News Summary:
The University of Dallas set the graduation application due date for December graduates on August 20, 2026. This followed a talk on August 19, 2026, by Professor Thomas E. Burman of Notre Dame's History department, who discussed "Medieval Arab Christianity: The Most Understudied Topic in Christian History," drawing on his research into intellectual and cultural interactions among Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the medieval Mediterranean world. Earlier, on August 14, 2026, the university announced the upcoming 2026 Women in STEM Leadership (WiSL) Conference, scheduled for September 12, 2026. This year's conference, themed "From Presence to Impact: Driving Change That Lasts," aims to empower women to innovate, lead, and drive change. On August 6, 2026, the National Alumni Board hosted an Alumni Happy Hour on campus at the Dumb Ox, providing a chance for local alumni to reconnect. The last day to add or drop courses also occurred on August 6, 2026.