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The University of Dallas is launching two new graduate degree programs: the Master of Leadership and the Master of Science in data science and artificial intelligence.

The University of Dallas Board of Trustees has appointed three new members: Frank Muller, Fanny Sheumaker, BA ’88 MBA ’91, and Tan Parker, BA ’93.

“The University of Dallas is proud to serve the Church’s mission of advancing the common good through teaching, scholarship and religious formation,” said Vice President of Enrollment Andrew Ellison.

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

The PCAOB Scholars Program awards scholarships to outstanding students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate accounting degree programs.

The Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library was one of just 50 institutions around the country to receive a recent grant from Theatre Communications Group (TCG).

The University of Dallas is the only Catholic university to receive an A+ grade from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.

The Institute for Homiletics at the University of Dallas has reached its goal of establishing a $7.5 million permanent endowment, a key need in the effort to improve preaching in the Catholic Church.

The students leading UD's annual day of community service invite locals to volunteer or request help for their homes.

Having led the K-12 Curriculum Project of the Saint Ambrose Center since 2021, William Perales replaces Andrew Ellison as director this month.

Andrew Ellison, current director of the St. Ambrose Center for Catholic Liberal Education and Culture, will move to a new role on March 1.

Students of local Catholic schools are eligible for automatic admission through the Crusader Promise.

Nancy Cain Marcus, MA ’00 PhD ’03, previously served as United States Ambassador and Public Delegate to the United Nations.

The publication collects and communicates research conducted by Gupta College of Business faculty members.

Andreas Widmer is an author, former member of the Swiss Guard and current director of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business.

“To build a classical movement within the Jewish educational community, we must have teachers trained in the texts and pedagogy of classical learning,” said program director Rabbi Mitchell Rocklin.

For Pat and Judy Hooker, graduate school is a team sport.

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

The University of Dallas is working with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia to establish a convent on campus.

The Crusader Scholarship is open to all high school seniors who apply to UD.

IRVING, Texas (Jan. 5, 2024) — The Quest, a television series developed by the University of Dallas as seen on the global Catholic network EWTN, has been adapted for radio and will begin airing...

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.

The Homeschool Scholarship is a $5,000 annual scholarship awarded to one exemplary high school student applying to the University of Dallas.

Ashton Ellis, PhD, comes to the University of Dallas after nearly 10 years in fundraising at Hillsdale College.

Thanks to a Braniff student, the language of the Gospels comes alive every Monday in Anselm 224.

It took the Center for Thomas More Studies 20 years to complete the “Essential Works of Thomas More.” Now, the conference is researching More’s oeuvre piece by piece.

All first-year students admitted to the University of Dallas for the fall of 2024 will be eligible to receive a grant if they have siblings in college.

As a panelist, Hunt explored questions facing catechists today, including the relationship between catechesis and evangelization.

The Institute for Homiletics has received a supplemental grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to further its work with the “Into Deeper Waters: Renewing Liturgical Preaching To Reach Young Catholics” initiative.

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

“The Quest: The Way of Beauty” is a collaborative effort of UD faculty in several disciplines, including art, theology, modern languages and literature.

The relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina will visit the University of Dallas on Sept. 20.

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

“My father is in prison because he spoke truth to power for decades,” Sebastien told U.S. lawmakers in May.

Beloved classics professor and Due Santi fixture Peter Hatlie, PhD, is retiring from his leadership roles as vice president, dean and director of the Rome Program this year.

Richard D. Kelly, MTS ’00, said the gift reflects his desire to see future generations of students benefit from the excellent faculty who greatly impacted his own faith and formation as a lay Catholic.

The annual program immerses students in Spanish language, poetry, culture and Catholic mysticism.

More than two dozen members of the University of Dallas community have arrived in Europe in advance of World Youth Day.

For four years now, the Constantin Scholars Program has used great literature to teach writing skills and facilitate “ah-ha moments” among incoming first-generation students.

Thanks to the generosity of supporters of the University of Dallas, UD has finished the fiscal year with several target goals exceeded.

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

Father Joseph Paul Albin, OP, current rector of the Church of the Incarnation and chaplain of the University of Dallas, will be leaving UD at the end of June.

Several new appointments and changes in university staff have taken place recently.

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

“After earning my degrees, the doors blew right open for my career,” Wofford says.

As of today, over 1,900 University of Dallas alumni have banded together in the Forging Our Future challenge, unlocking a $200,000 challenge gift from an anonymous alumni couple.

Alexa Hassell, BA ’23, used to take rosary walks around campus as a freshman. Last month, the Exodus Retreat gave her a chance to pray by the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe one last time as a student.

The gift will provide scholarships to one student from each undergraduate class every year on the basis of merit, need and leadership.

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

Current freshman Clarice Miller knew in high school that she wanted to attend a Catholic university. But after some time at her first choice, Miller knew she hadn’t yet found the challenge she was looking for.