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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.

Students July 26, 2024
UD in the News July 19-26

Political scientist Christopher Devine made another round of interviews with media worldwide after President Joe Biden's decision to not seek reelection. Faculty also talked to Inside Higher Ed, South Morning China Post and Catholic World Report.

Faculty and Staff July 16, 2024
UD in the News July 6-12

A pair of faculty wrote for The Conversation, including political scientist Christopher Devine who continued to make the rounds nationwide to discuss former President Donald Trump's pick for vice president.

Engineering June 11, 2024
Tarek Taha and Chris Yakopcic: Pioneers of innovation at the University of Dayton

In the halls of the University of Dayton, where innovation thrives, Tarek Taha and Chris Yakopcic are creating technological marvels. Their journey — from theoretical musings to tangible patents — has reshaped their careers.

Humanities and Social Sciences June 04, 2024
UD in the News May 25-31

The Dayton Daily News highlighted UD's role in training the semiconductor workforce. The Deseret News in Salt Lake City featured the University's DEI work. Media continued to seek political scientist Christopher Devine's expertise.

Technology December 15, 2023
UD in the News Dec. 9-15

A pair of faculty wrote for The Conversation. MoneyGeek talked to Christopher Calvin in accounting about 0% credit cards. Joy Losee in psychology sat down with Spectrum News 1 Ohio for a program on gun culture in the U.S.

Campus and Community December 01, 2023
UD in the News Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Inside Higher Ed listed the Roesch Library story and podcast studios among '5 new campus spaces for student thriving, wellness.' Political scientist Christopher Devine talked to The National Desk. Local media highlighted Christmas on Campus.

Faculty and Staff November 27, 2023
UD in the News Nov. 18-24

UD's Catholic, Marianist tradition was on display in the Caribbean, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and locally. Local media also featured the Dayton Arcade and UD's new Digital Transformation Center.

Technology November 17, 2023
UD in the News Nov. 11-17

Faculty shared expertise in The Conversation, Newsweek, Education Week and El Mercurio in Chile, and on WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio. Local media featured UD's Mass to honor veterans and UD receiving Choose Ohio First scholarships for STEM students.

Technology November 13, 2023
University awarded $1.2 million for Choose Ohio First scholarships

The University of Dayton was awarded nearly $1.2 million for Choose Ohio First scholarships to recruit and graduate students studying the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and health science fields.