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The University of Dayton has received $353,378 from the National Science Foundation to educate the next generation of researchers working on semiconductor materials and electronic and photonic devices.

President Eric F. Spina participated in a Dayton Business Journal Q&A. Several media featured UD's role in the First Four. The Hill published an op-ed by rail industry expert Michael Gorman. Three legal education publications featured the law school.

JoAnna “Gigi” Walker transferred to UD last fall, unsure if there would be a place for her. When she saw a flier with a rainbow on it marketing a new group for LGBTQ+ STEM majors, she followed the rainbow to a pot of gold: a community.

Formerly unhoused, Rob Robinson has dedicated his life to advocating for fair and adequate housing for all. For his efforts, the University of Dayton Human Rights Center will honor Robinson with its Romero Human Rights Award.

The Conversation, The National Desk, Politico and The Circuit News are among the national outlets seeking UD faculty expertise. Regional and local media highlighted several faculty and initiatives, including the NCAA First Four.

Two University of Dayton programs developing the next generation of public servants received a boost from the AES Ohio Foundation.

University of Dayton Public Safety is one of two police agencies in Ohio to complete the International Association of Chiefs of Police pledge to improve interactions with people with mental health conditions.

The University of Dayton has reduced summer undergraduate tuition to help students who wish to use the summer months to advance toward their degrees.

Legal expert Charles Russo wrote for The Conversation. Newsweek sought the expertise of aviation historian Janet Bednarek. The Baltimore Sun listed Shannen Dee Williams' book on Black Catholic nuns among 10 books celebrating Black heritage.

The Conversation, Associated Press, Eos and Sinclair Broadcasting's The National Desk highlighted UD faculty expertise. Ohio cable news outlet Spectrum News 1 featured McIntosh Scholarship winner Gabby Davis.