The conference will be held on Jan. 21, 2025, under the theme, “Architects of Education: How Best to Unlock Student Potential.”

As the 2024-25 school year begins, the University of Dallas welcomes new faculty members and congratulates returning members on their promotions.

The annual ceremony celebrates faculty members who show excellence in both research and teaching, as well as those who are retiring.

After having served as interim dean of the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts since January of 2023, Professor of Politics Richard J. Dougherty, MA ’89 PhD ’93, has been appointed dean.

“Adoro Te” is a collaborative effort to seed the National Eucharistic Revival with artistic, theological and philosophical reflections.

The University of Dallas welcomes new faculty members in various disciplines and congratulates others on their promotions.

Hunt holds a PhD in religious education from Fordham University and has taught in UD’s Department of Theology since 2018.

Professor of Management J. Lee Whittington, Ph.D., has taught at the college since 2000.

Timothy Shah, Ph.D., distinguished research scholar of the Politics Department, will deliver a plenary speech on Catholic integralism.

After joining the university in 2019, Ron Scrogham, MA, MLS, served as the reference and serials librarian before his appointment to the interim deanship last October.

Eidt’s book retells the fairy tales plainly but authentically, bringing students into “the ongoing great conversation” of German as soon as possible.

Biology professor Inimary Toby, Ph.D., will lead an upcoming conference on artificial intelligence and its research potential.

The University of Dallas welcomes more than a dozen new faculty members this 2022-23 academic year. Their knowledge and insights will further enrich student learning in many disciplines, including art, biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, English, mathematics, philosophy, physics, and Spanish.

We sat down with Associate Professor of Theology Christopher Malloy, Ph.D., to discuss his new book, False Mercy: Recent Heresies Distorting Catholic Truth. What do you mean by...

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At the University of Dallas, few aspects of the experience compare to the extraordinary, dedicated professors who grace the campus. From their eager — and...

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Gregory Roper, Ph.D., BA ’84, has been appointed the dean of students at the University of Dallas. “I am excited to begin this new role at my alma mater and my...

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The University of Dallas welcomes six new faculty members this 2021-22 academic year. Their knowledge and insights will further enrich student learning in many...

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Desiring to support academic work that faithfully represents authentic Catholic teaching in the modern world, two married alumni have generously established a new faculty...

University of Dallas President and Provost Jonathan J. Sanford, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Philip Harold, Ph.D., as the new dean of Constantin College of Liberal Arts effective July 1....

Svetozar “Steve” Pejovich, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan; his four children, Alexandra, Brenda,...

Economics Chair, Accomplished Scholar, Community Leader, Devoted Teacher Takes Leading Role at UD "Dr. Leonard is a leader of remarkable vision, energy and dedication to the good of all those she...

This beginning set a precedent: that UD is home to women with a religious vocation. Our religious alumnae and Dominican professors have shared their discernment stories and the role UD played in...

This beginning set a precedent: that UD is home to women with a religious vocation. Our religious alumnae and Dominican professors have shared their discernment stories and the role UD played in...

Each year since 1985, UD’s faculty have gathered at the beginning of the spring semester for the prestigious awards ceremony to recognize and honor fellow faculty who have gone above and beyond...

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“This award marks a nice milestone for our collaboration (UD and Cerium) since we’ve now brought in over a million dollars between the two projects,” said Flanagan. “Furthermore, both of...

After more than half a century of teaching at UD, Evans undoubtedly leaves behind a hallmark of successes that reverberate well beyond his classroom, via former students and colleagues, into the...

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Assistant Professor of Biology Inimary Toby, Ph.D., has spent her summer fighting for the end of COVID-19 by volunteering with the National Scientist Volunteer Database (NSVD) as the Texas State Coordinator and by conducting lab research of the virus...

Assistant Professor of Human and Social Sciences Carla Pezzia, Ph.D., and Associate Professor and Chair of Economics Tammy Leonard, Ph.D., have received a federal grant for $250,000 to support their research on food insecurity among the senior...

Assistant Professor of Physics Will Flanagan, Ph.D., was recently awarded a $450,000 contract from the Air Force for his work in developing the world's smallest neutron detector. Of this grant, $135,000 will go to UD to support Flanagan's work with...

"The UD mission and Core Curriculum are sometimes described in terms of the twin pillars of Western civilization, Athens and Jerusalem," said 2019 King Fellow and Associate Professor of Theology Mark Goodwin, Ph.D., giving the traditional King...