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Tidings, Volume 4 (2026), University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Tidings: An Annual Communiqué from the Marian Library

No abstract provided.

Curiosity For The Common Good: A Catholic And Marianist Approach To Artificial Intelligence, Meghan R. Henning, Lee J. Dixon, Amanda Shannon, Esther Brownsmith, Kim Conde

Books and Book Chapters by University of Dayton Faculty

This book is not a book; it is an invitation. As many institutions of higher education have gone into panic mode about how to respond responsibly and with pedagogical grounding to the rapid technological changes of our time, members of the University of Dayton community came to the table to talk.

The writings in this volume reflect the hopes, fears, observations, and tested strategies that were shared and developed by faculty and staff addressing the challenges of our times in an atmosphere of trust and solidarity.

These short reflections are meant to continue the conversation in our community and others …

Don't Inject, I Object: Exploring Deferral Of Vaccination For Unaccompanied Alient Children In Custodial Care, Michelle Denamur

University of Dayton Law Review

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The Ohio Oil And Gas Anti-Indemnification Statute: A Proposal, Reid Edwards

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Nutrition Communication Skills Through Community-Based Learning To Create Cooperative Extension Resources, Elizabeth Lucas Combs, Anna Cason, Courtney Luecking, Heather Norman-Burgdolf

Journal of Dietetic Education

Strong communication and transferable skills are essential for future dietitians. This Best Evidence Teaching Strategy describes a community-based approach within an upper-level community nutrition course that partnered with the Cooperative Extension Service. Over six weeks, scaffolded assignments emphasized written, oral, and digital media skills, aligning with current trends in scientific communication. Students created information releases, podcasts, and short videos to translate evidence-based nutrition content into accessible formats for public audiences. Collaboration with Extension provided authentic context and motivation, as high-quality projects could be disseminated statewide.

Disability-Related Educational Content In Nutrition And Dietetic Programs: An Exploratory Study, Wendy Medunick, Allison Gomes, Joachim Sackey, Laura Byham-Gray, Jane Ziegler

Journal of Dietetic Education

Background: Health disparities experienced by people with disabilities (PWD) are partly attributed to inadequate knowledge, training, confidence and competence regarding disabilities among health professionals. While registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are key members of the healthcare team, it is unclear how pre-professional nutrition and dietetics (ND) programs prepare future RDNs to care for PWD. This study examined the status of disability-related education within ND programs in the United States. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional electronic survey was distributed to 570 directors of accredited ND programs. The survey, which adapted questions from a previously validated instrument and published studies, included questions assessing disability-related …

Virtual Reality: The Future Of Didactic And Experiential Education For Nutrition And Dietetics, Michael Holik, Dexter Richardson

Journal of Dietetic Education

The integration of virtual reality (VR) into nutrition and dietetics education provides an innovative answer to challenges in accessing experiential learning. This study examined student perceptions of immersive VR experiences designed to simulate hospital foodservice operations and nutrition counseling sessions, guided by the Diffusion of Innovation Theory (DOI). A quasi-experimental design involved 55 participants who engaged with 360° VR modules featuring interactive elements, avatars representing key healthcare roles, and embedded critical-thinking questions. Results demonstrated strong support for VR’s educational value across DOI’s five key attributes: relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability. Participants reported enhanced understanding of registered dietitian roles, …

Cover And Front Matter, Volume 51, Issue 3, University Of Dayton

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Goss V. Lopez At Fifty And Student Discipline In K-12 Schools, Charles J. Russo

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Ud In The News May 8-15, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Students took top billing as media highlighted the UD Sinclair Academy, graduates and another who surprised her mother by being featured on a UD billboard. The Conversation, The National Desk and Catholic World Report also tapped faculty expertise.

Ud In The News May 2-8, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Local media highlighted University initiatives, events and a "rising star of education," plus expertise on AI and the job market. The Statehouse News Bureau featured UD in a story about Ohio college students committing to the Catholic faith.

A Foot In Two Campuses, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

I don’t have to look far on our campus to find students who began their journey at Sinclair Community College but quickly made the University of Dayton their home, too. They arrive with a foot in two campuses, and they’re everywhere.

Video Production Students And Dietetics Lab Collaborate For Nutritional Cooking Show, Lauren Mccarty

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The shoot gave students real-world experience in video production and sharing clear, concise nutrition messaging.

University Announces Strategic Restructuring Of Research Institute To Accelerate Growth, Innovation And National Impact, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton announced the launch of a strategic restructuring of the University of Dayton Research Institute, which has seen externally sponsored research more than triple over the last decade. The plan will transition UDRI into a nonprofit, wholly owned subsidiary of the University.

Eat, Move, Sleep: How Everyday Habits Support Your Mental Health, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn about some of the science behind three fundamental habits of everyday life that can make a difference in how you feel, plus resources to help.

Concerned Philosophers For Peace, Vol. 34 (2026), Concerned Philosophers For Peace

Concerned Philosophers for Peace

In addition to organizational information, honors, awards, and calls for papers and abstracts, this issue contains the following articles:

• “Genocide, Evil, and The Madman's Bluff: The Moral Stain of President Trump's Shameful Threat to Annihilate Iran,” by Andrew Fiala
• “Lest We Forget,” by Anna Malavisi
• “Ancient Lessons on Peace from a Roman Dissident,” by Court Lewis

Doc 2022-05 (Amended) Academic Honor Code, University Of Dayton. Student Academic Policies Committee

Senate Documents

An Academic Honor Code was passed by the Academic Senate on April 25, 2008, and in the same time period by the Student Government Association. That Academic Honor Code contained the major issues associated with student dishonesty and an appeal process, although there were sections of the code that were not clear. Also, the appeal process did not have a form by which the appeal process could be followed and documented. Those issues, along with several others, were addressed in a revised Academic Honor code that was approved by the Academic Senate on March 13, 2015. These revisions replace DOC …

Nazi Germany And Humanities Education As Propaganda, Sam Marie Smith

Honors Theses

One of the Third Reich’s most significant actions in their pursuit of the consolidation of power was the Gleichschaltung, in which all cultural, social, political, and economic goals were subordinated to that of the goals of the Nazi party. One of the most dramatic shifts to take place in the process of Gleichschaltung was in the realm of academia, where legitimate pedagogical and educational imperatives were overshadowed by an emphasis on perpetuating the Nazi regime’s agenda, especially racial ideology, even with the youngest students. While educators in the Third Reich carried this out in all subject areas, this project focuses …

The Impact Of Photo-Id Laws On The Youth Electorate, Jakob A. Burdick

Honors Theses

Voting access among young adults has become an increasingly important issue in recent U.S. elections, particularly as turnout among voters aged 18–24 has risen in several recent election cycles. However, this age group faces unique challenges to the voting system, many of which are overlooked or intentionally written in a way to limit their participation. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study will analyze both quantitative data, such as voter turnout statistics, and qualitative data, including survey responses from college students at the University of Dayton. The survey will employ both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, allowing for the analysis …

The Price Of Democracy: How Federal Tax Receipts Can Enhance Public Awareness, Transparency, And Civic Discourse, Hannah Bordeau

Honors Theses

Each year, the IRS collects roughly $2.18 trillion in income taxes alone, accounting for approximately 48% of the government's total revenue. However, the IRS does not audit individual tax receipts for citizens, preventing them from seeing a visual breakdown of where their money is allocated. To better understand how citizens feel about governmental spending, this project will utilize a mixed-methods approach, incorporating a qualitative case study to explore the developments (or lack thereof) regarding a “tax receipt” and conducting interviews to gain insights into public perception of a tax receipt program. In addition to the interviews, this project will explore …

Developing Adult Glioma Model In Drosophila, Anna Lindenmuth

Honors Theses

Glial brain tumors typically occur in older adults and have no known cure. Therefore, it is important to study the growth and physiological effects that this disease causes in hopes of finding an adequate solution. A great and inexpensive model to study glial cell tumors is flies because they share similar neurological pathways with humans. Our lab studies glioma brain tumors in larval stages of Drosophila, but no adult models have been made to account for and match the occurrence of cancer developing in older adults. Therefore, this study’s purpose is to create and study the growth of glial cell …

Gender-Based Violence In El Salvador: The Role Of Political Developments And The Impact On The Rights Of Salvadoran Women, Maison E. Mclean

Honors Theses

This thesis analyzes the ways women in El Salvador are subjected to genderbased violence (GBV), including domestic violence, reproductive violence, economic violence, and marital rape. It examines the institutional social and political conditions that shape women’s experiences with violence, with particular attention to recent policy changes under the Bukele administration. Through literature and media analysis, as well as interviews with activists, researchers, solidarity groups, and human rights organizations, this research explores how shifts in government policy and institutional practices have impacted protections and resources available to women facing GBV. In addition to examining legal frameworks, this thesis highlights the obstacles …

Ud College Student Health Literacy And Well-Being, Olivia R. Upchurch

Honors Theses

In my Honors Thesis Research Project, I studied University of Dayton (UD) students' health literacy and well-being. Well-being is a state of being comfortable and happy. It includes mental well-being and physical activity. Mental well-being is a state of positive psychological, social, and emotional health. Physical activity is bodily movement that promotes physical health. Health literacy is the ability of someone to understand and effectively use health information to make well-informed decisions regarding their health. This project is important because college represents a time when young adults begin to manage their well-being and healthcare independently from their parents or guardians. …

The Beatification Of Fulton Sheen, Stephanie Shreffler

Marian Library Blog Archive

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen — Catholic evangelist, media personality and Marian Library Medal recipient — will be beatified by the Catholic Church in September.

Ud In The News April 4-10, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Media nationwide featured how UD is preparing students for artificial intelligence, Flyer Pitch winners and giving day. The Washington Examiner, School Business Now, Catholic World Report and WLW-AM in Cincinnati also tapped UD faculty expertise.

Self-Assembly Interactions In Magnetite-Coated Cellulose Nanocrystals: Implications For Magnetic Hyperthermia Applications, Mohammad J. Hasan, Erin L. Mcneill, Kishore Chand, Juganta Roy, Monishita Deb, Katherine Schlaak, Sydney Herzog, Yvonne Sun, Sarah Watzman, Esteban E. Ureña-Benavides, Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Magnetic cellulose nanocrystal (MCNC) nanocomposites are promising sustainable and biocompatible platforms for magnetic hyperthermia; however, the molecular mechanisms governing Fe3O4 adsorption and deposition onto CNCs remain poorly understood. Here, sulfated (S-CNC) and TEMPO-oxidized CNCs (T-CNC) were used to prepare nanocomposites at 1:2 and 1:4 CNC:Fe3O4 mass ratios, enabling a systematic evaluation of how surface chemistry and nanoparticle loading dictate interfacial interactions and magneto-colloidal behavior. Bare magnetite nanoparticles were 21 ± 5 nm by TEM but grew to 144 ± 18 in the DLS measurement at pH 7. The S-CNC nanocomposites had hydrodynamic sizes between 144 and 210 nm, not much …

Impact Networks: Leading Community Collaboration On Difficult Issues (White Paper), Raymond Fitz, Dick Ferguson

Writings on Leadership in Community

The book Impact Networks by David Erlichman, published in 2021, provides a comprehensive picture of how impact networks are working throughout the world on complex issues. Such networks move beyond hierarchical structures that are based on authority. Organizations within networks share at least one purpose and define their success as network participants based on their impact on the network issue, not on agency growth.

This paper is focused on local use of impact networks to address difficult issues that do not have clear pathways to solutions. Our experience with a network formed more than 30 years ago in response to …

Cover And Front Matter, Volume 51, Issue 2 (Spring 2026), University Of Dayton. School Of Law

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Presidentialism At The Highest Ebb: Executive Power In The Age Of Trump, Patrick J. Sobkowski

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Constrained Calling: Limited Presidential Power Under The Insurrection Act, Jamie Kenyon

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.