A Pioneer in Education for the Working Professional
Throughout our 60-year history, we’ve built an international reputation for preparing students to become ethical leaders whose management skills are unmatched in the workplace. From our unparalleled faculty who are practitioners in their fields to flexible classes and convenient DFW location, learn more about what sets us apart.
Successful Students and Alumni
We consider the accomplishments of our students and alumni the highest honor of a practiced-based institution. Hearing about how our alumni are able to attribute the knowledge gained at the University of Dallas to the achievements of their personal and professional dreams is what makes us most proud.
Chris Russell, MS ’16
“Even before graduating, I was approached by companies about job opportunities in
cybersecurity simply because they understood that the rigor of the program prepares
you for the fast-paced information security industry.” - Chris Russell, MS ’16, Cybersecurity;
Network Security Consultant, Critical Start
Irvin Ashford, MBA ’00
“In my role at Comerica Bank and in life, I have the constant opportunity to help
people be successful. I use my MBA every day when I mentor small business professionals
and entrepreneurs.” - Irvin Ashford, MBA ’00; Senior Vice President, Public Affairs,
& Director of Community Development and External Affairs, Comerica Bank
Judy Davis, MBA ’78
“I wanted to position myself so nobody could ever say I couldn't do something because
I didn't have the appropriate credentials. I couldn't be here without my MBA from
the University of Dallas.”- Judy Davis, MBA ’78; Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase
& Co.
Shawn Irving, MBA ’01
“As a working professional interested in pursuing my master’s degree, it was imperative
to find a flexible program with a great reputation and an engaging learning experience.”
- Shawn Irving, MBA ’01; Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer, The
Michaels Companies
Tony Lenhoff, MBA ’17
“I’ve found that I’m able to approach challenges that come up more objectively and
to delegate tasks more effectively, offering my team more opportunities to develop
their own skills.” - Tony Lenhoff, MBA ’17; Internal Audit Director, Tuesday Morning
Richard Hunter, MBA ’17
“The University of Dallas has a great reputation. Most faculty members work in the
field they instruct in, which was a big selling point for me.” - Richard Hunter, MBA
’17; Gallery Director, Great American West Gallery
Chris Campbell, MS ’17
“I pursued my degree at UD because of the flexibility of the program and the focused
curriculum around finance, both on the corporate and the investment sides.” - Chris
Campbell, MS ’17, Finance; Vice President & Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
Irving Prengler, MBA ’00
“My favorite experience was connecting with people in other industries. I dealt with
professionals in medicine every day, but at UD there were many students in telecommunications
and other industries who I had the opportunity to network with.” - Irving Prengler,
MBA ’00; Chief Medical Officer & Executive Vice President, Baylor Scott & White Health,
North Division
Juana Lazo, MBA student
“The professors are very enthusiastic about their fields, so they enjoy and even encourage
in-depth classroom discussions. This leads to deep connections not only with the concepts
you're learning but in personal networking relationships once class is over.” - Juana
Lazo, MBA student; Administrator/Talent Manager, Viscosity North America
