Humans of UD: Tri Nguyen

A self-proclaimed habitual skater, freshman Tri Nguyen is accustomed to stumbling and getting back up from a fall. Nguyen gets hurt a lot while practicing on his skateboard; recently,...

Humans of UD: Paula Chang

Sophomore Paula Chang combines her skills as a ceramic artist with an entrepreneurial spirit as a small business owner.  Chang’s love of ceramics and passion for the liberal arts...

Humans of UD: Dr. Richard Olenick

Tucked in the physics department in the basement of the University of Dallas Haggerty Science Building lies the office of a beloved astronomy professor: Dr. Richard Olenick.  Most UD...

Humans of UD: Huzeifa Mustafa

Sophomore business major Huzeifa Mustafa has had a "rollercoaster" of a time coming to UD, from his community in Pakistan to the heights of Six Flags in Dallas.  Mustafa...

Humans of UD: Beth Mackenzie

Name: Beth Mackenzie Hometown: Chicago, Illinois  If you ever go near the Visitor Center, you’ll probably run into Beth Mackenzie, the warm-hearted lady who greets all...

Humans of UD: Jackson Isaiah Crutch

From: Tacoma, Washington Class: Senior Major: Business, Concentration in I/O Psychology  For some people, music is passion. For Jackson Isaiah Crutch, it is...

Humans of UD: Lydia Thenayan

Major: Biology Hometown: Garland, TX Senior Lydia Thenayan’s connection to religion, love for education, and shenanigans with her siblings all seem to contradict her own belief...

Humans of UD: Kieran Teh

Junior business major Kieran Teh aspires to fulfill his goal of self-mastery in everything from karate to studio art, and even in his writing and production of rap music.

Humans of UD: Catherine Hand

After skipping 8th grade and entering high school early, senior Catherine Hand started as a freshman at the University of Dallas at 16 years old for the Catholic environment and the excellent...

Humans of UD: Sebastian Gutierrez-Olvera

Freshman Sebastian Gutierrez-Olvera is steeped in compassion and deeply aware of what it means to be human.  Hailing from South Lake, Texas, and majoring in electrical engineering, he takes...

Humans of UD: Dora Chicas

Dora Chicas has worn many name tags in her lifetime. There was the name tag she wore when she cleaned the New York police department, the name tag she wore during her...

Humans of UD: Bianca Aridjis-Olivos

Bianca Aridjis-Olivos shows versatility throughout her life, whether that's through her dual citizenship, double major or combination of science and the arts.  Aridjis-Olivos came to the University of Dallas...

Humans of UD: Lindy Litzenburger

As a frequent lobbyist in Washington D.C. with her bicycle-shop owning family since she was 12 years old, junior Lindy Lizenburger was determined to major in politics upon entering the University of...

Humans of UD: Abigail Ross

Although many at the University of Dallas are familiar with senior Abigail Ross' warmhearted personality, few know that her kindness isn't the only "sweet" thing about her. When she's not at UD,...

Humans of UD: Damian Kosciolek

Hailing from Phoenix, but born in New Jersey, Damian Kosciolek’s life, goals and personality can be summed up in one phrase: well-rounded. Kosciolek is a true Renaissance man, with a variety of...