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Paul Laurence Dunbar Memorial: Then And Now, Henry Handley

University Libraries Blog Archive

A booklet published in 1909 for the dedication ceremony in Woodland Cemetery emphasizes the memory and importance of the acclaimed writer.

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 2026-08 Proposal To Rename The Department Of Religious Studies To The Department Of Theology And Religious Studies, University Of Dayton. Department Of Religious Studies

Senate Documents

This proposal outlines the initiative to rename the University of Dayton’s Department of Religious Studies to the Department of Theology and Religious Studies to better reflect the modern academic and public distinction between the two fields. While "religious studies" is now widely understood as a secular, third-person analysis of religion, "theology" refers to the insider study of a faith tradition, which directly aligns with the department's faculty expertise and its explicitly theological MA and PhD programs. Because prospective students and local faith communities increasingly associate the term "religious studies" with purely secular education, the department has faced enrollment losses from …

Ud In The News March 7-13, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Faculty wrote for The Conversation and EdTech. Regional and local media featured the Flyer Pitch awards and an anti-human trafficking initiative by Abolition Ohio in UD's Human Rights Center.

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 2026-13 Proposal For Pre-Licensure Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Bsn-Nurs), University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

Senate Documents

The University of Dayton  Nursing Program prepares students to practice as Baccalaureate generalist  nurses through a rigorous and transformative liberal arts and sciences curriculum  in concert with nursing courses that are in alignment with the American  Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials. Upon completion,  students earn a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), are eligible to take the  NCLEX (RN licensure exam), and are prepared to transition to practice as a  licensed registered nurse.

Doc 2026-14 Suspension Of Health And Wellness Major And Deactivation Of Concentrations In Community Health And Health And Fitness, University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

Senate Documents

The program has had low enrollment over the past three years. Curriculum in this pathway serves as electives or core requirements for the Health Science Major. By suspending the program faculty resources can be diverted to support the demand and growth in the health science major and nursing.

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 …

Walking The Ancient Path: Theology Course Prepares Students For Camino De Santiago, Elisabeth Watson

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

UD's annual Camino de Santiago program includes a spring course to prepare students for the physical and spiritual trek across Spain.

2026 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Program, Teri Rizvi, Shannon Shelton Miller, Frank Pauer, University Of Dayton

Documents from the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

• Conference schedule
• Session descriptions
• Keynote speaker biographies
• Featured talent biographies
• Presenter biographies
• Winning entries in the 2026 Erma Bombeck Writing Competition
• Winners of the DC Stanfa Memorial Writers’ Award

Innovation Hub Marks Five Years, University Of Dayton

News Releases

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.

Announcing 2026 Marian Fellowships, Henry Handley

Marian Library Blog Archive

Alaina Keller, David Sievers and Madison Felman-Pantagotacos named fellows.

Annunciation Visio Divina, Bridget Retzloff, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Reports and Promotional Materials

This prayer activity accompanies two Marian Library exhibits about the Annunciation.

Dates: Feb. 10-Oct. 23, 2026.

Blessed Among Women: The Annunciation in Contemporary Art (Stuart and Mimi Rose Gallery, first floor of Roesch Library)

Fiat and Faith: Symbolism of the Annunciation (Marian Library Gallery, seventh floor of Roesch Library)

Ud In The News March 1-6, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Supply chain expert Michael Gorman contributed to Fortune. National and regional Catholic media also sought faculty expertise. Local media featured the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Dayton Independent Film Festival and RecPlex renovation.

Photography Professor, Alumna Partner On ‘Price Of Eggs’ Exhibit At Moca Cleveland, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The photo-based, socially engaged installation focuses on eggs as a critical assessment of our inequitable food system.

National Organization Recognizes Ud Emergency Medical Services With Two Honors, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation recognized the University of Dayton's student-run emergency medical services with two achievements for its emergency management operations and cardiac arrest care.

Celebrate And Remember Toni Morrison, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

Women’s History Month challenges us to expand our understanding of leadership, creativity, resistance and resilience. Toni Morrison embodies that challenge powerfully.

Lourdes Through The Eyes Of A Communication Major, Brookelyn Rice

Marian Library Blog Archive

Brookelyn Rice '28 explains how a class visit to the Marian Library led to a McGrath Award.

Ud In The News Feb 20-28, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University Business reported UD President Eric F. Spina's retirement announcement. Faculty contributed to Bloomberg Tax, a blog in Denmark and WLW-AM in Cincinnati. WYSO-FM and the Dayton Business Journal highlighted onMain's updated master plan.

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.

The Hardest Thing I'Ve Ever Done, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Serving as president of the University of Dayton over the past decade has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. That's why these words are so difficult to write.

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

Doc 2026-06 Department/Program Merger: Department Of Visual And Performing Arts, University Of Dayton. College Of Arts And Sciences

Senate Documents

This proposal is a proactive realignment, not simply a reaction to external pressures. We must  thoughtfully respond to the evolving university landscape, which includes shifts in student  enrollment, a smaller faculty body, and increased budgetary pressures. This merger presents a  significant opportunity. By combining our strengths, we can create a more integrated and  dynamic faculty and student experience, steward our resources more effectively, and build a  shared, revitalized plan to elevate the visibility and impact of the arts at the University of  Dayton.

We anticipate this merger will create significant operational and financial efficiencies, allowing  us to redirect resources to …

Ud In The News Feb 14-20, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Sociologist Art Jipson wrote "What I'm seeing in my classroom isn't just about failure to meet deadlines" for Inside Higher Ed. Faculty also shared their expertise with NewsNation, USA TODAY and The National Desk.

‘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.

Charting Advocacy: Ud Senior Maps History Of Lgbtq+ Inclusion In Catholic Church, Elisabeth Watson

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

UD senior Katie Montgomery explored how Catholic advocates for LGBTQ+ people interact with the Catholic Church as part of a donor-funded summer research project.

Art Of The Annunciation, Bridget Retzloff

Marian Library Blog Archive

Two Marian Library exhibits explore modern interpretations and traditional symbols in Annunciation artwork.

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

News Releases

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.