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11.19.2025
IBM, University of Dayton announce research collaboration for next-generation semiconductor
technologies
The agreement for the joint research and development of next-generation semiconductor technologies and materials aims to advance critical technologies for the age of AI; including AI hardware, advanced packaging and photonics.
10.13.2025
UD in the News Oct.
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Local and regional media featured UD's "dream school status," a gift to bolster human rights studies, the Flyer Pitch competition, a partnership to improve mental health services for college students, lung cancer research and development at onMain.
10.10.2025
$1.72 million gift to establish professorship in justice, human rights
studies
Shaped by experiences of violence and war, University of Dayton alumnus Jack Meagher's goal is to bring peace to the world, a goal he is supporting with a $1.72 million gift to establish a professorship in justice and human rights studies at UD.
8.1.2025
UD in the News July 26-Aug.
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Local media reported on UD's fundraising record, board and staff comings and goings, student research, and a new home for the Greater West Dayton Incubator. Christianity Today and news outlets in Canada tapped the expertise of sociologist Art Jipson.
7.23.2025
$1M+ grant supports Kessler Scholars program for first-generation college
students
The University of Dayton will receive $1.1 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Judy and Fred Wilpon Family Foundation for the Kessler Scholars program for students in the UD Sinclair Academy who are the first in their families to pursue a four-year degree.
Giving
7.22.2025
We Soared: Campaign reaches historic heights in supporting student access,
learning
The University of Dayton formally completed its "We Soar" comprehensive campaign June 30, exceeding its $400 million goal by $53 million. The financial goal was not the only record-setting achievement of this effort.
4.15.2025
University of Dayton to award honorary doctorate to Larry Connor — entrepreneur, non-profit investor,
astronaut
Larry Connor, a nationally recognized entrepreneur and non-profit investor with $5 billion in real estate assets across 17 U.S. markets, will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Dayton. His contributions extend beyond business — fueling education, scientific research and space exploration.