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Ud In The News April 11-17, University Of Dayton

News Releases

How UD prepares students for AI continued to receive national publicity. National Jurist featured the School of Law in its story about the online law school experience. Geologist Zelalem Bedaso wrote for The Conversation.

Improving Functional Electrical Stimulation Prescription For Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Series, Kurt Jackson

Thomas C. Hunt Building a Research Community Day

Purpose: Despite a growing body of evidence supporting the use of functional electrical stimulation (FES) in persons with MS (PwMS), prescription remains a highly individualized process with no well-established guidelines for assessing the immediate or long-term effects to ensure maximum benefit.  The purpose of this case series was to assess the feasibility and benefits of using wearable sensors and video analysis to provide immediate feedback on gait performance, when using lower leg and thigh stimulation individually or in combination, to improve FES prescription.

Subjects: 3 adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) with varying levels of gait dysfunction.

Methods: During …

97% Of Recent Grads Report Getting Off On Right Foot Toward Career Success, University Of Dayton

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University of Dayton graduates continue to find success after graduation, with 97% reporting being employed, pursuing a graduate degree or participating in a service program within six months of graduation.

New Curriculum Will Prepare Students For Careers Influenced By Ai, University Of Dayton

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The University of Dayton is developing and adapting curriculum as part of its broader AI strategy to prepare students to use the technology skillfully and thoughtfully in their careers.

2026 U.S. News Grad School Rankings Includes 13 Ud Schools, Programs, University Of Dayton

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Thirteen University of Dayton schools and programs are listed among the '2026 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools Rankings.'

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 …

2026 Library Award Winners, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

Congratulations to Lilly Lowe, Maggie Romano and Stacy Ngo.

Cincinnati Scholar Donates Treasured Prints, Bridget Retzloff

Marian Library Blog Archive

A gift of art to the Marian Library from private collector Allen W. Bernard will be used in exhibits, teaching and research.

Doc 2026-10 Proposal To Create New Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration In Cybersecurity Management, University Of Dayton. Department Of Mis, Operations & Supply Chain Management, And Business Analytics

Senate Documents

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field with well-paying professional positions leading to senior levels within manufacturers, healthcare organizations, retailers, and service firms.  The proposed multidisciplinary program will leverage existing courses in Management Information Systems (MIS), Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Communications.

The faculty of the Management Information Systems, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics department propose to offer a new undergraduate major, Cybersecurity Management.  This desire is rooted in the demand for the major, a recognition that a few cross admit schools offer the major, and a desire to leverage the existing MIS curriculum for the benefit of …

Doc 2026-11 Aerospace Engineering Co-Major Proposal, University Of Dayton. School Of Engineering

Senate Documents

On the undergraduate side, the University of Dayton has historically offered bachelor's degrees in core, foundational engineering fields, such as chemical, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Students can gain additional technical expertise through obtaining a minor or concentration in a number of specializations, but both the minors and concentrations offer limited coursework and are restricted to what students can fit into their major degree curriculum. Many students have expressed the desire for a more rigorous option, but do not have the time in their schedules for a dual major.

Therefore, when UD simultaneously reduced the number of credits for their …

Innovation Hub Marks Five Years, University Of Dayton

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After a bold vision in the abandoned Dayton Arcade, The Hub Powered by PNC is a 100,000-square-foot innovation center where 200 businesses and 550 University of Dayton students connect, create and launch what’s next.

History Of St. Mary Church, Dayton, Ohio. Volume I - 1859-1944 (Issued In 1944)

Parish Histories Collection

Volume I of the history of St. Mary Church in Dayton, Ohio, covering the years 1859-1944.

Five Students Win Mcgrath Awards For Research In Catholic Intellectual Traditions, Devin Chivers

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The McGrath Award recognizes students whose research in a Common Academic Program course demonstrates engagement with Catholic Intellectual Traditions.

Doc 2026-09 Sapc Report On Credit For Prior Learning, University Of Dayton. Student Academic Policies Committee

Senate Documents

SAPC Report on Credit for Prior Learning

‘Focus’ On Ecommons, Ryan O'Grady

University Libraries Blog Archive

A campus newspaper published for faculty and staff from 1967 to 1982 is now available digitally worldwide.

Doc 2026-07 Honors Experiential Learning: Revisions To University Honors Program Curriculum, University Of Dayton. University Honors Program

Senate Documents

The University Honors Program is working to revise the curriculum and policies to better align with broader University of Dayton mission and values. Currently, the curriculum for the University Honors Program requires students to complete six honors courses (or four honors courses plus an honors thesis for 6 credits) to earn the Honors Diploma. This is equivalent to 18 honors credits. To earn the Honors with Distinction Diploma, students must complete six honors courses plus an honors distinction project (6 credits; equivalent to 24 honors credits).

Ud In The News Feb. 7-13, University Of Dayton

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Regional and local media reported on the retirement of UD President Eric Spina and onMain's updated master plan. OhioENGINEER featured hands-on learning opportunities for UD engineering students.

Where A Life Of Service Begins, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Once a year I play UD's version of Candid Camera, and the moment is magical. Just before Christmas an unsuspecting Johanna Matota stepped into my conference room. Her hands flew to her mouth in surprise and joy when I told her she is the 2026 recipient of the prestigious W.S. McIntosh Memorial Leadership Award.

Experiential Learning Through Electric Vehicle Design Using Lego Technics Parts, Abdullah Amin

High-Impact Experiential Learning in Practice: Pedagogical Essays Guided by the PIRA Framework

Abdullah Al Amin is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

This reflection presents a Lego Technics-based electric vehicle design project that connects mechanics, materials, and fatigue analysis through hands-on prototyping and PIRA-aligned assessment.

From Simulation To Fabrication: Integrating Fluid Power Theory And Hands-On Laboratory Design, Sean Cahill

High-Impact Experiential Learning in Practice: Pedagogical Essays Guided by the PIRA Framework

Sean Cahill is a faculty of practice in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology.

This report examines the integration of simulation and hands-on laboratory work in fluid power systems, showing how ELIFF-supported equipment strengthened alignment across preparation, immersion, reflection, and assessment.

Mini Case Study: Vertically Integrated, Community-Engaged Engineering Design, Beth Hart, Allison Kinney

High-Impact Experiential Learning in Practice: Pedagogical Essays Guided by the PIRA Framework

Beth Hart is a principal lecturer in the School of Engineering. Allison Kinney is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

This case study highlights a vertically integrated, community-engaged engineering project with United Rehabilitation Services, where students across course levels designed assistive solutions using human-centered design and the PIRA framework.

University Of Dayton President Eric F. Spina Announces 2027 Retirement, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton President Eric F. Spina has announced he will retire in June 2027, after serving 11 years as UD's 19th president and nearly 40 years in higher education.

Residual Jim Crow Ideals And Healthcare For Black Women, Keion Daniels

Father Jack McGrath, S.M., Research Award Presentations

Keion Daniels is a recipient of the 2026 Father Jack McGrath, S.M., Award for Research in Catholic Intellectual Traditions.

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 …

Doc 2026-04 Proposal To Suspend Masters Of Science, Applied Mathematics, University Of Dayton. College Of Arts And Sciences

Senate Documents

With persistent low enrollment, graduate course offerings can be reduced to continue to support needed math content in School of Engineering graduate programs, and can better meet the needs of the undergraduate programs

Doc 2026-03 Proposal For A New Artificial Intelligence Co-Major, University Of Dayton. School Of Engineering

Senate Documents

The Artificial Intelligence Engineering Co-Major provides students with a comprehensive foundation in mathematics, programming, machine learning, and ethical AI practice, combined with hands-on engineering applications.

Doc 2026-05 Proposal To Suspend Masters Of Science, Chemistry, University Of Dayton. College Of Arts And Sciences

Senate Documents

Because of competition with other regional programs, a small faculty, and a lack of resources for Graduate Assistantships, we don’t have the capacity to offer a Master’s degree that is fully distinct from our advanced undergraduate offerings.

Doc 2026-12 Proposal To Rename An Academic Degree: Bachelor Of Science In Industrial Engineering Technology To Bachelor Of Science In Systems And Industrial Engineering, University Of Dayton. Department Of Engineering Management, Systems And Technology School Of Engineering

Senate Documents

A program name change is being requested for the Industrial Engineering Technology program at  the University of Dayton.

• Previously approved title:  Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology

• Proposed new title: Bachelor of Science in Systems and Industrial Engineering

• The program being proposed for retitle does not lead to an educator preparation license or  endorsement.

Ud Earns National Recognition For Community Engagement, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton is once again recognized as a national leader in service and partnership with the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

Cs Tools - Stormwater Management Software (Version 6.5.0), Donald V. Chase

Drainage Design Tools

The CS Tools program is an outgrowth of research conducted by the University of Dayton for CON/SPAN Bridge Systems.