University of Dayton to Shed Faculty, Weigh Program Cuts

The University of Dayton won’t renew some faculty contracts for the 2025-26 academic year as the private Catholic institution seeks to ensure its financial sustainability. The Ohio university is still determining how many roles will not be renewed, officials said in a message to faculty and staff on Friday. Affected faculty will be notified by March 15, the date the university typically issues new contracts for the next academic year. Officials are also weighing academic cuts following a recommendation from the university’s graduate academic affairs department. Up to 20 master’s programs and three doctoral programs could be eliminated or consolidated as the university shifts its focus to undergraduate education.