1850-2025
175 Years of Catholic, Marianist Education
Forward Together
The Forever Marianist Initiative ensures that we will always be guided by our Catholic, Marianist mission.
Forever Marianist
It’s one thing to say the University of Dayton is a Catholic, Marianist university, but how does the University continue to weave those values into the fabric of everyday campus life as the number of vowed religious continues to decrease?
"Faith should not only be a light in the mind, but it should be in the heart as well. There must be in faith a disposition of the heart; love of truth."
— Blessed William Joseph Chaminade
A Mission in Motion
The University of Dayton's history began with an act of faith 175 years ago, and our Marianist spirit continues to drive us forward in community. Now you can step through the years with us. Explore our interactive timeline and read about the history of UD.
