The University of Dallas, located in a metropolitan area of nearly seven million people, is a leading Catholic university widely recognized for academic excellence by well-known publications, organizations and accrediting bodies. It offers distinctive individual undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in the liberal arts, business and ministry that are characterized by an exceptional, engaged faculty, a commitment to shaping principled, well-skilled leaders and academic rigor in the Catholic intellectual tradition. For more information, visit udallas.edu.
(see more)The University of Dallas, located in a metropolitan area of nearly seven million people, is a leading Catholic university widely recognized for academic excellence by well-known publications, organizations and accrediting bodies. It offers distinctive individual undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in the liberal arts, business and ministry that are characterized by an exceptional, engaged faculty, a commitment to shaping principled, well-skilled leaders and academic rigor in the Catholic intellectual tradition. For more information, visit udallas.edu.
UDallas Seniors Receive Departmental and University Honors
More than three dozen University of Dallas seniors were honored by their professors and peers this May at the 2020 spring Convocation ceremony with various departmental awards and university honors.
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UDallas English Majors Present Senior Novel Projects
Twenty-seven University of Dallas English majors recently presented their capstone senior novel projects, the culmination of intensive research and writing on a major English-language novel. The senior capstone is required of all English majors in order to satisfy their degree requirements.
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2018 May 11
UDallas English Majors Accepted to National Sigma Tau Delta Convention
Seventeen University of Dallas English majors recently had published papers accepted into the 2018 convention for the international English honor society Sigma Tau Delta. The university's honor chapter, Alpha Sigma Pi, initiated in 2011, organizes various events on campus, such as senior-junior mixers and poetry and literature celebrations. The society offers numerous benefits to its members, including scholarships, internships and publishing opportunities.
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2018 May 11
UDallas Art History Majors Present Senior Theses
Two University of Dallas art history majors recently presented their senior theses during the spring 2018 semester. Completion of a senior thesis is one of the final requirements of art history majors in order to graduate.
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2018 May 11
UDallas Psychology Majors Present Senior Theses
Sixteen University of Dallas psychology majors recently presented their senior theses during the spring 2018 semester. The completion of a senior thesis is one of the final requirements of psychology majors in order to graduate.
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2018 May 11
UDallas Senior Receives Ropke-Wojtyla Fellowship
University of Dallas senior Margaret Schuhrieman was recently awarded the Ropke-Wojtyla Fellowship from the Catholic University of America's Busch School of Business and Economics. The Ropke-Wojtyla Fellowship educates future Catholic intellectuals and business leaders in the moral and economic defense of the free enterprise system as instructed by Catholic social thought.
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2018 Apr 11
UDallas Students Present 'Junior Poet'
Forty-five University of Dallas juniors recently completed "Junior Poet," in which each student selects a poet and conducts a major research project on that poet and his or her body of work, culminating in a half-hour presentation to a panel of three faculty members. "Junior Poet" is required of all English majors in order to satisfy degree requirements, though students from outside majors often choose to take the course as well.
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2018 Feb 22
UDallas Sophomore Receives University's First Trjitzinsky Memorial Award
Sophomore Mary Kate Tomassi, BA '20, "embodies the diligent student who loves learning mathematics," explained Assistant Professor of Mathematics John Osoinach, as faculty and students gathered in Constantin Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 15, to honor Tomassi's achievement as UD's first recipient of the Waldemar J. Trjitzinsky Memorial Award. UD was one of seven schools in the country selected by the American Mathematical Society (AMS) to bestow the award on one worthy student who plans on pursuing a career in mathematics.
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2017 Nov 29
UDallas Theology Majors Present Senior Theses
Ten University of Dallas theology majors presented their senior theses during the fall 2017 semester. The completion of a senior thesis is one of the final requirements of theology majors in order to graduate.
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2018 Mar 5
University of Dallas Doctoral Candidate Awarded Prestigious Weaver Fellowship
Two University of Dallas doctoral candidates in the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts Institute of Philosophic Studies (IPS), Leta Sundet, MA '16, and Pavlos Papadopoulos, MA '14, were recently awarded the prestigious Richard M. Weaver Fellowship from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI).
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2017 Jun 5
UDallas Seniors Receive Departmental Awards and Honors
University of Dallas seniors were honored by their professors and peers this May at the 2016 Convocation ceremony with various departmental awards and honors.
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2016 May 25
UDallas Students Recognized by American Society for Microbiology
Two University of Dallas biology students won second place in the parthenogenesis category at the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Texas Branch meeting. This research will be featured on a poster presented at the ASM's national conference this summer.
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2016 May 16
UDallas Seniors Present at the Philosophy Senior Conference
The University of Dallas proudly recognizes the seniors who presented at the Fifth Annual Philosophy Senior Conference in March 2016.
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2016 Apr 11
7 UDallas English Majors to Attend Sigma Tau Delta 2016 International Convention
Seven English majors from the University of Dallas will be attending the Sigma Tau Delta 2016 International Convention in Minneapolis. The six seniors and one junior attending are members of the Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society, and they all submitted works that were accepted for presentation at the conference March 2-5.
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2016 Feb 26
UDallas Juniors Complete 'Junior Poet' Projects
Thirty-eight University of Dallas juniors recently presented their 'Junior Poet' projects. These presentations are the culmination of intensive research and writing on the work of a major English-language poet, and are required of all English majors in order to satisfy degree requirements, though students from other majors choose to take the course as well.
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2015 Dec 4
UDallas Students Receive Departmental Awards
Several University of Dallas students received awards from their respective departments at convocation.
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2015 Jul 23
UDallas Students Complete Senior Novel Presentations
Twenty-nine University of Dallas senior English majors completed their Senior Novel presentations.
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2015 May 4
UDallas Students Present Psychology Theses
Five University of Dallas seniors presented their theses in psychology on April 22, 2015.
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2015 Apr 27
UDallas Students Present at Chemistry Conference
Five University of Dallas students presented research at the national conference for the American Chemical Society (ACS).
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2015 Apr 1
UD Students Present Papers at Association of Core Texts and Courses Conference
Two University of Dallas students presented papers at the conference for the Association of Core Texts and Courses on March 14, 2015.
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2015 Mar 18
UD Student Reaches Finalist Stage for Rhodes Scholarship
Will Chavey, a University of Dallas senior, was a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship in the Houston region.
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2015 Mar 18
UD Students Published in "Journal of Science"
Seven students were published in the first issue of the University of Dallas undergraduate publication, "Journal of Science."
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2015 Mar 12
Students Present Papers During University of Dallas Philosophy Senior Conference
Twelve University of Dallas philosophy majors presented papers during the Department of Philosophy's Fourth Annual Philosophy Senior Conference on Saturday, Feb. 28. The one-day conference, "Citizenship," considered what it means to be a citizen and how it contributes to human flourishing.
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2015 Mar 6
University of Dallas Juniors Complete 'Junior Poet' Projects
Thirty-five University of Dallas juniors recently presented their 'Junior Poet' projects. These presentations are the culmination of intensive research and writing on the work of a major English-language poet, and are required of all English majors in order to satisfy degree requirements, though students from other majors choose to take the course as well.
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2015 Jan 28
Students Recognized at University of Dallas Senior Convocation
Graduating seniors received departmental honors and awards during the University of Dallas' May 8 Senior Convocation Ceremony.
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2014 Jun 4
University of Dallas Senior English Majors Present 'Senior Novel' Projects
Thirty-seven University of Dallas senior English majors recently presented their capstone Senior Novel projects. These presentations are the culmination of intensive research and writing on a major English-language novel, and are required of all English majors in order to satisfy degree requirements.
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2014 May 16
Students Presented Senior Art History Theses at the University of Dallas
Senior art history majors at the University of Dallas recently presented their senior theses. Completion of the thesis is one of the final requirements most University of Dallas art history majors must fulfill in order to graduate.
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2014 May 15
Students present papers during University of Dallas Philosophy Senior Conference
Twelve University of Dallas philosophy majors presented papers during the Department of Philosophy's Third Annual Philosophy Senior Conference on Saturday, March 22. The one-day conference, "Philosophy and Architecture," considered the different ways that architecture connects human beings to the world.
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2014 May 7
Local Students Recognized at University of Dallas Senior Convocation
The following local students received departmental honors and awards at the University of Dallas Senior Convocation on Thursday, May 3:
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2012 May 17
Local Student Receives Award from University of Dallas Education Department
The University of Dallas Department of Education has recognized the following student with its 2012 Teller Award, an award established by alumni and faculty in honor of Professor Emeritus James D. Teller. The award is given each year to an outstanding student based upon scholastic achievement, leadership ability and potential as a teacher.
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2012 Jan 3