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Taking Flight

Flyers Reach Incredible Heights

Inspired by our Catholic, Marianist traditions, UD develops the whole person: mind, body and spirit. Here, you'll engage the world, generating a critical mind, a compassionate heart and a solid résumé.

Along the way, you'll discover who you are called to be, explore your passions and make a positive impact on the world. When graduation arrives, you won't be entering the real world for the first time. You're already part of it — and prepared to soar.

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Student Stories

From conducting pediatric oncology research to developing hydroponics towers in Guatemala, students in every major learn from firsthand experiences. Flyers also consistently rank among the happiest in the nation and are more likely to graduate on time and be on track for a future they love.

Dual-discipline disinfection link-arrow link-arrow

Double the advising created a unique summer research experience for University of Dayton junior Brandon House, with some powerful results.
Campbell Domres at the Digital Transformation Center

Bridging Communication and Technology link-arrow link-arrow

A summer internship allowed communication major Campbell Domres to apply her skills in a technology environment.
Campus Sustainability Fellowship Students

Connecting My Finance Major to Sustainability link-arrow link-arrow

A student's summer fellowship connected his business background with his campus sustainability work.
UD student and Hanley Sustainability Institute Summer Fellow Grace Haas wears a pair of waders to do some hands-on work

Building More than a Resume: My Summer Fellowship Experience link-arrow link-arrow

A Hanley Sustainability Institute Summer Fellow reflects on the learning opportunities she encountered while working at Five Rivers MetroParks.

Engineering a global education link-arrow link-arrow

An opportunity to travel to Shanghai for his senior design project is only the tailend of recent UD graduate’s travel experiences with UD.
Members of the 2025 DC Flyers Cohort

DC Flyers: Soaring into Summer Internships link-arrow link-arrow

Thirteen Honors students had the opportunity to live and work in our nation’s capital this past summer through the DC Flyers program, an initiative of the University Honors Program.

Pre-health students gain real-world experience through Healing Hearts link-arrow link-arrow

Healing Hearts provides meaningful service opportunities for students in pre-health tracks. 

UD Student ESPN+ crew brings production skills from campus to the court link-arrow link-arrow

For the past nine years, ESPN+ has been working with UD students, teaching them how to produce live sports.

5-Time Champ: Student Run Flyer Fund Ranks #1 link-arrow link-arrow

What started with $1 million in 1999 is now a $75.5 million powerhouse. Discover how UD students are leading the nation in investment education—for the fifth year in a row.

Engineering the Magic through Internship with Walt Disney World link-arrow link-arrow

Second-year industrial engineering technology student Olivia Hooten got to experience how the Walt Disney Company magic is made through an industrial engineering internship in the fall of 2024.

Engineered for Impact: The Power of Co-op Experiences link-arrow link-arrow

At the University of Dayton, hands-on learning and strong industry connections help students turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact.

Discovering Community and Sustainable Innovation in Costa Rica link-arrow link-arrow

During spring break, first-year engineering students participate in the Costa Rica Immersion Program. There, students engage with real-world applications of their academic studies while exploring one of the world's leaders in sustainability.

Serving the Underserved link-arrow link-arrow

As a National Health Service Corps scholar, Halemah Shuman reflects on her drive to bridge health disparities, serve underserved communities, and the powerful motivation rooted in both personal passion and faith.

Strapped for Success link-arrow link-arrow

Hank Veeneman ’25 and Brayden Shepard ’25 won $200,000 in grant funding from the Ohio Third Frontier Commission’s Technology Validation and Start-up Fund for their business, Saturn Sports, to develop a football helmet chin‑strap monitoring system.

From Injury to Inspiration link-arrow link-arrow

Austin Schlater was training for the military when a nasty back injury introduced him to physical therapy. Now he’s learning how to help others recover from their injuries as a second-year doctoral student in the Department of Physical Therapy at UD.
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Success Starts Here

In addition to receiving a top-ranked education, you’ll benefit from a close-knit Flyer community, countless opportunities to get real-world experience, support for your learning and well-being, and peace of mind when it comes to cost.
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