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Bragging And Modesty, University Of Dayton

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People react more favorably to boasting when it is supported by evidence. But the researchers found being modest — saying you’re average at something when the evidence shows you’re actually great at it — makes someone the most likeable.

A Research Tradition, University Of Dayton

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One of the biggest days on the University of Dayton calendar arrives this month as more than 1,200 students share their research, artistic endeavors and academic achievements during the annual Brother Joseph W. Stander Symposium, from 8 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 18.

Briefly Speaking, University Of Dayton

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Physiologist wins national award. Upcoming events focus on social change, art, music and professional development.

Ud In The News Feb. 9-16, University Of Dayton

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A national outlet covering politics turned to a University of Dayton political scientist for expertise and local media highlighted a University vice president's inclusion as one of the "Top 10 African American Men" in the Dayton community.

Local news also featured the University's efforts to help those affected by changing U.S. immigration laws and expert advice on how people can protect their privacy and prevent crime.

Ud In The News Feb. 3-9, University Of Dayton

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'Diverse Issues in Higher Education' highlighted our new executive director of the Office Multicultural Affairs, 'Fortune' ran commentary from law professor Thaddeus Hoffmeister and law student Jessica Bernard; and leading Catholic magazine 'America' tapped Bill Portier, Mary Ann Spearin Chair of Catholic Theology, to discuss challenges for Catholic ministry in Appalachia.

Several outlets nationwide picked up a Salt Lake City Deseret News story about a book — Lead with Balance: How to Master Work-Life Balance in an Imbalanced Culture — and research by Donnie Hutchinson in the School of Business Administration's management and marketing department.

History professor Julius Amin, a …

'Let Us Become Known', University Of Dayton

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President Eric F. Spina urged this during his inauguration address, and more than 100 faculty, staff and students stepped up during the 2016-17 academic year to help share our accomplishments and expertise through some of the world's most visible media outlets.

Ud In The News Jan. 27-Feb. 2, University Of Dayton

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More than 650 outlets nationwide, including 'The New York Times' and 'The Washington Post,' took note of University of Dayton research for the common good the last week of January.

Local media highlighted an alumnus' generous gift to help remove financial barriers for high-achieving underrepresented students and our graduates' success after graduation.

Two other national publications sought UD experts to explain the politics of airport locations and winter Olympic sports jargon.

Battling Addiction, University Of Dayton

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The University of Dayton Research Institute has won a $10,000 Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge award for a program that will teach people with opioid addictions how to reduce their cravings by regaining control of their brains.

UDRI software engineer Kelly Cashion, who wrote the winning proposal and will lead the program, will develop and use a system of neurofeedback therapy designed to help people "recover control of their minds and bodies and accelerate the path to recovery," Cashion said.

Ud In The News Jan. 20-26, University Of Dayton

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Local media focused on the University of Dayton as an economic driver with coverage of the institution's vision with Premier Health to redevelop the former Montgomery County fairgrounds.

National media also turned to professor Scott Hall for expertise on mental health trends and local outlets shared the announcement that the 1700 South Patterson Building, formerly the NCR Corp. world headquarters, will be renamed Daniel J. Curran Place in honor of the University's former president.

Ud In The News Jan. 16-19, University Of Dayton

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International media turned to University of Dayton experts for insight on human rights and political events during the third week of January.

Ud In The News Jan. 1-15, University Of Dayton

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The new year began with a spotlight on how faculty use student feedback by 'The Chronicle of Higher Education,' a high honor from 'The Academic Minute,' and national media seeking UD experts.

The Chronicle highlighted the communication department's use of student feedback in designing the "Principles of Oral Communication" class.

"The Academic Minute" named management and marketing professor Christian Kiewitz's contribution the Best Communications Segment of 2017. Produced by WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, "The Academic Minute" airs in nearly 70 markets across the country. Inside Higher Ed, a leading website on higher education news, also shares the program daily.

NPR talked …

Rising Research, University Of Dayton

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The University of Dayton set another research record in fiscal year 2017 and rose in the latest National Science Foundation rankings for fiscal year 2016 higher education research expenditures. UD ranks in the top 25 of all U.S. colleges and universities in eight categories, including second place for the amount of sponsored materials engineering research and development.

Enhancing Campus Safety, University Of Dayton

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Nearing Rodney Chatman's second anniversary as executive director of public safety and chief of police for the University of Dayton, the division has attracted the attention of several organizations nationwide for its initiatives and expertise.

Ud In The News Dec. 16-31, University Of Dayton

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As 2017 drew to a close, 'The Washington Post' highlighted the University's involvement in the American Talent Initiative and the 'National Catholic Reporter' Global Sisters Report profiled 'cable television pioneer' Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski, director of the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives.

Online outlet Education Dive tapped the expertise of Kuntz Family Endowed Chair in Educational Administration Theodore Kowalski and Chief Information Officer Tom Skill.

OhioENGINEER highlighted news of engineering students teaming with Hobart on a patent for an innovation that assists in trapping heat in industrial dishwashers.

And Jennifer Dalton in the School of Education and Health Sciences was a …

Ud In The News Dec. 9-15, University Of Dayton

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The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted the positive results of the University's tuition guarantee in a special national report on 'The Tuition Pricing Crisis: How College Leaders are Responding and Preparing for the Future.'

Political scientist Michelle Pautz shared her research on civil servants on the silver screen with the popular radio program "The Academic Minute" and Fr. Johann Roten spoke to two prominent outlets about Marian apparitions.

President Eric F. Spina also shared his perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead in the new year for college leaders across the country in University Business magazine.

On The Academic Minute, University Of Dayton

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Political scientist Michelle Pautz is featured on the popular radio program The Academic Minute for her research on movies and government officials.

Super Fast Research, University Of Dayton

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The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded the University of Dayton Research Institute a $9.8 million, three-year contract for research and development in materials and structures for reusable hypersonic vehicles.

Speaker Series, University Of Dayton

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The 2017-18 University of Dayton Speaker Series continues with talks from journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and author Imbolo Mbue in January, American Enterprise Institute president Arthur C. Brooks in March and tech entrepreneur Megan Smith in April.

Ud In The News Nov. 18-Dec. 1, University Of Dayton

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In the last weeks of November, the national magazine of The Marianists, who founded the University of Dayton, highlighted work by Interim Human Rights Center Executive Director Tony Talbott to address human trafficking.

Popular online news outlet Inside Higher Ed also included the University's graduate certificate in sustainability studies in a roundup of new programs launched across the country.

Legal Fast Track, University Of Dayton

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The University of Dayton School of Law is accepting applications for its 3+2 program that will allow students to achieve a bachelor's and law degree in as little as five years, rather than the usual seven years.

Ud In The News Nov. 11-17, University Of Dayton

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During the week of Nov. 11-17, the University's entrepreneurship program was highlighted by Entrepreneur magazine, celebrity Jim Parsons interviewed political scientist Nancy Martorano Miller about local and state government, and the Associated Press spoke to law professor Lori Shaw about Ohio's lethal injection process in a high-profile death penalty case.

University Business also featured Office of Learning Resources Director Elizabeth Harrison in an article on campus housing.

Write On, University Of Dayton

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The wildly popular University of Dayton Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop will feature celebrated writers — and a few celebrities. Registration opens Dec. 5.

Ud In The News Nov. 4-10, University Of Dayton

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The Associated Press featured engineering research on artificial intelligence while The Saturday Evening Post and The Wall Street Journal tapped experts to discuss "fake news" in Russia and the split jury in the bribery and corruption trial of a U.S. senator, respectively.

All three Dayton TV stations previewed the Human Rights Center's biennial human rights conference, which attracts an international cast of more than 100 civil rights, race, immigration and human rights experts from more than 15 nations.

Other local coverage highlighted a University partnership with Big Four accounting firm EY that will prepare students for the corporate world and …

Ud In The News Oct. 28-Nov. 3, University Of Dayton

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During the last week of October, Forbes highlighted the University of Dayton's entrepreneurship program, the Urban Farm Podcast featured the University's involvement in the Lincoln Hill community garden, and Education Dive spotlighted the University's cyber-mindfulness campaign.

University researchers Andy Chong and Tarek Taha also were highlighted in the media for their projects, which are both funded by the National Science Foundation.

Christmas On Campus, University Of Dayton

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University of Dayton students will transform the campus into a holiday playland for local children during the 54th annual Christmas on Campus Friday, Dec. 8.

More than 1,000 Dayton Public Schools students are expected to attend. Each child will be paired with a UD undergraduate for crafts, a carnival, performances and more.

Ud In The News Oct. 21-27, University Of Dayton

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During the last week of October, the American Bar Association featured a law school curricular innovation and an international podcast highlighted health and sports science research on marathons.

The University's international business plan competition, among the nation's largest, also garnered publicity in the Dayton Business Journal.

Heritage Today, University Of Dayton

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A new University of Dayton library exhibit will feature art elements of the oldest and longest canal in the world, the Grand Canal of China. “Heritage Today: The Grand Canal of China” runs Monday, Oct. 23, to Dec. 1 on the first and second floors of Roesch Library.

Briefly Speaking, University Of Dayton

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Preparing for college, civic engagement, ending human trafficking and business leadership among upcoming events.

Ud In The News Oct. 14-20, University Of Dayton

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Media outlets highlighted the expertise of University faculty, with psychologist Susan Davies' concussion research meriting a cover story in a higher ed magazine, and aviation historian Janet Bednarek and economist Marc Poitras tapped for their thoughts on hot news stories outside the region.

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

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National media turned to University of Dayton faculty for insight on Catholic and legal issues during the second week of October.

Fox News quoted law professor Thaddeus Hoffmeister and the Philadelphia Inquirer quoted theologian Jason Paul Bourgeois on Our Lady of Fatima. Princeton Review publisher Rob Franek also highlighted the return on investment of a University of Dayton education on Chicago's WGN-TV.