Humans of UD: Drew Stenesen
Drew Stenesen
Assistant Professor of Biology
The presence of a strong, personal, Catholic community is a characteristic of University of Dallas that attracts people from all over the country. Assistant biology professor Drew Stenesen found UD...
Humans of UD: Inés Vera
Inés Vera
Hometown: McLean, Va.
Major: English, Art History Concentration
Between her dedication to literature, her constant dialogue with the university’s English Department, and her love of art in its many forms, one might think that senior...
Humans of UD: Andrew Mitch
Andrew Mitch
Junior Biochem major from Toronto, Ohio
By age 12, Andrew Mitch knew that he wanted music to be a substantial part of his life.
As a junior, Mitch now produces his own music and...
Humans of UD: Nick Lopez
Alumnus of UD, campus minister
By his junior year at the University of Dallas, campus minister Nick Lopez knew that he wanted to be involved in campus ministry; initially he assumed that he would become...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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,...
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: 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...
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.”...
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
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
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...