Recent News
News
10.2.2026
UD in the News Sept. 26-Oct.
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The National Desk and NPR spoke to Christopher Devine about midterm elections. The National Desk and local media interviewed Tom Hagel about a local murder case. Charles Russo wrote about religious charter schools for The Conversation.
UDRI
9.25.2026
UDRI at 70: Building on a legacy of
innovation
Seventy years ago, Air Force requests for support solving complex technology challenges ignited the formation of the University of Dayton Research Institute. Today, UDRI is a nationally recognized research powerhouse, advancing technologies that strengthen national defense, support industry, and move innovation from the laboratory into the real world.
News
9.25.2026
UD in the News Sept.
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National media sought the expertise of UD political science and marketing faculty. Local media highlighted UD's recognition among the nation's top universities, development at onMain, research into AI's affect on children, and student entrepreneurship.
News
9.25.2026
Lindsay Girardin named UD’s next vice president for facilities management and planning and auxiliary
services
Lindsay Girardin named UD’s next vice president for facilities management and planning and auxiliary services
News
9.22.2026
UD among U.S. News' top universities, best value, best undergrad
teaching
US News & World Report named the University of Dayton among the top national universities, best values and best for undergraduate teaching in its 2027 rankings.
News
9.18.2026
UD in the News Sept.
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WDTN-TV highlighted the University's remembrance of 9/11. The Academic Minute, AFP in France, Our Sunday Visitor News, Vox, Statehouse News Services, Spectrum News 1 Ohio and Catholic World Report also tapped faculty expertise.
News
9.16.2026
University of Dayton builds AI tools for K12 schools under $1.4M
grant
The University of Dayton will help build AI tools that speed up feedback on school improvement plans and reduce administrative burden. The $1.4 million project is funded by the Gates Foundation.