University of Dayton

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At the University of Dayton, we learn by doing because doing transforms education. Whether it's breaking ground on campus to do groundbreaking work with GE Aviation, staying ahead of the economic curve by opening an institute in China, or increasing our global foothold by reducing our local footprint, we're rolling up our sleeves and taking action to create a better tomorrow.
We have faith in knowledge. We have faith in the community. We have faith. As Marianists, we are a worldwide family of Catholic brothers, priests, sisters, and committed laypeople. Our spirit of hospitality and inclusiveness permeates the campus. What distinguishes us is our constant seeking of truth and knowledge in our overall mission to improve the world. We ask big questions and take action in all realms of knowledge — the arts, sciences, religion, business, education, engineering, and law. We lead, and we serve because we believe that the more people we help develop compassionate hearts and critical minds, the better our world will be.
The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research university with academic offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. We are a diverse community committed, in the Marianist tradition, to educating the whole person and linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service.
As a comprehensive university, we commit ourselves to educate students within a vibrant learning community to vital programs in both liberal arts and sciences and the professional disciplines to collaborate across disciplinary and organizational boundaries. As a community, we are dedicated to excellence in teaching and seek to share it, critically review and evaluate it, and together transform our practices of learning and teaching. We are also dedicated to excellence in creating new knowledge, integrating this knowledge across disciplinary boundaries, and applying it creatively to meet human needs. We are responsive and serve the needs of our community and region. Our pursuit of learning and scholarship is characterized by academic freedom and professional responsibility.
A Catholic vision of the intellectual life springs ultimately from the revelation of God in Jesus Christ. The Incarnation obliges and frees Christians to continue uniting the human and the divine, integrate learning and scholarship, and explore the implications of the Gospel for all of the human culture while honoring academic freedom. As Catholic, the University carries out its mission in communion with the Church, the believing community in and through which revelation is received, lived, and handed on. The relations between the University and the Church are marked by mutual trust, close and consistent collaboration, and open dialogue. As Catholic, the University also relies on the presence and work of people from other religious traditions, indeed, all people of goodwill, in discovering what is right, cherishing what is good, and enjoying what is beautiful.
Marianist educational communities support the full development of their members. In linking learning and scholarship to leadership and service, we seek to be a leaven for good in our world. In the Marianist tradition, leadership is service, and leaders seek to lead with virtue. As a community of responsible inquiry, we create an environment in which our members, working in a scholarly manner, are free to evaluate their work's strengths and weaknesses, the work of others, and the trends in our society. The University encourages its members to judge how institutions are performing their purposes, expose deficiencies in their structures and operations, and propose and actively promote improvements when these are deemed necessary. The University encourages its members to collaborate in building community and join in a quest for a perfect human society. Collaboration for adaptation and change recognizes the diverse gifts and talents of all members of the community. It brings them together to realize a joint mission amid new and challenging circumstances.
We are a community with various interests and concerns brought together under the colloquial motto of "Learn. Lead. Serve." And we're always doing something to push the envelope. Whether it is establishing an institute in China, working with Emerson Climate Technologies or GE Aviation, or exposing the need for human rights discussion, we are always engaging and changing the world around us.
No matter which degree you pursue, you'll be challenged to open yourself to the world and learn from firsthand experience. Whether it is researching with professors, investing $20 million of the University's endowment, or bringing sustainable technologies to developing countries, you'll be encouraged to leave the classroom and enter the world's workshop. Because when you learn by doing, you'll be amazed by what you can do.
As you know, finding the perfect fit for college can be challenging. But with our quick application process, numerous financial aid opportunities, and merit-based scholarships, it gets much more comfortable. With more than 50 master's degree programs, 12 doctoral programs, and numerous licensure and certificate programs, there are many ways to advance your career. Our flexible academic calendar allows you to earn your J.D. in only two to three years, which means you can answer your calling sooner than you think. Advance your mind. Enrich your life. Explore our professional and continuing education programs for adults. No matter where you are on the map, studying at the University of Dayton is a smart decision. According to the International Student Barometer, we are a leading university worldwide in learning, living, and support services.

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