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02.09.2026


UD in the News Feb. 1-6

UD President Eric F. Spina on Dayton 24/7 Now story about his retirement

Several local outlets covered President Eric Spina's retirement announcement plus tapped faculty expertise in law, fitness, political science and sociology. Faculty also contributed to The Conversation, Railway Age and Catholic World Report.

UD president Eric Spina to step down in 2027
WDTN-TV, Dayton 24/7 Now, WHIO-TV, Dayton Daily NewsDayton Business Journal and Flyer News
Eric F. Spina, president

Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away – Ohio’s example shows mixed results following new bans
The Conversation
Corinne Brion, educational administration

STB rejection of UP-NS merger: A delay, not a judgment
Railway Age
Michael Gorman, business analytics

Controversy continues: SCOTUS, the Ten Commandments, and public schools
Catholic World Report
Charles Russo, School of Law and School of Education and Health Sciences

Reflections on SCOTUS and transgenderism in women’s sports
Alabama Catholic Radio
Charles Russo, School of Law and School of Education and Health Sciences

'Built to last': Dayton's long-term strategy drives $1.7B in capital investment
Dayton Business Journal
University of Dayton

Election 2026: Who filed to run for Ohio statewide seats in May primary - incumbents term-limited
Dayton Daily News
Christopher Devine, political science

ICE raid reports at Fuyao, local school, hospital untrue: Rumors fan fears, put people at risk
Dayton Daily News
Art Jipson, sociology

Federal judge blocks TPS expiration, leaving Haitian status uncertain in Miami Valley
Dayton 24/7 Now
Ericka Curran, School of Law

Judge blocks plan to end protected status of Haitians; what's next
WHIO-TV
Ericka Curran, School of Law

Trump administration appeals decision blocking end of Haitian TPS
Dayton Daily News

Ericka Curran, School of Law

Dayton-area Valentine's Day fitness opportunities for couples
Dayton Daily News
Dani Ondreka, campus recreation