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News releases older than 2015 can be found at the University's eCommons site.

Faculty and Staff June 13, 2025
Father Jim Fitz, S.M., to semi-retire; assist with transition of new VP for mission and rector

The University of Dayton today announced a leadership transition for its vice president for mission and rector position, a role central to upholding the University’s Catholic, Marianist identity. 

Faculty and Staff June 13, 2025
UD in the News June 7-13

Sociologist Art Jipson and education law expert Charles Russo contributed to The Conversation and School Business Now, respectively. Regional and local media highlighted UD research, the Greater West Dayton Incubator and onMain.

Campus and Community June 06, 2025
UD in the News May 31-June 6

Education law expert Charles Russo contributed to The Conversation and Catholic World Report. The Dayton Business Journal and Dayton Daily News reported on plans for onMain's first building and the Greater West Dayton Incubator's new director.

Faith/Mission May 30, 2025
UD in the News May 23-30

Education law expert Charles Russo wrote about a U.S. Supreme Court decision for The Conversation and Catholic World Report. Newsweek sought the expertise of Paul McManamon in UD's Lidar and Optical Communications Institute.

Humanities and Social Sciences May 23, 2025
UD in the News May 17-23

The Associated Press, for a story picked up nationwide, and many local and regional media talked to Human Rights Center Executive Director Natalie Hudson about the NATO assembly in Dayton. AP also quoted faculty in other stories distributed widely.

Business May 20, 2025
UD in the News May 9-16

The Associated Press, Fox News, The Conversation and outlets in Spain, Canada and Australia sought faculty expertise. Local media highlighted UD's involvement in the Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly and the Imagining Community Symposium.

Faculty and Staff May 15, 2025
University of Dayton professor Natalie Hudson to speak on NATO panel

Natalie Hudson, professor of political science, research professor of law and executive director of the University of Dayton Human Rights Center, will speak on the current state of the United Nations Women, Peace and Security Agenda during the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session May 22-26, in Dayton.

Business May 09, 2025
UD in the News May 3-9

The Associated Press, Ms., Catholic World Report and the Dayton Daily News are among the media citing UD expertise or research. WDTN.com highlighted the honorary degree entrepreneur and non-profit investor Larry Connor will receive at graduation.

Humanities and Social Sciences May 09, 2025
Papal Experts in the News May 3-9

At the sight of white smoke, Catholic experts jumped into action, sharing expertise with FOX News, The Wall Street Journal, NewsNation, The Washington Post, and TV and radio stations in Washington, D.C., and the San Francisco bay area, among others.

Faculty and Staff May 08, 2025
Pope Leo XIV: UD scholars reflect on new leader’s social mission and Marian devotion

University of Dayton faculty offer early reflections on the election of Pope Leo XIV, highlighting his deep roots in the Americas, his commitment to Catholic social teaching; and his emphasis on unity, peace and dialogue. Faculty also noted his strong devotion to the Virgin Mary, made clear in one of his first public acts: leading the crowd in St. Peter’s Square in the Hail Mary prayer.