Academic Excellence and Innovation
We Say Yes
Our students bring bold ideas to the table, and we want to turn more of those ideas into research, initiatives and solutions. And they graduate prepared for the next chapter of their lives, as shown by recent graduates — 98 percent were employed, pursuing a graduate degree or partaking in a serving program after graduating.
A priority of our campaign is to continue enabling UD to attract and retain exceptional faculty and develop innovative programs that enrich the student experience, setting Flyers up for success. With your support, we can invest in people and programs who will — like our Blessed Mother Mary — say yes to ideas that positively impact the world.
Innovation in Action
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Saying Yes
Explore Anne's StoryBeing a mentor to students was one of the things Anne Crecelius enjoyed most about being a faculty member at the University of Dayton. Whenever possible, she said "yes" to students to help them learn, grow and succeed. -
Simulating Public Speaking
Inspired by his own struggles with public speaking, UD junior Bao Truong created a VR simulator to allow users to practice presentations before a computer-generated crowd.Read the Story -
"Wow, An Accounting Class!"
Explore Marsha's StoryMarsha Keune teaches accounting to all UD business students. Some aren't too excited about the class, but then they see lessons extending beyond the classroom. Keune's willingness to help extends beyond their time at UD, too.
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Helping Students Find Their Path
Explore Verb's StoryVerb Washington took an unusual path to becoming a professor at the University of Dayton. Once here, he found a home.
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Studying Water Sustainability
The National Science Foundation awarded two UD researchers a grant to establish a link between rain-producing climate patterns and water supply in the Horn of Africa.Read the Story -
Making Inclusive Music
Daniele Shlomit Sofer is bringing new ways of thinking to the ongoing revision of the University of Dayton’s music theory curriculum to make it more inclusive.Read the Story
Hiring Fantastic Faculty
A side effect of the Great Recession was an opportunity for the University of Dayton. Of the 50 or so full-time faculty members hired from 2008 to 2010 and still at UD, more than half are serving or have served in positions of leadership
"I hope my gift helps elevate the technological edge of the UD School of Engineering."
Greg Stevens '93
Unconventional Test Lab
In the GEMnasium, students learn from each other and their unique perspectives as they develop creative confidence and new ways of thinking about complex problems.
Featured Initiatives
Research
With the help of students, faculty and researchers are asking questions and developing solutions to help others. By pursuing globally-significant research and development, we continue to pave the way to a better world.
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Learning and Teaching Forums
UD is continually exploring the best ways to engage students and prepare them for lifelong success. This annual conference features faculty and staff workshops, presentations, and discussions on innovative ways to teach and learn.
Explore the ForumNo. 1
Catholic university in engineering research and development.
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endowed chairs serve as leaders for innovative research, teaching and learning.
98%
of graduates employed, pursuing a graduate degree or partaking in a serving program after graduating.
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