Submissions from 2026
Biology major takes on research and collegiate boxing in senior year, Devin Chivers
Fitz Center earns national honor for lasting community impact, Devin Chivers
Ecuador medical immersion trip exposes students to cross-cultural health care, Elisabeth Watson
Biology major awarded Goldwater Scholarship for STEM research leaders, Dave Larsen
Video production students and dietetics lab collaborate for nutritional cooking show, Lauren McCarty
UD student’s Chinese studies minor enhances global engineering journey, Elisabeth Watson
New book examines how vice presidents shape campaigns, presidencies, Meagan Pant
UD Statehouse program helps students build networks, launch careers in Columbus, Devin Chivers
History students access Air Force Museum Archives at Wright-Patt for the first time, Lauren McCarty
Reach Out clinical experiences enrich UD pre-health, physician assistant students, Kate Chesar
Walking the Ancient Path: Theology course prepares students for Camino de Santiago, Elisabeth Watson
Photography professor, alumna partner on ‘Price of Eggs’ exhibit at MOCA Cleveland, Dave Larsen
Five students win McGrath Awards for research in Catholic Intellectual Traditions, Devin Chivers
Charting advocacy: UD senior maps history of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Catholic Church, Elisabeth Watson
In Memoriam: Michael Barnes, professor emeritus of religious studies, Dave Larsen
National Endowment for the Humanities awards $38K for ‘Educating the Whole Scientist’, Dave Larsen
Submissions from 2025
"Flyers in Chicago" connects PR seniors with Windy City alumni, Devin Chivers
National Science Foundation awards computer scientists $350K for early-career research, Dave Larsen
Undergraduate research uncovers wildlife adaptations on solar arrays, Elisabeth Watson
Society of Biblical Literature honors UD religious studies scholar, Lauren McCarty
Fitz Center student fellow spent summer supporting Dayton's homeless youth, Lauren McCarty
A taste of the humanities: Food, culture and connection at UD, Devin Chivers
UD psychology, criminal justice studies major named Newman Civic Fellow, Dave Larsen
Cybersecurity and student research: preventing AI deepfake attacks on UD campus, Lauren McCarty
Fellowship program pairs students with science, engineering faculty for summer research, Dave Larsen
UD internship bridges communication, technology at Digital Transformation Center, Devin Chivers
UD media ethics professor wins national honor for teaching excellence, Dave Larsen
UD students awarded two of five national arts and humanities scholarships, Dave Larsen
Students, young alumni awarded national scholarships to study, teach abroad, Dave Larsen and Emily Clemenson
In Memoriam: Dick Peterson, professor emeritus of mathematics, Michelle Tedford
In Memoriam: Perry Yaney, professor emeritus of physics, Dave Larsen
In Memoriam: William Roberts, professor emeritus of theology, Dave Larsen
In Memoriam: Kevin Sorg, faculty in graphic design, Shannon Miller
UD hosts Mandarin Chinese summer camp with $136K NSA STARTALK grant, Dave Larsen
Hanley Sustainability Institute awarded $70K to standardize campus recycling, Dave Larsen
UD wildlife ecologist awarded ODNR grant to track black bears recolonizing Ohio, Dave Larsen
Neuroscientist awarded $413K to study brain disorders, mentor student research, Dave Larsen
Moral Courage Project students document Atlanta ‘Stop Cop City’ protests, Lauren McCarty
Award-winning UD design project advances to national competition, Elisabeth Watson and Devin Chivers
Pre-health students gain real-world experience through Healing Hearts, Skylar Christian
UD students address gendered injustices through GIVE internship program, Skylar Christian
Connecting differences: the Inside-Out program at the University of Dayton, Skylar Christian
Pride of Dayton marches across the pond for London Band Week, Elisabeth Watson
Students shadow physicians, serve veterans at Dayton VA Medical Center, Kate Chesar
Conductor inspires youth orchestra members to continue musical journeys at UD, Devin Chivers
In Memoriam: Conrad L’Heureux, professor emeritus of religious studies, Dave Larsen
Cat advocacy club finds homes for feral cats on UD campus, Lauren McCarty
UD Student ESPN+ crew brings production skills from campus to the court, Elisabeth Watson
Discover Resource Center helps undecided students find major, vocation, Dave Larsen
Latin American film festival brings together UD and Dayton communities, Devin Chivers
Six students win 2025 McGrath Award for research in Catholic Intellectual Traditions, Devin Chivers
In Memoriam: John Kauflin, professor emeritus of mathematics, Dave Larsen
In Memoriam: Albert Fratini, professor emeritus of chemistry, Shannon Miller
UD historian honors, interviews Martin Scorsese at NYC’s Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dave Larsen
UD art and design students find inspiration, make connections on annual NYC trip, Lauren McCarty
Dayton Civic Scholars receives national award for excellence in community engagement, Dave Larsen
UD theologian awarded $40,000 grant for book on America’s Black Catholic movement, Dave Larsen
UD professor among team publishing findings from catastrophic Himalayan flood, Meagan Pant
UD students dive into innovation with "molecular biology shark tank" experience, Devin Chivers
IMRI continues 50th anniversary celebration with 2025 Marian Forum, Shannon Miller
Submissions from 2024
Tam Nguyen, Brian Rigling to lead UD Science and Engineering Catalyst Center, Dave Larsen
Associate professor and radio host "Dr. J" celebrates 20-year spin on UD's Airwaves, Elisabeth Watson
UD Core program prepared student government president, VP for leadership success, Skylar Christian
UD mathematicians awarded $275K for ‘pure’ math research, student mentoring, Dave Larsen
University of Dayton alumnus to be made a cardinal, Neomi De Anda
UD endowed chair promotes cultural exchange on campus after art collaboration in India, Devin Chivers
UD biologist awarded $498K to study how salamanders respond to climate change, Dave Larsen
UD history students create exhibit for cultural heritage museum in Iraq, Lauren McCarty
UD political science major investigates AI policies in Washington, D.C., Skylar Christian
UD students explore Appalachian Trail through new environmental biology lab, Elisabeth Watson
UD English major explores representation of women, religion in early modern Europe, Skylar Christian
NASA awards UD geologist $340K to study sediment hazards in Andes glacial lakes, Dave Larsen
UD historian William Trollinger shares ‘public scholarship’ as Ohio humanities speaker, Dave Larsen
In Memoriam: Bruce Craver, Jason Deibel
UD senior gains hands-on experience in local government through Fitz Center internship, Devin Chivers
In Memoriam: Theo Majka, Shannon Miller
UD media production students win ‘Student Emmy’ for funk documentary, Lauren McCarty
IBM, Airbnb exec Adam Kocoloski ’04 credits physics, philosophy degree for success, Dave Larsen
Army veteran produces video highlighting his experiential learning opportunities at UD, Dave Larsen
In Memoriam: Jaro Bilocerkowycz, Meagan Pant
UD biology faculty, students monitor water quality of Dayton region’s rivers, Dave Larsen
In Memoriam: Albert Burky, professor emeritus of biology, Dave Larsen
UD’s Health Equity Fellows program receives global honor, will be recognized in Rome, Dave Larsen
College appoints new endowed chairs in the natural and social sciences, Dave Larsen
College Theology Society honors UD theologian with teaching excellence award, Dave Larsen
University of Dayton, partners receive grant for community reading project, Meagan Pant
Sharon Davis Gratto, world and funk music champion, retires after 16 years at UD, Dave Larsen
Family physician, alumna inspires the next generation of doctors at UD, Kate Chesar
UD political science major named Newman Civic Fellow, Dave Larsen
Donor honors former English professor with new UD award for writing excellence, Dave Larsen
UD biology student helps restore rare butterfly species in local wetlands, Lauren McCarty
UD biology professor launches new course on air pollution and human health, Lucy Waskiewicz
UD American studies scholar named American Catholic Historical Association president, Kassidy Lammers
UD historian preserves Iraqi minority cultural heritage under $1M USAID grant, Dave Larsen
UD student helps with immigration casework, research through School of Law internship, Lucy Waskiewicz
UD Hebrew Bible scholar to release award-winning book on gender in the Old Testament, Lauren McCarty
UD computer science professor awarded $50K grant for research commercialization, Lucy Waskiewicz
Pride of Dayton Marching Band to represent UD at London Band Week, Lauren McCarty
Six UD students honored for research in Catholic Intellectual Traditions, Kassidy Lammers
UD doulas scholarships aim to address Black infant and maternal mortality, Meagan Pant
