January 22, 2008

Dayton Roots

HendersonUniversity of Dayton administrator and graduate Kathleen Henderson will be featured along with 11 well-known African-Americans in February in African American Lives 2, a new PBS television series hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

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November 09, 2007

Research leads to call for change

Citing the research of a University of Dayton psychology professor, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio has called on eBay and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to be more aggressive in protecting consumers from recalled toys sold on the Web auction site.

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October 26, 2007

Money can't reliably buy baseball wins

Researchers found that Major League Baseball teams in large markets that have more resources can't immediately parlay their fortunes into wins.

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October 26, 2007 in Business, Hot issues | Permalink

October 22, 2007

Still ineligible

The Ohio Historic Preservation Office rules for the second time that Building 26 appears to be ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places.Usg_bldg

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October 19, 2007

Human rights

The University of Dayton will launch one of the first bachelor's degrees in human rights studies in the nation.Dsc_0029

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September 09, 2007

Keeping Erma's legacy alive

Garrison Keillor, Mike Peters and Connie Schultz will headline the 2008 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop at the University of Dayton. Gkellior_seated_large

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September 06, 2007

Riverfront redevelopment begins

The University of Dayton will extract architectural remnants from Building 26 in preparation for remediating 11 acres of riverfront land and making the site shovel-ready.

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September 6, 2007 in Hot issues | Permalink

Partners in history

UD will donate architectural remnants from Building 26 to Dayton History, whose board has committed to telling the story of Joseph Desch and the Dayton codebreakers at Carillon Historical Park. UD remains committed to a commemoration on the original site.Usg_bldg

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August 23, 2007

One of the best

The Princeton Review and Washington Monthly both rank the University of Dayton among the nation's best universities.
Best 366 Colleges: 2008 Edition

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August 23, 2007 in Hot issues | Permalink

August 21, 2007

A stir Down Under

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A UD political scientist’s book includes what some perceive to be “activist” comments by some Australian judges. Australian Prime Minister John Howard’s conservative supporters are hoping Jason Pierce’s book gives Howard a boost in the election polls.

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August 21, 2007 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

August 18, 2007

Recalled toys still circulating

With the recent recall of more than 10 million toys, parents may think that danger has passed. But a new study by a University of Dayton researcher found that many recalled children's products are resold on online auction sites – often years after the initial recall – and may end up back in children’s hands.

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August 18, 2007 in Hot issues | Permalink

August 07, 2007

Porch ministry

The University of Dayton's new dean of students lives smack in the middle of the student neighborhood. She joins more than two dozen Marianist priests and brothers who lives in houses scattered among student residences in this close-knit neighborhood.Dsc_0187_2

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August 7, 2007 in Hot issues | Permalink

July 27, 2007

Dynamic leadership

University of Dayton President Daniel J. Curran will receive the inaugural Joseph E. Lowery Human Rights Legacy Award from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference at its national convention on Aug. 7.Curransmile

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July 27, 2007 in Hot issues | Permalink

July 03, 2007

Second chances with Second Life

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UD law students have worn Daisy Duke shorts, clown feet, a mullet and a fox costume to some classes where they are practicing dispute resolution skills in Second Life, the 3-D virtual world.

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July 3, 2007 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

June 11, 2007

Acclaimed sports economist dies at 62

HadleyMany have credited Larry Hadley, a University of Dayton associate professor of economics, member of the editorial board of the Journal of Sports Economics and internationally known sports economist, for helping grow that discipline. He taught and conducted research at UD for 30 years.

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June 11, 2007 in Business, Hot issues, Research | Permalink

June 08, 2007

Home show with a twist

It's a home show with a twist. The Home Builders Association of Dayton is teaming with the University of Dayton to showcase student housing during Citirama Aug. 2-5.

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May 18, 2007

Self examination

The University of Dayton's board of trustees has approved a reaccreditation self-study report in preparation for a fall site visit by UD's regional accrediting agency.

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May 18, 2007 in Hot issues | Permalink

May 17, 2007

You're grounded!

Doctoral student Patanjali Varanasi and mechanical engineering professor Sukh Sidhu cooked up a recipe that is a cheaper, pollutant-free substitute for ridding soil of a chemical harmful to people and animals.

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May 17, 2007 in Engineering, Hot issues, Research | Permalink

May 11, 2007

Can we have some privacy?

People unwittingly give up information about themselves that may track their every move, end up on the Internet and create a mountain of legal challenges. National legal experts will offer tips to help lawyers and their clients avoid curve balls when dealing with new technologies.

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May 11, 2007 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

April 20, 2007

Leave your mom at home

As graduation nears, career pros are advising college grads not to take their moms and dads to work. They say some parents are too involved in finding jobs for their kids, which could backfire.

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April 10, 2007

Mourning the fallen

The University of Dayton loses a second graduate in Iraq while mourning the first.Billitergregory_2

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March 28, 2007

Wall Street arrives at UD

Some of the best and brightest in the financial world will be on the University of Dayton campus to share their wisdom and outlook on the markets, economy, corporate governance and public policy March 29 – 31 during UD’s RISE VII Global Student Investment Forum. Keynote day from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, at the University of Dayton Arena is a virtual “who’s who” in the industry.

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March 28, 2007 in Business, Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

March 23, 2007

A major step toward redevelopment

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has approved an "urban setting designation" for approximately 50 acres of land that run from Brown Street to the Great Miami River, paving the way for redevelopment.

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March 23, 2007 in Hot issues | Permalink

March 22, 2007

Patent-ly reaching new heights

The Ohio Board of Regents today approved two programs for the School of Law that will place UD among a few nationwide that offer advanced law degrees in intellectual property.

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March 22, 2007 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

March 06, 2007

Shaking down cancer

UD student Michael Doyle wants to get a grip on cancer and the hold it has on this country, so he's taking matters into his own hands.Rmike_doyle2_9

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March 05, 2007

Help and hope

University of Dayton students are giving up their spring break to travel to New Orleans to help in the ongoing Hurricane Katrina clean-up effort. They're part of a swell of volunteers who are rebuilding the devastated city.

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February 21, 2007

Curbing illegal downloading

UD study finds computer ethics education signicantly curbs illegal downloading among college students.

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February 09, 2007

Prof. Ensalaco goes to Washington

A UD human rights expert will take part in a Congressional hearing and roundtable discussion at the Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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February 9, 2007 in Education, Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

January 31, 2007

Study finds hidden racism in white students

A researcher at the University of Dayton who surveyed hundreds of white college students nationwide found that harsh racist language, the use of the “n-word” and the ugliest of racial stereotypes are common, everyday occurrences when white students are alone.

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January 31, 2007 in Hot issues | Permalink

January 23, 2007

Ahead of the legal education curve

A national publication mentions UD, along with Harvard, Stanford and Vanderbilt, as a school that has started or will start programs designed to give law students more experience with clients and ethical and social issues.

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January 23, 2007 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

January 19, 2007

New pricing

The University of Dayton's board of trustees today set pricing for the fall and committed to investing in student housing. All returning students will receive a $500 scholarship.

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January 04, 2007

An innovator

Sister Annette T. Schmeling will bring strong experience in student affairs administration, a commitment to Catholic higher education and skills in integrating residential living and academic experiences to her new job as UD's vice president for student development.Schmeling_small

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January 4, 2007 in Hot issues | Permalink

December 19, 2006

Inscribing his name

Herbert Woodward Martin, the University of Dayton's prolific poet-in-residence, inscribes his name on his eighth volume of poetry.Herb_martin1

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December 18, 2006

Soaking up wisdom

The University of Dayton's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute wins another $1 million grant. Its enrollment continues to soar as the baby boomers hit the books.

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December 18, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

December 05, 2006

Burritos as soul food

Burrito A modern-day fish-and-loaves story with burritos as soul food is taking place at UD. Find out how one student is using his contest winnings to help spread UD's Catholic, Marianist mission.


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December 5, 2006 in Catholic issues, Hot issues | Permalink

November 27, 2006

The nativity through children's eyes

Local Catholic school children were asked how they would describe Jesus' birth without talking. Their answers, in the form of pictures, are on display until Jan. 28 at the Marian Library, home to the world's largest collection of nativity sets.

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November 27, 2006 in Catholic issues, Hot issues | Permalink

November 22, 2006

Facing the consequences of Facebook

Researchers at the University of Dayton surveyed college students throughout the region and 5,000 employers nationwide for their thoughts on and experiences with Facebook.com and found a surprising trend brought on by the electronic age.

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November 22, 2006 in Education, Hot issues | Permalink

November 08, 2006

Students challenge political pundits

Seventy-six percent of the students in a legislative politics class accurately picked the winner in the Congressional race assigned to each of them.

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October 02, 2006

Laser, tag, we're it

The University of Dayton, U.S. Air Force and regional businesses are launching a $3.2 million institute Monday that they hope will hasten the development of a technology used to search for terrorists. The center establishes a curriculum dedicated to ladar technology.

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October 2, 2006 in Engineering, Hot issues, Research | Permalink

Dying while black

Two generations of blacks have seen the number of their neighborhood hospitals decrease by nearly 90 percent, and 90,000 fewer blacks than whites would die each year if they had the same death rate, according to Dying While Black, a book by a University of Dayton health care and race law expert due out in October.

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October 2, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

Payday lenders receive notice

A UD professor and two Dayton, Ohio, credit unions created StretchPay, a credit union advance alternative that undercuts what payday lenders charge by nearly 80 percent. Now, they've extended StretchPay to 11 other Ohio credit unions.

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October 2, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

Body over mind

The body may win out over the mind when determining military promotions, according to UD research published in Military Medicine.

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September 27, 2006

Another step

The Dayton City Commission voted to support the University of Dayton's bid for an "urban setting designation" on 50 acres of land that run from Brown Street to the Great Miami River. It's a step toward revitalization of one of the city's largest, vacant parcels.

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September 27, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

September 26, 2006

Foot fetish

The tip of a gecko's toe holds the key to stronger adhesives. The National Science Foundation has awarded $1 million to the University of Dayton to investigate.

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September 26, 2006 in Hot issues, Research | Permalink

September 11, 2006

Dreamy ride

A UD titanium expert received a first-hand look this summer at progress on Boeing's newest plane — the 787 Dreamliner. Danny Eylon sees a more affordable, longer-range, explosion-resistant, comfortable and safer plane

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September 11, 2006 in Engineering, Hot issues | Permalink

September 07, 2006

Sept. 11: Shaping a generation

On anniversary of Sept. 11, University of Dayton experts speak out on how that day has affected millennials and generation Y.

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September 7, 2006 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

September 01, 2006

A catalyst

As vice president for advancement, Fran Evans raised millions of dollars. More importantly, she helped raise UD's national image. She's stepping down in 2007, but continuing as special assistant to the president.Fran_evans

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Through 2012

The University of Dayton's board of trustees has renewed President Daniel J. Curran's contract through 2012. Trustees praise growth in academic programs, facilities and national reputation.

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August 31, 2006

Addressing need for quality math and science teachers

The University of Dayton, Wright State University and the Montgomery County Educational Service Center (ESC) have formed a new consortium that will address the continuing need for more qualified science and mathematics teachers in the Dayton region.

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August 31, 2006 in Education, Hot issues | Permalink

August 22, 2006

A leader in community revitalization

In a new national ranking, UD tops all Catholic universities and places third nationally for sparking revitalization in its urban region.

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August 17, 2006

Top tier

The University of Dayton again has been ranked as a top-tier national university.

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August 09, 2006

'Undecided' becoming more popular major

University administrators say the number increases each year and it appears that way nationwide. UD hopes learning-living communities clear path for declaring a major.

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August 9, 2006 in Education, Hot issues | Permalink

August 04, 2006

Learning and living

At the University of Dayton your hallmates are your classmates. This fall, all first-year students will reside in learning-living communities linked to their interest or major.

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June 19, 2006

Farming for engineers

Engineering_camp5High school students playing with rocket launchers and breaking glass help develop interest in science, technology, engineering and math.

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June 19, 2006 in Engineering, Hot issues | Permalink

June 09, 2006

'We won a battle, they won a country'

Dsc_0030_1While killing Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is a great victory, the war on terror's focus elsewhere should not be lost, according to UD terrorism expert Mark Ensalaco.

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June 9, 2006 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

June 06, 2006

UD offers Internet-based TOEFL

University of Dayton Now Approved to Offer the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL, via the Internet

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June 6, 2006 in Education, Hot issues | Permalink

May 16, 2006

Winning the war on terror

A University of Dayton history professor pens a new book outlining why the United States will win the war on terror.

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May 11, 2006

UD staff offer advice in 'must-read' book

Two UD administrators responsible for welcoming students and parents offer advice in a new college guide called “a must-read” by CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien.

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May 11, 2006 in Education, Hot issues | Permalink

May 05, 2006

Experts available to discuss "The Da Vinci Code"

The Associated Press, Voice of America and the Chicago Tribune, among others, have sought Jim Farrelly’s comments about various movies.

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May 5, 2006 in Catholic issues, Hot issues | Permalink

May 04, 2006

Double majors hurt police recruiting

An increasing number of criminal justice majors are combining interests to have more flexibility in career choices.

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May 01, 2006

Bright job outlook for college grads

This is the best job market for college graduates since 2000.

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May 1, 2006 in Business, Education, Hot issues | Permalink

April 04, 2006

Will FAA user fee ground some pilots?

Domestic recruiting pool for commercial pilots and humanitarian flights at risk if FAA proposal flies, according to an associate mechanical and aerospace engineering professor with 16 years experience in the aviation industry.

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March 28, 2006

Timeless humor

A decade after her death, Erma's legacy is laugher.

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Truman scholar

Junior Emily Nohner wins the prestigious Truman Scholarship for confronting injustice on the world stage. It's the first time a UD student has won the honor.

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March 27, 2006

Science and engineering on a nanoscale

From Crime Scene Investigations to Over-the-Counter Medicines, The Ohio Academy of Science Meeting Fosters Curiosity, Discovery, Innovation

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March 27, 2006 in Engineering, Hot issues, Research | Permalink

March 16, 2006

Keeping Erma's legacy alive

Erma Bombeck, America's best-loved humorist, died nearly a decade ago, but her alma mater and family continue to keep her legacy alive through the University of Dayton's Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop.

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March 16, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

March 09, 2006

World premiere

It's fitting that the first documentary ever produced about Erma Bombeck's life will premiere in her hometown this month at the University of Dayton Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop -- with her family in the audience.

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March 9, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

March 08, 2006

Professor featured on Fox's "The O'Reilly Factor"

UD's human rights program director enters the "no-spin zone" on FOX's "The O'Reilly Factor" to go head to head with Bill O'Reilly on immigration issues

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March 8, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

March 07, 2006

Surf boarder or Mexican border?

Eight students will spend their spring breaks living for two days without basic utilities in a colony built on a former garbage dump and spend another with U.S. border patrol agents near to better understand one of America’s hot-button topics — immigration.

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March 7, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

February 24, 2006

Those zany writers

No writer's block here. Nearly 200 writers registered for the upcoming Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop create the world's longest Mad Lib.

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February 24, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

February 16, 2006

Dead laws for dead men

What does a university president know about coal mining legislation? Plenty, if you've researched and written the book, Dead Laws for Dead Men: The Politics of Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Legislation.Dsc_0063

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February 16, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

February 02, 2006

A boost from Boehner

Faculty from University of Dayton in Boehner's home state say his election as U.S. House majority leader good news for education.

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January 31, 2006

An icon for our generation

Coretta Scott King, who made one of her final public speaking engagements at the University of Dayton, is being remembered on campus for her graciousness, quiet strength — and legacy as a human rights activist.Coretta_scott_king300

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January 31, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

January 30, 2006

"State of our values" watch

“State of Our Values" Watch at University of Dayton During President's State of the Union Address, Tues., Jan. 31.

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January 30, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

January 26, 2006

The reality of “reality TV” may be in fine print

Entertainment law professor Dennis Greene, a former singer in ShaNaNa and Columbia Pictures vice president, discusses what you should know before searching for your 15 minutes of fame on reality TV.

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January 26, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

January 20, 2006

Trustees set 2006 pricing

The University of Dayton trustees have approved a tuition plan that will provide more financial aid to returning undergraduates while allowing UD to hire more faculty and a begin a multi-phase renovation of Marycrest residence hall.

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January 09, 2006

Preserving history

The National Alumni Association has given $200,000 to help create a University of Dayton Heritage Center.

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January 9, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink

January 05, 2006

Fighting alcohol abuse

The University of Dayton has adopted stronger penalties for alcohol violations on campus.

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December 14, 2005

Riverfront transformation

The city of Dayton receives $2.54 million in Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund money to remediate 11 acres of University of Dayton riverfront land.

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December 07, 2005

A voice for the poor and the powerless

Sister Dorothy Stang, a Dayton native murdered by hired assassins in Brazil where she had spent most of her life serving the poor and protecting the Amazon rainforest, will be honored posthumously on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the University of Dayton.

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December 7, 2005 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

December 01, 2005

1,000 and counting

Political science professor Jefferson Ingram says the death penalty is in the hands of society's evolving standards of decency. Ingram said if the court got the impression that society was overwhelmingly against the death penalty, he thinks it would be overturned quickly.

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December 1, 2005 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

November 14, 2005

State department official to kick off Dayton Peace Accords Forum

Rosemary DiCarlo, deputy assistant secretary for Europe and Eurasian Affairs in the U.S. State Department, will travel to Dayton on Thursday, Nov. 17, to kick off a policy forum that examines the Dayton Peace Accords a decade later.

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November 14, 2005 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

November 11, 2005

Justice dept. language toward SIU inflammatory

UD race law professor says 'anti-white' label on Southern Illinois University programs by U.S. Department of Justice hurts race relations.

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November 11, 2005 in Education, Hot issues, Law | Permalink

November 07, 2005

Peacemakers

Former United Nations Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and a retired music teacher will be honored for their role in sustaining peace in the former Yugoslavia — as part of events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

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November 7, 2005 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

November 03, 2005

The myth of redemptive violence

A decade after the Dayton Peace Accords, community leaders ask, "Can Dayton become recognized as a city that brings people of different religions together to promote peace and justice on a global scale?"

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November 3, 2005 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

October 31, 2005

'A full-blown fight'

Two political science professors at the University of Dayton predict an ugly Senate confirmation battle over the nomination of conservative judge Samuel Alito for a lifetime post on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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October 31, 2005 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

October 27, 2005

What happens after Harriet?

UD Supreme Court Experts Say Meirs' 'Constitutional Philosophy' Led to Surprise Withdrawal; Predict What Happens Next

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October 27, 2005 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

October 26, 2005

An early preview

Ben Bernanke--the economist tapped to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board--previewed his monetary philosophy on campus earlier this year.

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October 26, 2005 in Business, Hot issues | Permalink

October 25, 2005

Ohio election day confusion?

University of Dayton law and political science professors anticipate Ohio will be on the national Election Day radar for its four voter reform issues and, again, for voter confusion.

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October 25, 2005 in Hot issues | Permalink

October 21, 2005

Dayton Peace Accords a decade later

Dayton Peace Accords architect Richard Holbrooke, retired Gen. Wesley Clark and Lord Paddy Ashdown, the international community's high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will come to Dayton to reflect on the Dayton Peace Accords 10 years later.

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October 21, 2005 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

October 13, 2005

Unwired!

The University of Dayton ranks among the top 20 wireless campuses in the nation, according to a new survey.

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October 12, 2005

A wave of bankruptcies

The bankruptcy of Delphi, the nation's largest auto supplier, just days before a new bankruptcy law goes into effect will spur a new wave of filings, a University of Dayton law professor predicts.

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October 12, 2005 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

October 06, 2005

Who is Harriet Miers?

Two Supreme Court experts weigh in on the Harriet Miers' nomination for a seat on the highest court in the land.

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October 6, 2005 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

September 29, 2005

'Simply put, I feel I can help'

Approximately 50 University of Dayton students, faculty and staff will make a 1,600-mile round-trip journey by bus to Mississippi Oct. 7-11 to help the Catholic diocese of Biloxi with hurricane clean-up efforts.

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September 29, 2005 in Hot issues | Permalink

September 22, 2005

Campus life unfiltered

University of Dayon student bloggers share their experiences of campus life through a new student admission blog that prospective students can access on the Web, display on other sites or tune in on iPods. Welcome to MyLife at UD.

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September 22, 2005 in Education, Hot issues | Permalink

September 21, 2005

Rain could help New Orleans

If Gulf Coast can avoid Hurricane Rita's wind and storm surge, soaking rains will aid Katrina cleanup, says UD water resources engineer.

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September 21, 2005 in Engineering, Hot issues | Permalink

September 16, 2005

Assignment: Hurricane relief

A group of students from the Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) will travel to hurricane-ravaged Pascagoula, Miss., to help with clean-up efforts Oct. 5-9.

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September 16, 2005 in Education, Hot issues | Permalink

Cooking up assistance

University of Dayton chef Lisa Davis, who moonlights at the House of Bread, will cook lunch at the local soup kitchen Oct. 10-11 to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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September 15, 2005

Eminent domain: Needed or trampling of rights?

Lawyers for both sides of what could be the nation’s next prominent eminent domain battle will speak from
5-7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at the University of Dayton School of Law’s Mathias H. Heck Courtroom
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September 15, 2005 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

September 14, 2005

Engineering is about building lives too

Students, faculty and professional engineers of all faiths, disciplines and universities are invited to discuss how engineers can impact society Sept. 22-24 during the University of Dayton’s “The Role of Engineering at a Catholic University.”

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September 14, 2005 in Catholic issues, Engineering, Hot issues | Permalink

September 08, 2005

Campus steps up hurricane relief efforts

University of Dayton President Daniel J. Curran is asking faculty, staff and students to ''step up'' and reach out to Hurricane Katrina victims. UD is offering free tuition to Gulf Coast students and paid release time to faculty and staff who volunteer to serve in an organized relief effort.

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September 8, 2005 in Hot issues | Permalink

September 07, 2005

War on terror four years later

University of Dayton professors offer two views on War on Terror four years after Sept. 11.

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September 7, 2005 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

Hurricane relief blood drive

As part of a number of University of Dayton efforts to help Hurricane Katrina victims, a community-wide blood drive will be held at UD Arena on Friday, Sept. 9.

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September 7, 2005 in Hot issues | Permalink

September 02, 2005

In the aftermath

What should parents do when children see disturbing images of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the media and become frightened?

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August 29, 2005

Wind and rain the beginning of problems

New Orleans residents could face crumbling building foundations and unsanitary living conditions, according to a UD civil engineering lecturer specializing in water and environmental resources.

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August 05, 2005

Wireless

Starting this fall, University of Dayton students can go wireless just about anywhere they live, eat, study - or do laundry.

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August 04, 2005

Big and bright

The University of Dayton will welcome the largest first-year class since 1969 this fall. College-entrance test scores have hit a record level.

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July 21, 2005

Dayton Peace Accords a decade later

A grassroots community group is staging a number of cultural, educational and religious activities this fall to mark the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords and to recognize the importance of peacemaking in war-torn regions around the globe.

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July 21, 2005 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

Dayton Peace Prize

Richard Holbrooke, architect of the Dayton Peace Accords, will receive the Dayton Peace Prize as part of 10th anniversary events this fall.

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July 21, 2005 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

July 12, 2005

Campus expansion

When the University of Dayton this summer finalized the purchase of a 49-acre parcel of property with buildings from NCR Corp., it laid the groundwork for its future--and future commercial development along the Great Miami River.

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July 12, 2005 in Hot issues | Permalink

Judiciary battleground

If history is any guide, President Bush will win the battle shaping up over the judiciary, according to a University of Dayton political scientist who has studied the history and process of Supreme Court nominations.Pierce_jason

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July 12, 2005 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink

19 million minutes online

Incoming University of Dayton students will spend more than 19 million minutes online getting to know one another and the campus before they start classes in August.

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