-to-peer ambassadors.
Read more about your peersONE DAY, only one place like Dayton
One Day, One Dayton was a smashing success. In this blog, Danielle Damon ’18 captured the highlights and the spirit of the day that left everyone feeling the Flyer love.
Read about 1Day1DaytonA $24 Check — A $1 Million Gift
Tsu-Teh (Larry) Soong ‘55 received a scholarship to attend UD six decades ago. As a way to honor his parents, he sent his first $24 paycheck from washing dishes home to China. Today, Larry and Dottie Soong are honoring his alma mater with a $1 million gift for scholarships.
Learn more about Larry and Dottie
“There’s something special about the University of Dayton. I can’t describe it; you just have to step foot on our campus. It’s a feeling. This is our UD.”
