University of Dallas News

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Alumni Establish Faculty Excellence Fund, Giving Back to Professors Who Prepared Them to Emulate St. Thomas More

Jul 7, 2021

Desiring to support academic work that faithfully represents authentic Catholic teaching in the modern world, two married alumni have generously established a new faculty...
Philip Harold Appointed Dean of Constantin College of Liberal Arts

Apr 19, 2021

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....
In Memoriam: Svetozar 'Steve' Pejovich, Ph.D., Former UD Economics Chair and President, Internationally Acclaimed Scholar

Mar 5, 2021

The following remembrance was provided by Dr. Pejovich’s family. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 20, at 12:05 p.m. at the Church of the Incarnation on the University of Dallas campus and livestreamed.

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,...
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University Announces Interim Provost for Coming Academic Year

Mar 1, 2021

Economics Chair, Accomplished Scholar, Community Leader, Devoted Teacher Takes Leading Role at UD

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...
Sisters Serving UD: Sister Elinor: 'Be Not Afraid'

Feb 22, 2021

It is no surprise that the University of Dallas, chartered by religious women, has had over 50 alumnae who have said “yes” to the call to religious life. In 1952, The Superior of the Western Province of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, Mother Theresa Weber, declared, "We need a Catholic co-educational college in this area!" On May 25, 1955, the Sisters officially received the charter for the University of Dallas. UD's first trustees were all religious women: Mother Theresa Weber, Sister Mildred Manning, Sister Mary Frances Connaughton, Sister Mary Byron, Sister Myrtl Owens and Sister Elizabeth Johnston.

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...
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