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Ud In The News Nov. 15-21, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Dayton stations featured UD's Nativity exhibit and new partnership with IBM on a $20 million semiconductor lab. The National Desk, The Conversation, Our Sunday Visitor and Fast Company are among the national outlets tapping faculty expertise.

Doc 2025-19 Proposal For New Bachelor Of Science In Data Analytics, University Of Dayton. Academic Policies Committee

Senate Documents

The Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students with the skills to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret complex data. Building on foundations in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, the program emphasizes hands-on experience with programming, databases, regression, and machine learning. Students learn to translate data into actionable insights, preparing them for careers in data analytics, business intelligence, and related fields, as well as for advanced study in data science and analytics.

Ud In The News Nov. 1-7, University Of Dayton

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WKRC-TV in Cincinnati featured UD engineering research to help develop AI to detect lung nodules in children's CT scans. The Conversation, BBC, Our Sunday Visitor, Mississippi Catholic and Alabama Catholic Radio also tapped faculty expertise.

Father James L. Heft Lecture On St. John Henry Newman, Doctor Of The Church, James L. Heft S.M.

Documents and Publications of the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives

In this recorded lecture, Father James L. Heft, S.M., provides history, commentary, and reflection about St. John Henry Newman, who became a Doctor of the Catholic Church on Nov. 1, 2025.

The recording is a collaboration of the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives (IPI), the Learning Teaching Center (LTC), and the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Dayton.

Sources to which Father Heft refers in the lecture:

• "Newman 101" by Roderick Strange
• "John Henry Newman: A Biography" by Ian Ker
• "The Parting of Friends" by St. John Henry Newman
• "An Essay on the Development of the Christian Doctrine" by …

Welcome Home, Father Jim, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

What kind of life is worth living? For more than eight decades, Father Jim Heft, S.M., has wrestled with that question, even as he's lived what I and many others would portray as a life chock-full of meaning.

Ud In The News Oct. 18-24, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Dayton media featured UD’s Roger Brown Residency, business students helping build a Habitat home, 175th anniversary exhibits, student entrepreneurs and a new 5G training lab, while national and international outlets tapped UD expertise and research.

U.S. Catholic Special Collection Joins The Marian Library, Stephanie Shreffler

Marian Library Blog Archive

Supporting mission-critical research into Catholic social teaching and the Catholic intellectual tradition, the USCSC is entering into a new era of growth and outreach.

Update: Cardinal Francis Leo’S Visit Canceled, Ud Extends Sympathy On Father’S Passing; Imri/Ipi Anniversary Events To Be Adjusted, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton regretfully announces Cardinal Francis Leo cannot be with us on campus Tuesday, Oct. 14, to mark the International Marian Research Institute (IMRI) and the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives (IPI) anniversaries. Cardinal Leo, a two-time UD graduate, canceled his visit because of the passing of his father. The University extends its deepest sympathy to Cardinal Leo and his family during this difficult time and holds them in its prayers.

Flyer: Book Launch For 'Marian Reflections On War And Peace: Trauma, Mourning, And Justice In Ukraine And Beyond', University Of Dayton. Marian Library, University Of Dayton. Department Of Religious Studies

Reports and Promotional Materials

Flyer promoting book launch of Marian Reflections on War and Peace: Trauma, Mourning, and Justice in Ukraine and Beyond.

Set for 3-4:30 P.M. Monday, Nov. 3, in the Gathering Place, second floor of Roesch Library. Guests include book editor Emily A. Holmes and Kelly Johnson, Father William J. Ferree Chair of Social Justice, who convene a hybrid panel with chapter authors to discuss Marian theology, iconography, and war and peace-building.

Ud In The News Sept. 20-29, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Local news outlets covered the groundbreaking of onMain, Dayton's innovation district. NBC News, The Conversation, Spectrum News 1 Ohio and School Business Now highlighted UD faculty research and expertise.

Student Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2025-09-10, University Of Dayton. Student Academic Policies Committee

All Committee Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Student Academic Policies Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

Tidings, Volume 3 (2025), University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Tidings: An Annual Communiqué from the Marian Library

No abstract provided.

Ud In The News Aug. 23-29, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Faculty wrote for The Conversation, Catholic World Report and ABA Journal while Bloomberg Law and Federal News Network quoted a pair of law professors. Faculty also contributed to local stories about combating poverty, crime and pollution.

In Memoriam: William Roberts, Professor Emeritus Of Theology, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Well known for his popular Christian marriage course, professor emeritus of theology William "Bill" Roberts taught at UD for 35 years.

Father Jim Fitz, S.M., To Semi-Retire; Assist With Transition Of New Vp For Mission And Rector, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton today announced a leadership transition for its vice president for mission and rector position, a role central to upholding the University’s Catholic, Marianist identity.

Imri Newsletter, June 2025, International Marian Research Institute

IMRI Newsletter

• Welcome from IMRI director
• Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV
• Marian Studies Spotlight: "Weaving Ways of Knowing Mary"
• "All Things Marian" podcast
• Announcement: Journal of the International Marian Research Institute
• Upcoming events
• Recent events
• Alumni news
• Marian Studies at the University of Dayton
• Recent IMRI publications and presentations
• Call for Marian Fellows
• Save the date: IMRI and IPI anniversary celebration

Ud In The News May 23-30, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Education law expert Charles Russo wrote about a U.S. Supreme Court decision for The Conversation and Catholic World Report. Newsweek sought the expertise of Paul McManamon in UD's Lidar and Optical Communications Institute.

Ud In The News May 17-23, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Associated Press, for a story picked up nationwide, and many local and regional media talked to Human Rights Center Executive Director Natalie Hudson about the NATO assembly in Dayton. AP also quoted faculty in other stories distributed widely.

Ud In The News May 9-16, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Associated Press, Fox News, The Conversation and outlets in Spain, Canada and Australia sought faculty expertise. Local media highlighted UD's involvement in the Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly and the Imagining Community Symposium.

Concerned Philosophers For Peace, Vol. 33 (2025), Concerned Philosophers For Peace

Concerned Philosophers for Peace

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

• "The Nature, Ethics, and Politics of Uncivil Obedience," by Jennifer Kling
• "Hegemonic Gamblers Playing with Nuclear Fire," by Edward Demenchonok
• "The Truth Will Set Us Free: A Reflection and Response," by Angela Walter
• "On ‘The Post War Dream’: 80 Years Since the Nightmare," by Court Lewis

Papal Experts In The News May 3-9, University Of Dayton

News Releases

At the sight of white smoke, Catholic experts jumped into action, sharing expertise with FOX News, The Wall Street Journal, NewsNation, The Washington Post, and TV and radio stations in Washington, D.C., and the San Francisco bay area, among others.

Pope Leo Xiv: Ud Scholars Reflect On New Leader’S Social Mission And Marian Devotion, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton faculty offer early reflections on the election of Pope Leo XIV, highlighting his deep roots in the Americas, his commitment to Catholic social teaching; and his emphasis on unity, peace and dialogue. Faculty also noted his strong devotion to the Virgin Mary, made clear in one of his first public acts: leading the crowd in St. Peter’s Square in the Hail Mary prayer.

The Influence Of Christianity And Islam On Educational Attainment In Africa: Using Literacy Rates As An Indicator, Natalia A. Castaner

Journal of African Policy Studies

This is a quantitative research study using current data from the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) World Factbook and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Member States through its Institute for Statistics (UIS) annual data collection for the 57 countries in Africa. This study shows that a religious factor, i.e., Christianity and Islam, has a significant effect on the levels of educational attainment within each specific country in Africa. This study illustrates the need to consider the impact religion has on educational attainment in Africa.

Doc 2010-04 (Amended) The Common Academic Program, University Of Dayton. Academic Policies Committee

Senate Documents

The University of Dayton first adopted its General Education Program for all undergraduate students in the Fall of 1983 when Senate Doc #81-2 was approved. Its stated purpose was to make “students aware of the diversity of intellectual thought and theory represented by the sciences, the humanities and the social sciences. In addition, the general education component offers the students an opportunity to synthesize and evaluate information from various disciplines and thus enhance the study of a specific profession.” In 1991 significant curricular revisions were made to the General Education Program including the introduction of the Humanities Base and Thematic …

Ud In The News April 26-May 2, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Experts continued to discuss the papal transition with appearances on Fox News, among others. Legal expert Charles Russo wrote for The Conversation and talked to Alabama Catholic Radio and National Catholic Reporter about a U.S. Supreme Court case.

Our Lady Of The Chickens, Vincent Lobiondo

Marian Library Blog Archive

A 20th-century artist sought to inspire devotion by depicting the Blessed Mother in ordinary life—in this case, feeding a brood of chickens.

In Memoriam: Conrad L’Heureux, Professor Emeritus Of Religious Studies, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Known for his innovative teaching techniques, Conrad L'Heureux taught religious studies for more than 30 years.

Papal Experts In The News April 21–25, University Of Dayton

News Releases

News outlets nationwide — including NBC, Fox News, NewsNation, Univision and The Wall Street Journal — frequently have sought University of Dayton faculty expertise on the legacy of Pope Francis and what's next for the Catholic Church.

Original Sin Or The Lack Thereof Rousseau’S Philosophical Anthropology, Jane V. Carney

Honors Theses

Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s philosophical anthropology finds its roots in deeply theological territory. At the heart of his philosophy is the belief that man is essentially good but becomes corrupted by the influences of society. His strong belief in the innate goodness of humanity therefore led him to question Christian doctrines that appear to contradict that natural goodness. This then led him to object to the doctrine of original sin. Rousseau’s interpretation of original sin, and his subsequent rejection of it, shaped his broader political and philosophical thought, and is thus a vital piece of understanding Rousseau’s broader normative theory. Because he …

Four Things To Know About Pope Francis, University Of Dayton

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From being the first pope to select the name Francis to how he’ll be remembered, here are four things to know about Pope Francis.