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

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.

Students May 20, 2025
Flyer Pitch awards record prize to students for helmet safety

The University of Dayton Flyer Pitch competition awarded more than $100,000 to student and community start-ups, with top prizes going to ventures tackling sports safety, supporting underserved youth and reducing wedding costs.

Students May 16, 2025
First-generation UD Sinclair Academy students celebrate milestone

Nearly 60 students are marking a major milestone this spring: completing their associate degrees through the UD Sinclair Academy and preparing to take their next steps at the University of Dayton. Among them are the program’s first Kessler Scholars — students who are the first in their families to pursue a four-year degree.

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.

Students May 05, 2025
Soon-to-be University of Dayton graduates show perseverance, resilience

Cynthia Bukirwa's 8,300-mile journey to graduation began with a 13-hour bus ride from her native Uganda to Nairobi, Kenya, on her way to Columbus, Ohio, to reunite with her mom after five years. Her next stop, inspired by her mom, is medical school.

Faculty and Staff May 02, 2025
UD in the News April 26-May 2

Experts continued to discuss the papal transition with appearances on Fox News, among others. Legal expert Charles Russo wrote for The Conversation and talked to Alabama Catholic Radio and National Catholic Reporter about a U.S. Supreme Court case.

Business April 25, 2025
UD in the News April 12-25

Town & Country magazine listed UD among 'the best merit aid scholarships.' Faculty contributed to The Conversation, the Academic Minute, Poets & Quants and RealClearMarkets. Spectrum News 1 Ohio featured a program for neurodivergent students.

Humanities and Social Sciences April 23, 2025
Papal Experts in the News April 21–25

News outlets nationwide — including NBC, Fox News, NewsNation, Univision and The Wall Street Journal — frequently have sought University of Dayton faculty expertise on the legacy of Pope Francis and what's next for the Catholic Church.

Students April 04, 2025
UD in the News March 28-April 4

BBC News, The Regulatory Review, Catholic World Report, and The Fashion Law are among the publications tapping University of Dayton faculty expertise. Local media highlighted the University's RECkids Camp and work with Habitat for Humanity.

Students March 28, 2025
UD in the News March 22-28

ABC and Fox Dayton 24/7 Now mentioned UD in its story 'The largest university anchored innovation hub in the country in downtown Dayton.' KUER-FM NPR Utah and WDTN-TV tapped the legal expertise of Charles Russo and Tom Hagel, respectively.