University of Dallas

More than 400 University of Dallas students were named to the spring 2017 Dean's List for earning a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Andrea Wierzchowski, MPsy '15, recently received the 2017 Melanie Foundation scholarship for her work in raising mental health awareness in traditionally underserved communities. She credits her University of Dallas education, and specifically her studies in phenomenological psychology, with her continued success.

The first University of Dallas recipient of the prestigious fellowship, Sean Mixon was recently announced as one of 12 Albert Schweitzer Fellows in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area for 2017-18, and one of approximately 240 fellows working around the United States.

Three University of Dallas seniors directed their senior drama studios April 27-30, performing three back-to-back one-act plays - "The Dumb Waiter," "Hello Out There" and "Purgatorio" - to a nearly sold out audience in the Margaret Jonsson Theater.

Three University of Dallas students have received a 2017 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to pursue academic study abroad. Recipients of the scholarship, which is awarded annually by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, were selected from more than 10,000 applicants.

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).

A group of senior psychology students from the University of Dallas recently presented peer-reviewed research at the 63rd annual convention of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA).

Four University of Dallas students were elected to the Student Government Executive Council for the upcoming 2017-18 academic year.

The University of Dallas awarded nearly two dozen scholarships to study abroad during the fall 2016 semester as part of its nationally-recognized Rome Program.

More than 100 University of Dallas students studied abroad at the university's 12-acre Eugene Constantin Campus just outside Rome, Italy during the fall 2016 semester.

More than 300 University of Dallas students were named to the fall 2016 Honor Roll for earning a semester GPA of 3.0-3.49.

Nearly 500 University of Dallas students were named to the fall 2016 Dean's List for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Last semester, the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) named eight University of Dallas soccer, volleyball and cross country student-athletes to the National All-Academic Teams for maintaining a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher.

This summer five University of Dallas students assisted in the excavation of the ancient Latin city of Gabii. Located 11 miles east of Rome, Gabii was one of the largest cities in the region of Latium in antiquity, with its origins dating to the same time as the foundations of Rome.

A handful of University of Dallas students received scholarships to study abroad in the university's esteemed Rome Program during summer 2016, which takes place at its 12-acre Eugene Constantin Campus just outside Rome, Italy.

Eighteen University of Dallas students received scholarships to study abroad in the university's esteemed Rome Program during the spring 2016 semester, which takes place at its 12-acre Eugene Constantin Campus just outside Rome, Italy.

When one of the University of Dallas' largest freshman classes in history moved in, 59 orientation leaders greeted the university's newest residents, helping them move into their residence halls and settle into life at UD.

Thirty-nine high school students spent almost three weeks in Italy during summer 2016 at the University of Dallas' Eugene Constantin Campus in the locality of Due Santi outside of Rome, studying Shakespeare's interest in Italy.

Nearly 250 University of Dallas students were named to the Honor Roll for earning a semester GPA of 3.0-3.49.

More than 400 University of Dallas students have been named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Nearly 200 students earned graduate degrees from the University of Dallas during the 2016 Commencement Ceremony in May.

University of Dallas students received their master's degrees during the 2016 commencement ceremony on May 15.

Nearly 300 University of Dallas students received bachelor's degrees during the 2016 commencement ceremony on May 15.

University of Dallas seniors were honored by their professors and peers this May at the 2016 Convocation ceremony with various departmental awards and honors.

University of Dallas rising senior Rachel Parkey presented research as part of a lectureship internship with the national presidential library and museum.

Three University of Dallas seniors presented their senior drama studios. The performances ran April 2016 in the Margaret Jonsson Theater.

University of Dallas students presented William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" this spring. The play, directed by Associate Professor of Drama Stefan Novinski, ran April 6-16, 2016.

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.

Three French majors at the University of Dallas have been awarded French Government Teaching Assistantships. They will consequently be spending the academic year 2016-2017 in France.

Three students were named Clare Boothe Luce Scholars this April and received full-tuition-and-fees scholarships for 2016-2017. The Clare Boothe Luce Fund encourages women to enter, study, graduate and teach in science, engineering and mathematics.