Meet Our Donors

Terrence Tilley, Ph.D., remembers what it was like to be a struggling student. In 1974, Tilley took a trip to the United Kingdom for his dissertation research. Though the trip was successful, it also caused him and his family tremendous financial strain.

Memorable Moments and a Big Impact

Everyday moments on the University of Dayton campus, many with her college roommates, have stuck with Donna Valponi Brookhart ’76. She thinks back to dinner at Marycrest and Sunday morning Masses together. Decades later, they’re still making memories.

Honoring a Loved One's Passion - Vada da Silva

For Vada da Silva, growing up in rural West Virginia during the Great Depression meant struggle and sacrifice.

A Stroke of Genius

Robert Wenning '69 knows that being in the right place at the right time is only part of the secret to success.

Flyers Paying It Forward

Denise Eder Palmer '77 and Greg Palmer '78 included the University of Dayton in their estate plan because they realize it is a powerful and comfortable way to give back to the University that brought them together over 40 years ago and made them feel at home.

What's Your Legacy

Chris Fohl '21 is a first-generation college student who is at the University of Dayton because David Poff '72 realized he could make a difference for students transferring to UD from Sinclair Community College.

Barbara Eckler '80

When Barbara Eckler ’80 and her husband, Bo Cheatham, sat down to revisit their estate plans they realized their loved ones were well taken care of, so they decided to name their alma maters as the beneficiaries of their IRAs.

A Bequest for Success

Bill Uhl '56 led the Flyers to a No. 2 national ranking, the highest our men's basketball team has ever reached—so far.

Repaying an Act of Kindness

Over a decade ago, Yoshiharu "Yosh" Ohara '52 pledged to make an estate gift to the University of Dayton—a commitment UD received in April 2020, a time when it was arguably needed the most.

Ensuring Everyone Has a Seat at the Table

As UD donors, Bob and his wife, Merle, noticed that a lot of assistance already exists for students with financial needs or the academically gifted—but what about those students who are not eligible for either?

Life is an Adventure

Phil Warth '69 looks at life as an adventure. This attitude has served him well, allowing him to take risks and embrace opportunities for success as a business owner and entrepreneur.

Nine Girls. One House. Countless Lives Impacted.

“Nine girls and one bathroom,” Pat Kuss ’66 laughed about their house in the UD student neighborhood.

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