Humans of UD
Name: Kaity Chaikowsky
Hometown: Baltimore, Md.
Major: Psychology
Classification: Junior
If you walked into Kaity Chaikowsky’s bedroom, you’d think that a hurricane had just hit. Dozens of psychology journals and textbooks litter the floor, her roommate’s copy of...
Humans of UD
Name: Maureen O’Toole
Hometown: Verona, N.J.
Major: Politics
Class: Junior
University of Dallas students who attend the Rome program would likely call it “the most transformative experience of their young lives” or “the best thing they’ve ever done.”...
Humans of UD
Patrick Goodman, Sophomore English and economics & finance double major, from Sterling, Mass.
If you’ve been attending rugby games or various University of Dallas spirit events this school year, it’s likely that you’ve seen Patrick...
Humans of UD
Charles Obegolu: Senior biology pre-med major from Dallas, Texas.
A typical day in the life of Charles Obegolu goes something like this: classes in the morning, followed by a few hours of work at the...
Humans of UD
Clare Slattery
A junior Spanish major with an international studies concentration from Middle Ridge, Wis.
Even though the scope of the University of Dallas seems pretty small — there’s a reason we’ve self-diagnosed ourselves with...
Humans of UD
Dr. Gregory Roper
Associate professor of English from Oak Cliff, Texas.
If you’re an English major, or you’ve had a class with Dr. Gregory Roper, you’re likely familiar with the phrase “scratch where it itches” in...
Humans of UD
Mary Kate Elfelt
Senior ceramics major with a business concentration from Milwaukee, Wis.
Some people can make cool vases, fun planters or pretty plates. Some people can even make ceramic coffee mugs — hello, Starbucks. Senior...
Humans of UD
Physics isn’t the only thing that Junior Joe Pelletier has — literally — down to a science. He’s also earning his degree in being involved in what can only be described as “literally everything.”...
HOUD: Amy Federer
A month away from having a business major with an ethics concentration, Amy Federer has undoubtedly shown her interest in making the world a better place. Between her involvement with the school, pursuit of...
HOUD: Tommy Schuberg
Tommy Schuberg
Major: Economics
Hometown: Camarillo, Calif.
Even though the University of Dallas’ mascot is technically the Crusader — and unofficially the Groundhog — junior Tommy Schuberg has become the mascot for his class. With his charismatic...
HOUD: Theresa Guin
A University of Dallas English education brings to fruition the love of literature that isn’t commonly found in other universities, and it’s no secret that the president of Sigma Tau Delta, senior Theresa Guin,...
Humans of UD: Katie Brady
Name: Katie Brady
Major: Business & English
Hometown: Denver, Colo.
The first internship is always the hardest. The hours are long, the grown-up clothes fit awkwardly and one is filled with the constant thought of, “I don’t...
HOUD: Nina Ryalls
Nina Ryalls
Junior mathematics major from Seattle, Wash.
Nina Ryalls discovered a connection between two seemingly opposing concepts: liberal arts and mathematics. She didn’t always enjoy mathematics, but through the liberal arts education of...
HOUD: Marlena Figge
Marlena Figge
Junior Italian major from Sandia Park, N.M.
Last semester while studying abroad in Rome, Marlena Figge finally experienced her lifelong dream to Irish dance in Ireland, the country where it began.
“Dream’s the word...
Humans of UD: Molly Martin
Molly Martin: Sophomore psychology major from Houston, Texas.
Sophomore Molly Martin lives in a colorful world, viewing art in a unique way in which few can participate.
Martin possesses the experience of synesthesia, a psychological condition involving...