Congratulations to Dr. Jon Paul Heyne, BA ’10, associate professor of history, on receiving the prestigious 2027 Rome Prize in Medieval Studies from the American Academy in Rome! Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement! hubs.ly/Q04C44wx0

Join us on Friday, Nov. 6, from 4–5 p.m., for a University of Dallas symposium exploring Mozart's "Requiem," featuring Dr. Chris Malloy and Dr. Ivan Eidt, along with a dramatic reading from Amadeus by UD drama students. Image credit: Magnific

Check out how this week's Charity Week has been bringing the UD community together!

The University of Dallas Rugby club had great success in their annual tradition against the alumni team during Alumni & Family Weekend! Fellowship shared among students and alumni even led one alum to describe the day of athletics as "the alumni’s Christmas.”

For Harrison Vetter, BA ’23, the journey from studying history at the University of Dallas to attending Harvard Law School has been shaped by the habits of mind he developed through UD's Core Curriculum. His goal? To serve “God and neighbor with courage, mastery, and charity.”

This past Tuesday night, Haggar Foyer was packed full of spectators for the annual UD Talent Show. Students performed original songs, dance routines, comedic skits, and more! Thank you to all of the students who displayed their talents as part of this Charity Week tradition!

The University of Dallas Rugby club had great success in their annual tradition against the alumni team during Alumni & Family Weekend! Fellowship shared among students and alumni even led one alum to describe the day of athletics as "the alumni’s Christmas.”

Charity Week 2026 has officially kicked off at the University of Dallas! Celebrating America's 250th birthday, this year's Charity Week theme is the American Revolution! The annual tradition of the Charity Week jail has already seen its fair share of students today.

The University of Dallas has earned a spot among Texas’ top 10 colleges and universities in WalletHub’s 2027 College & University Rankings! UD also ranked No. 34 in the South and No. 174 nationally.

Experience the beauty and power of Mozart's Requiem, one of the composer's most celebrated masterpieces, in a live performance presented by the UD Music Department. The concert is free and open to the public. All are welcome!

FAFSA is open! Complete your FAFSA at hubs.ly/Q04BllkG0 before Dec. 15 to receive a $1,000 tuition grant, renewable for all four years. The University of Dallas FAFSA school code is 003651. For more grant information: hubs.ly/Q04Bllbc0 #UDallas #UDallasFAFSA

The University of Dallas has once again been recognized among just 24 undergraduate colleges nationwide in the 2026–2027 Newman Guide, published by the Cardinal Newman Society! Read more: hubs.ly/Q04B3d-B0 #UniversityOfDallas #CatholicEducation #NewmanGuide #UDallas

Join the University of Dallas for a special symposium exploring Mozart's Requiem on Friday, Nov. 6 from 4-5 p.m. at the Haggar Art History Auditorium. Attendees are also invited to experience the 6:30 p.m. Requiem concert dress rehearsal at the Church of the Incarnation.

Angie Geehan, BA ’03, is showcasing her paintings at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, where fellow UD alumnus Brian Burch, BA ’97, serves as U.S. Ambassador. From alumni to current students, it's wonderful to see the UD community connecting in the Eternal City.

University of Dallas politics associate professor Dr. Daniel Burns recently appeared on The Constitutionalist podcast to discuss how the Declaration of Independence differs from the political philosophy of John Locke. hubs.ly/Q04B3b6H0)

University of Dallas students are preparing for the U.S. Department of Energy's CyberForce Competition! Under Dr. Robert Hochberg and Dr. David Andrews, this year's team is competing against universities with dedicated cybersecurity programs, even though UD does not offer one.

In celebration of Columbus Day, the University of Dallas' chapter of the Knights of Columbus hosted a cookout. In addition, the Annual Columbus Day lecture is given by Alumnus James Bell, Class of 2007: "Why Couldn't Columbus Sail East? Columbus in the Shadow of Genghis Khan."

Katie Prejean McGrady, BA '11, recently received the first Sheen Award for Radio & Podcasting. She is a wife, mom, award-winning author, and speaker. President Sanford recently had a conversation with Katie about the enduring power of a Catholic liberal arts education.

Norma Fries, BA ’76, a mathematics major at UD, has built a life across remarkably different fields. Her path is a reminder that a UD education forms habits that allow us to continue pursuing new possibilities. See Norma’s work: hubs.ly/Q04zxbrn0 & hubs.ly/Q04zxbsp0

With a new DNA sequencer in the Department of Biology, University of Dallas students are gaining hands-on experience with technology not commonly available at peer institutions. This advancement was made possible through generous funding from the Longwell Family Foundation.