University of Dallas Rome Program

09/22/2026

Due Santi —> Montecassino —> Naples —> Paestum —> Fossanova and back: Campania Fall 2026 was a success!

From the prayerful monastic atmosphere of Montecassino and Fossanova to the ancient architecture of Paestum and Villa Oplontis, our students got a taste of the rich tradition of the West.

Throw the bustling city life of Naples and the legendary waters of the Mediterranean into the mix—our students will remember this trip for years to come!

09/07/2026

Che l’avventura abbia inizio! After being introduced to the majesty of Rome and St. Peter’s in their first week, the 2026 Fromers ended their second week by exploring the local beauty of the Castelli Romani. From class, to Nemi, to Castel Gandolfo, to a tasting of the wines of the region and a Roman feast—what a day! 🥂

07/13/2026

A Year of Achievement, Stewardship and Renewal

The 2025–26 academic year was one of growth, generosity and renewed momentum at the University of Dallas.

Together, our community:

- Earned ACTA's highest Core Curriculum rating for the 15th straight year.
- Became the first university in the nation to grant academic credit for the Classical Baccalaureate.
- Received more than $20 million in philanthropic support.
- Invested in facilities and student experience at the Rome campus.
- Celebrated outstanding faculty scholarship and student achievement.
- Welcomed new academic leadership while strengthening our mission for the future.
- ... and much more.

Through every challenge and every milestone, one thing remained constant: our commitment to forming leading citizens through the pursuit of truth, wisdom and virtue.

Read the full year in review: https://hubs.ly/Q04pnyPq0

06/26/2026

What makes the UD Rome experience feel like home?

For generations of students, part of the answer is Nino and Nuccia, the Adopted Grandparents of the Rome campus.

For 15 years, the couple behind the Due Santi cafeteria have welcomed students with warm meals, caring advice and the kind of hospitality that turns strangers into family. Known affectionately as the Rome Campus's nonni adottivi — adopted grandparents — they have helped countless students feel at home while studying abroad.

As another summer unfolds in Rome, we're celebrating two of the people who make the Rome experience so memorable.

Read their story and discover how Nino and Nuccia have become part of the UD Rome tradition.

https://hubs.ly/Q04mGNrv0

06/24/2026

The Keeper of Due Santi

For 30 years, Fabio Cinalli has been the steady, quiet presence behind the University of Dallas Rome Campus.

From the very first semester at Due Santi in 1994 to this summer’s Rome programs, Fabio has helped keep the campus beautiful, welcoming and ready for generations of students, faculty and visitors.

“Insieme a questo campus, sicuramente,” Fabio said — “Together with this campus, certainly.”

Read the story of the keeper of Due Santi and celebrate the man who has witnessed every chapter of UD’s Rome Campus history.

https://hubs.ly/Q04mpQwG0

06/19/2026

The University of Dallas is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregory Roper, BA ’84, as dean of the Constantin College of Liberal Arts.

A longtime professor, alumnus and most recently dean of students, Roper brings decades of experience as a scholar, educator and academic leader to the role.

Please join us in congratulating Dean Roper on this new chapter of service to the University of Dallas community.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04m3rPZ0

05/22/2026

We caught up with some of our Class of 2026 graduates right before they entered The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory to take their seats for commencement. We asked them how they were feeling and what they love most about the University of Dallas. Their answers say it all.

Enjoy the reel and congratulations, Class of 2026. We are so proud of you!

05/04/2026

During the Rome Program, student athlete Walker Alsobrooks '27 felt drawn to the beauty of the Catholic Church — not just in the sights and experiences of Rome, but also in the joy of the seminarians he met.

This Easter, Alsobrooks was initiated into the Church.

"I've been looking forward to this day for a long time, and it's been a long time coming … I do not deserve that love, but he gave it to me," he said. "I feel so blessed."

Read more about Alsobrooks' faith journey: https://hubs.ly/Q04fjhdG0

It was baseball, in a sense, that first took Walker Alsobrooks away from the Mass — packing his Saturdays and Sundays so full that his parents stopped taking him to church each weekend — but it was baseball, too, that had a hand in leading him back, according to the newly baptized University of

05/01/2026

What a great chapter!

The best insight on college life comes from those who have lived it, so we asked graduating seniors to share what they will miss most about their time at the University of Dallas.

Admitted students, your chapter is just beginning. Submit your deposit today: https://hubs.ly/Q04f4T-V0

Video by John St. Pierre, graduating senior, Class of 2026.

04/24/2026

Most know John Adams. Few know the woman behind him.

University of Dallas history professor Dr. Susan Hanssen was personally invited by the White House's Salute to America 250 Task Force to share the story of Abigail Adams in "The Story of America," a video series produced by Hillsdale College in partnership with the White House's Salute to America 250 Task Force to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

In this episode, Dr. Hanssen shares the story of Abigail Adams, one of the most influential yet often overlooked figures of the American Founding. Through her expertise, we learn about Abigail's faith, her grief, her steadfast support of John Adams and how her counsel helped shape the founding of our nation.

Dr. Hanssen's passion for this topic runs deep. She regularly teaches John and Abigail Adams' letters in her course "Women in American History" at UDallas and has published extensively on the subject. Read her work below:

"Abigail Adams and the American Founding": https://hubs.ly/Q04dr28c0

"How America's Adams Family Inherited and Preserved the Pilgrim Mind": https://hubs.ly/Q04dq_X_0