Beth Flach
Student-athletes proudly wear the Flyer uniform — and the cap and gown. Thanks to Beth Flach's efforts, the Dayton Flyers consistently rank in the top 20 in the nation in graduation rates. More >>
Father Johann Roten
Father Johann Roten, S.M., quietly helped build a living monument to Mary, the mother of Jesus, on campus. The world-famous International Marian Research Institute stands as a labor of love — and a tribute to faith.
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Angela Ann Zukowski
Long before Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, Sister Angela Ann Zukowksi, M.H.S.H., pushed the traditional boundaries of communication — all to serve the global Catholic church. More >>
Jim Blevins
Jim Blevins, campus energy manager, has embarked on a crusade to cut annual energy costs by 10 percent and help the environment. His motto: Learn. Lead. Conserve. More >>
Caryl M. Nuñez
Caryl Nuñez remembers feeling like the new kid in school, not knowing a soul. Now a senior, she's one of the welcoming faces behind New Student Orientation 2009. More >>
Zac Sideras
Senior Zac Sideras studies cultures in the Middle East — not from the pages of a textbook but from the streets of the West Bank and Cairo. More >>
Matt Maroon
Instead of a one-year break from life, Matt Maroon found a deeper life in Malawi. He's not out to save the world. He just wants to make one small part better. More >>
Nick Cardilino '89
Nick Cardilino asked God to touch at least one other person's life through his music. Instead, 20,000 teen-agers did more than just sing his award-winning song. They prayed it. More >>
Michael Gorman
Michael Gorman's know-how helped the rail industry save a whopping $2 billion by more efficiently distributing empty rail cars to shippers. It's one of the top six applied operations research projects in the world. More >>
John Heitmann
With a touch of wistfulness, John Heitmann chronicles Americans' love affair with the car and its impact on popular culture. This automobile historian knows his subject to a T. More >>
Kelly Bailey
Graphic designer Kelly Bailey uses the metaphor of a tree to visually symbolize the 2009 Stander Symposium, which celebrates undergraduate excellence. Her design represents a blooming of her own creativity. More >>
Joseph Recker
As student manager of the Davis Center for Portfolio Management, Joe Recker helps stage RISE, the world's largest student investment forum. Despite the economy, every graduating senior in the center has landed a finance job. More >>
Kristen Cheney
Anthropologist Kristen Cheney is drawn to the plight — and survival — of the world's most vulnerable children. As a Fulbright Scholar, she's conducting research in Uganda, where the largest number of AIDS orphans live. More >>
Fiona Martin
Fiona Martin doesn't want to just save energy. She wants to help save our planet. That's why she enrolled in a new, pioneering master's degree program in clean and renewable energy. More >>
Vera Crowl
After years of drug abuse and homelessness, Vera Crowl '08 experienced culture shock when she enrolled at the University of Dayton. "I've learned to accept success, I've learned to accept failure, and I've learned a lot about humility," she says. More >>
Herbert Woodward Martin
Herbert Woodward Martin is drawn to the magic of poetry. A new documentary, "Jump Back, Honey," reflects Martin's life, work and extraordinary devotion to Paul Laurence Dunbar. More >>
Temesguen Messay
Tem Messay wants to teach robots how to juggle and play chess. In the Motoman Robotics Laboratory, these robots already dance (usually when no one's looking). More >>
Ted Kissell
Talent wins games, but character wins championships. That's Ted Kissell's unbeatable creed. He steps down as vice president and director of athletics after the most successful decade in school history. More >>
William King
The scale of Bill King's work is extremely tiny, but its impact is huge. This mechanical engineering graduate is one of the hottest young researchers in the country in the field of nanotechnology. More >>
Sister Rosemary Wack
Sister Rosemary Wack, S.N.D. de N., heard the call to serve and answered. She has devoted the better part of her life to improving lives in Africa, first helping to launch secondary schools, then tending to people with AIDS. More >>
Rashad Young
Rashad Young '98, the youngest Dayton city manager on record, is committed to the community, particularly those facing sociological barriers. More >>
Vicki Giambrone
When Vicki Giambrone was just 18, she heard three unbelievable words, "You have cancer." Three decades later, she's paying off "a debt of gratitude" to the supportive campus community that wouldn't let her give up. More >>
Alex Orlowski
You don't have to convince Alex Orlowski of the importance of the youth vote in the presidential election. The University of Dayton senior co-authored a national study on the political engagement of college students. More >>
John McHale
John McHale '78 has made a living off innovative ideas. His business savvy is equaled only by his generosity to his alma mater. More >>
Dr. Panagiotis A. Tsonis
Panagiotis Tsonis seeks the secret behind a salamander's amazing ability to regenerate body parts. He's leading a University of Dayton center devoted to understanding how damaged tissues and organs might be able to repair themselves. More >>
Father Chris Wittmann, S.M.
Father Chris Wittmann, S.M., whose ties to campus date back more than 150 years, helps students grow in their faith — and become part of a vibrant community of faith. More >>
Emily Klein
Senior Emily Klein and other students in the Rivers Institute want to tap into the potential of the Great Miami River, which runs through campus. More >>
Pete Luongo
For leadership guru Pete Luongo, life is all about "making a difference." When he retired from the corporate world, he pledged to spend his life giving back. More >>
Bill Ricco
As a coach, teacher, principal and counselor, Bill Ricco's career is working with kids. But if you ask Ricco, he'll tell you he's never worked a day in his life. More >>
Gilford Stephen Vincent Jr.
Not many undergraduates publish research in a leading scientific journal, yet Stephen Vincent isn't motivated solely by breakthrough lab results. He wants to follow in his father's footsteps and save lives. More >>
Kristina Kerscher Keneally
When Kristina Kerscher Keneally journeyed to World Youth Day in Poland in 1991, she never imagined the trip would lead to a life in politics in Australia. Today, she's a member of Parliament — and a spokesperson for World Youth Day in Sydney. More >>
James B. Rowley, Ph.D.
Jim Rowley gets "a kick" out of using technology in the classroom — and coaches other teachers on campus and in local schools how to venture into e-learning. More >>
Linda Snyder, D.M.A.
When Linda Snyder traveled to Beijing to introduce Chinese women to Broadway works by women composers, she spoke a common, universal language — music. More >>
Duke Hartman
For award-winning director Duke Hartman, it's all about telling stories — from the behind-the-scenes scoop on the world's biggest hamburger to the mysteries lurking beneath your home. More >>
Courtney Deutsch
A decade after graduation, Courtney Deutsch has no plans to skip her class reunion on campus. She can't. She runs the show. More >>
William Lorenz
Inspired by the Marianists' work in Africa, Bill Lorenz devotes his life to helping the uprooted. BBC News drew international attention to his efforts by publishing his diary when he traveled with thousands of Sudanese on a treacherous trek three years ago. More >>
George Hanley
George Hanley learned trading as a runner at the Chicago Board of Trade. Today, he's constructed a state-of-the-art trading room at his alma mater to prepare tomorrow's derivative traders. More >>
Mark Ewalt
Mark Ewalt is part of a group that will spend the summer building a system that will bring clean water to a small village in West Africa where people are dying. More >>
Alison Black
Alison Black is using her newly earned business leadership degree to lead through serving others. Inspired by her mother's influence, she's devoting a year after graduation to working with troubled youth in Chicago. More >>
Margaret Pinnell, Ph.D.
Margie Pinnell's engineering students are blending their skills and faith to help the poor around the world — from developing water systems in Cameroon to solar cookers in Bolivia and Nicaragua. More >>
Brother Tom Wendorf, S.M.
For Brother Tom Wendorf, S.M., works of timeless literature and a garden's vibrant flowers speak volumes about life's mysteries — and possibilities. More >>
Joe Melendrez
Graduating senior and Christian rapper Joe Melendrez used burritos to spread the University of Dayton's Catholic, Marianist mission. It's a modern-day loaves and fishes parable. More >>
Joseph Scherger
Joseph Scherger '71 is leading a revolution to transform health care. He envisions a future where patients routinely correspond with their doctors by e-mail — all to provide quicker care. More >>
Eddie Landry
Eddie Landry, an art education major, discovered that the "heart and soul" of Dayton can be found in the arts. Landry and hundreds of other students will showcase their undergraduate research during the annual Stander Symposium.
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Rob Butcher
As director of media relations for the Cincinnati Reds, Rob Butcher has made a career out of the great American pastime of baseball. More >>
Lauren Clarisey
When Lauren Clarisey learned about Flyer Enterprises, one of the largest student-run businesses in the country, she abandoned plans to attend college in Chicago. It was a smart business move. Today, she's the CEO of Flyer Enterprises, which employs 190 people and enjoys annual revenues topping $1 million. More >>
Donna L. Street, Ph.D.
A renowned expert in international accounting, Donna Street teaches, makes presentations, conducts research and organizes conferences around the world — logging more than 10,000 miles annually. Each summer, MBA students accompany her to London, home of the International Accounting Standards Board. More >>
Tom Giltner
During the annual RISE forum, students like Tom Giltner not only help stage the world's largest student investment forum, they also rub shoulders with the biggest names on Wall Street. More >>
Louis Suttmann
Traveling team manager Louis Suttmann is part of the University of Dayton women's basketball team, which is enjoying its best season in program history. "I'm part of another family," says the sport management major. More >>
Keri Brown Kirschman, Ph.D.
Keri Brown Kirschman sees "the face of a child," not black-and-white statistics, when she studies pediatric injury prevention. She's passionate about keeping children safe. More >>
Michael Vehar and Collin Whelley
Michael Vehar and Collin Whelley graduated with jobs that paid nothing and required as much as a two-day commute by boat and foot. Armed with money they raised, they fought one the world's top killers of children. More >>
Joe Haus
Joe Haus' life may seem like fun and games, working in labs full of sensors and lasers. He's the director of the Ladar and Optical Communications Institute, where researchers are working on technology that can be used to identify threats and track terrorists at large distances. More >>
Susan W. Brenner, J.D.
Susan Brenner, an internationally renowned cybercrime scholar, says online crime has bilked businesses and consumers out of hundreds of billions of dollars. She teaches aspiring lawyers how to deal with cybercrooks. More >>
Patrick O'Grady
As the University of Dayton starts to implement its ambitious master plan, Patrick O'Grady can say he helped UD build for the future. The senior served as the student voice on the master plan steering committee and offered input on concepts ranging from a proposed University Center for the Arts to a bikeway that will meander through campus to the Great Miami River. More >>
Mike Kelly
A coaching giant, Mike Kelly holds one of the best winning percentages in all of college football. For decades, he's fielded teams that excel not only on the gridiron but also in the classroom. The retiring coach is this year's sole inductee into the UD Athletic Hall of Fame. More >>
Kathleen Henderson
What do Maya Angelou, Tina Turner, Morgan Freeman and UD's own Kathleen Henderson have in common? They're all being featured nationally on African American Lives, a new PBS television series that uncovers long-lost family histories. It airs Feb. 6 and Feb. 13. More >>
Joan McGuinness Wagner
Joan McGuinness Wagner invites so many students over for lunches, dinners and socials that she had to turn her living room into a dining room. She exemplifies the Marianist spirit of hospitality and inclusiveness. More >>
Brandon Cramer
A 4.0 student and football star, senior Brandon Cramer is at the top of his game. One of the most decorated student-athletes in UD history now will take his smarts to medical school. More >>
Brother Don Geiger, S.M., Ph.D.
Brother Don Geiger, S.M., says the planet's inhabitants use their resources like a bottomless bank account. He's working to make a deposit — and is encouraging others to do so, too. More >>
Joseph Hinrichs
Joseph Hinrichs enrolled in the School of Engineering to learn how to become a leader. Today, he's vice president for global manufacturing for Ford Motor Co., where he's transforming a company. More >>
Sara Losito
As an education major, Sara Losito tutored a young reader and inspired him to tackle Harry Potter. She finds inspiration in her students' optimism. More >>
Lori Hanna
Mechanical engineering major Lori Hanna spent two months in Nicaragua working on solar cookers. She returned to UD with plans to help rural clinics sterilize medical equipment using the sun. More >>
Tom Demmer
Last summer, Tom Demmer, 21, landed an internship at the White House. Now a junior, Demmer said politics is his passion. His ultimate goal: To become president. More >>
Liz Sidor
The spirit — and spirituality — of Christmas on Campus drew Liz Sidor to the University of Dayton, where she discovered that service to others is a way of life. More >>
Patrick Reynolds, Ph.D.
In jest, Patrick Reynolds calls himself "the Mikey of conductors" because he'll conduct anything — as long as it's musically challenging. A passionate and energetic educator, he believes music is a gift to be shared. More >>
Brian Gregory
When the Dayton Flyers men's basketball team runs out on the UD Arena floor, 13,000 fans stand and erupt in applause. Head Coach Brian Gregory understands the "honor and prestige" that comes with his job — and is humbled by it. More >>
Gordon Roberts
Without fanfare, Gordon Roberts quietly earned a sociology degree in 1974 — after receiving the nation's highest military honor for his bravery in the Vietnam War. Today, he's the youngest and only Medal of Honor recipient on active duty. More >>
Kati Bakes
When "a bunch of kids come together and put on a show," Kati Bakes, a chemical engineering major and theater company founder, knows amazing things can happen. More >>
HaQuyen Pham
HaQuyen Pham's parents were "boat people" who came to the U.S. as the Vietnam War ended. She has "grown up not taking food, clothes or education for granted." More >>
Brian Roberts
On the basketball court and in the classroom, Brian Roberts excels. "When you say you graduated from the University of Dayton with a business degree, it's looked upon highly in the real world," he says. More >>
Claire Yerke
The human rights program drew Claire Yerke to the University of Dayton — and ultimately to Latin America, where she's discovered "I have the power to help." More >>
Robert Chelle
Bob Chelle was born an entrepreneur. Today, he teaches students how to start their own businesses — in a program ranked fifth best in the nation. More >>
David Phillips
Cincinnati Works changed Dave Phillips' life. The poverty-to-work program he co-founded helps 700 families every year. It's one reason why his alma mater gave him the 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Award. More >>
Annette Schmeling
Sister Annette Schmeling, vice president for student development and dean of students, describes living in the student neighborhood as a "Norman Rockwell experience." She's doing "porch ministry," helping students find their calling in life. More >>
Norbert Burns
Father Norbert Burns, 82, bounds into class early and personally greets every student. For more than four decades, he's taught "Christian Marriage," the most popular course on campus. This is a marriage made in heaven. More >>
Eileen Dolan
Eileen Dolan became one of the nation's leading cancer researchers after Brother John Lucier, S.M., allowed her to switch from home ec to chemistry. That ''small act of kindness'' changed her life — and countless others. More >>
Paul Marshall
Father Paul Marshall is drawn to the Marianists' spirituality, commitment to community and their call to work for justice in the world. His job? To share that way of life. More >>
Jacquise Jackson
Jaci Jackson is all about service - from her job as assistant CIO to her volunteer work. When she stepped up to help the Red Cross during the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, she discovered one person can make a difference. More >>
Judy Hennessey
Judy Hennessey calls the Dayton Early College Academy "an entrepreneurial experiment in urban education." Under Dr. Hennessey's leadership, DECA is targeting first-generation college students and challenging them to earn a high school diploma and college credits -- all at the same time. More >>
Westina Matthews Shatteen
A former elementary school teacher, Westina Matthews Shatteen worked her way up the corporate ladder at Merrill Lynch. "My work is an extension of my philosophy of life," she says. "Service is in my blood and genes...my DNA." More >>
Lee Lochtefeld
It's not everyday you meet the CEO of an international conglomerate who bears your name. Junior Lee Lochtefeld has rubbed shoulders with numerous CEOs en route to gaining real-world experience in finance and entrepreneurship. More >>
Patricia Johnson
Connections count for philosophy professor Patricia Johnson, a champion of interdisciplinary learning and teaching. Known for breaking barriers, the former women's studies director believes "Education...takes place in a community. The life of such a community takes nurturing." More >>
Janet Herrelko
Her license plates say "Dr. Math," and for Janet Herrelko, UD associate professor of teacher education, "math is the be all and end all." She has some sure-fire ways to help classroom teachers and their students catch her enthusiasm. More >>
Don Pair
Even with top-notch facilities on campus, geology chair Don Pair sees the world as his laboratory. He's traveling to Iceland with a group of students who will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apply what they're learning. More >>
Patricia Hart
Tricia Hart knows that when professors set high expectations and provide opportunities, students rise to the challenge. One of the best things about directing the University Honors and Berry Scholars programs, she says, is the chance to work closely with students as they discover how much they are capable of achieving. More >>
Clementine Igilibambe
"All of a sudden a bomb exploded." Clementine Igilibambe fled the genocide in her native Rwanda and is now working on a degree that will help her "'be the voice" for the world's underrepresented. More >>
David Stubbs
When David Stubbs managed a project to develop the Air Force's first automated ultrasonic inspection system for jet engine parts, he relied on a team of professional researchers — and engineering students. UDRI gives students hands-on, resume-building experience. More >>
Susan Byrnes
As director of ArtStreet, Susan Byrnes believes the arts can be transformative, especially for non-arts majors. ArtStreet is not a residence hall. It's not an academic building. It's a doorway to exploring the arts. More >>
Mark Masthay
As a child, Mark Masthay became hooked on science when his parents bought him a chemistry set. Today, he's sharing the love of discovery with college students. Their research may help cure a debilitating eye disease one day. More >>
Emily Nohner
Emily Nohner, winner of the 2006 Truman Scholarship, wanted to give a letter to Wal-Mart's CEO about working conditions in factories overseas. She never expected an invitation to inspect plants in Bangladesh. More >>
Janet Bednarek
Janet Bednarek, one of the nation's most notable aviation historians, lives and works in the shadow of the famous Wright Brothers. It's a perfect backdrop for teaching and writing about how the airplane transformed the world. More >>
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