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Two local universities handed out diplomas to graduates on Saturday.

The University of Dayton reaffirmed its stance in light of the United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down two colleges’ race-based admissions programs.

Officials in Catholic higher ed have their eyes on two Supreme Court cases on affirmative action policies. The ruling likely will alter how schools admit students as they strive to build diverse learning communities.

The University of Dayton in Ohio said it has identified at least 12 employees in the Guard or Reserves and 100 military- or veteran-affiliated employees overall.

Premier Health President and CEO Mary Boosalis plans to retire next year, the company announced Monday. Boosalis has led the Dayton, Ohio-based health system since 2017. The board of trustees will conduct a national search for her successor. Throughout her 35-year at at the system, Boosalis sought to expand Premier Healths territory through partnerships with other businesses and community stakeholders. Most notably, Premier has a long-standing collaborative relationship with the University of ...

Premier Health President and CEO, Mary H. Boosalis to Retire in 2022 DAYTON, Ohio (August 2, 2021) - The Board of Trustees of Premier Health announced today that Mary Boosalis, President and CEO of the health system, plans to retire around the end of the first quarter in 2022, after more than 35 years of service to the people of the Miami Valley region. Her career has been marked by partnerships, successfully navigating unprecedented challenges, and a strong orientation towards physician an...

By Center for International Programs The University of Dayton is the first university to sign onto the ethical and fair trade learning commitments sponsored by the Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative. “These commitments reflect a human rights-based approach to global and local community engagement that centers the perspectives, leadership, representation and meaningful engagement of impacted populations and those who are most vulnerable,” said Shelley Inglis, executive director of...

One year later: Coping with COVID It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a year since the coronavirus invaded our lives.  The pandemic changed the way we work, interact, teach, study, etc.  The way we live.  It all happened so fast.  March 12, 2020. Here in Ohio, Dayton mayor Nan Whaley 98, declared a state of emergency. March 20, 2020. The state confirms 247 cases of coronavirus. March 20, 2020. UD president Eric Spina sends out a video message saying, “at the urging of state and loc...