The Campaign for the University of Dayton

We Soar

We are called to move our community beyond what might be toward what must be — elevating our trajectory and deepening our impact through action.

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Enabling Global Learning Opportunities

$5 million for study abroad

The generosity of Deb and Randy Tobias will help eliminate financial need as a barrier to participation in international learning experiences.

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Supporting Initiatives

$450,000 for Brain Health Collaboratory

A grant from The Dayton Foundation will support interdisciplinary research and community partnerships through UD's Brain Health Collaboratory.

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Since 1850, we’ve challenged the status quo. Now we’re charting our boldest trajectory yet: to raise $400 million by 2025 through a culture of philanthropy. For greater access to scholarships, academic excellence and hands-on learning opportunities — for all Flyers. We’re calling on you to help our community not just fly, but soar!

Campaign Goals

Help us accomplish these bold campaign goals to ensure a future of excellence for our beloved UD.

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$400 million is our comprehensive campaign giving goal.

19,250 Front Porch Society members is our participation goal.

2,800 new volunteer leaders in defined roles is our engagement goal.

Access

Research for the Common Good

For Juliano Aquilino ’23, scholarships played a large part in putting a UD education within reach, giving him the opportunity to utilize the University's top-notch research facilities.

Hands-On Learning

Engineered to Help

A future inspired by Christmas on Campus and biomechanics. Recent graduate, Marty Kilbane '21, found his path forward by following his heart and mind to help others.

Academic Excellence and Innovation

Saying Yes

Whenever possible, Anne Crecelius said "yes" to students to help them learn, grow and succeed. Our community is better because of her time with us, and her spirit will live on in the lives of the students she mentored.

Making an Impact

Every day, alumni and friends make a difference in the lives of students and strengthen the University. These stories are a few examples of how donors and volunteers help us become the best UD we can be.

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