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

Sustainability September 26, 2024
!@#$%&: That hot sand making you hop across the beach may someday power your home

Anyone stepping barefoot across a hot beach knows sand stores heat. A University of Dayton researcher is working on extracting and storing heat from that sand and other sand-like materials, which someday may be used to power U.S. homes.

Law September 20, 2024
UD in the News Sept. 14-20

Climate scientist Shuang-ye Wu and education law expert Charles Russo wrote for The Conversation and Catholic World Report, respectively. Political scientist Christopher Devine offered his expertise to Washington Monthly and USA TODAY.

International September 13, 2024
UD in the News Sept. 7-13

UD political scientists offered analysis of this week's presidential debate. Legal expert Charles Russo talked to Catholic outlets about parental rights. Local media featured UD's 9/11 remembrance and blessing of first responders.

Human Rights September 06, 2024
UD in the News Aug. 31-Sept. 6

Local media highlighted anniversaries for the New Horizons Band and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Other media featured UD faculty expertise on legal issues, Catholic liturgy, politics, dictators, jobs, economy, interest rates, and immigration.

Research August 30, 2024
UD in the News Aug. 24-30

The Chronicle of Higher Education featured Anya Galli Robertson’s class. Aviation history Janet Bednarek shared her expertise with Forbes. International, Los Angeles and local outlets interviewed five political science faculty.

President August 23, 2024
UD in the News Aug. 17-23

Regional and local outlets highlighted UD in pieces about move-in weekend and the state’s announcement of onMain as Ohio’s second innovation hub. Several stories on political issues featured UD experts’ insights.

Campus and Community August 19, 2024
onMain gets $35 million from Ohio Innovation Hubs Program for Digital Transformation Center

onMain Inc., a partnership between University of Dayton and Premier Health, will receive $35 million from Ohio’s Innovation Hubs program, state officials announced Aug. 19 as they named Dayton the site of the state’s second innovation hub.

Students August 09, 2024
UD in the News Aug. 3-9

Fox, CNN, BBC, Newsweek and others talked to Christopher Devine about the Tim Walz pick. Alda Benjamen wrote for The Conversation about her work to preserve Yazidi and Christian heritage in Iraq. Spectrum News 1 Ohio featured Scott Hall in ‘Professor continues to help FBI, community five years after Dayton mass shooting.’ Local media highlighted UD’s new trustees and Flyer Promise program.

Faculty and Staff July 24, 2024
Samantha Langley-Turnbaugh named inaugural vice president for academic research

Samantha Langley-Turnbaugh, vice provost for graduate education, research and outreach, and director of online education at Northern Kentucky University, will become vice president for academic research at the University of Dayton Sept. 1.

Humanities and Social Sciences June 17, 2024
UD in the News June 8-14

The New York Times talked to school psychologist Elana Bernstein for its story What ‘Inside Out 2’ teaches us about anxiety. Al Jazeera tapped political scientist Christopher Devine for its story about 'everything you need to know' about VP candidates.