Ilana Lydia Holden, BA ’96
“From the UD stage to shaping arts and culture in Buckeye, Ariz. — drama alumna Ilana Lydia Holden, BA ’96, is making her mark.”
Alumni Relations
Stay Connected to the UD Family
Your journey at UD shaped who you are. Help us keep the story going and update your alumni information today. When your information is up to date, the university can connect you with career opportunities, events near you, and the classmates who share your passions.
Update Your Information
Keep your contact details current so we can share relevant opportunities and events.
Join Alumni LinkedIn Group
Connect with fellow alumni and expand your professional network.
Find Your Class Agent/Regional Rep
Connect with your class agent to stay informed and engaged with your UD community.
Become a Class Agent/Regional Rep
Help strengthen alumni connections by serving as a point of contact for your class or region.
Living the Core – Alumni Spotlight
UDallas alumni carry the Core with them long after graduation.
In Living the Core, we spotlight graduates whose lives witness thoughtful leadership, faithful service
and the pursuit of truth in all they do.
Have a story to share? Submit a Living the Core story.
Upcoming Alumni Events
UDallas alumni continue to form and support one another long after graduation. Explore upcoming events — lectures, celebrations and regional gatherings — where you can reconnect with classmates, meet fellow alumni and stay engaged with the university’s mission.
NAB Happy Hour at the Dumb Ox
Join the National Alumni Board for a casual happy hour at the Dumb Ox every third
Thursday, unless there is a conflict.
Upcoming tentative dates: November 19, December 17.
St. Louis Evangelization Workshop
October 24, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.—noon
St. Louis-area alumni are invited to a free evangelization workshop organized by the
Archdiocese of St. Louis, featuring UD alumna Eileen Spinner, BA ’04, as a speaker.
Designed for grandparents and future grandparents, the workshop will explore ways
to share the Catholic faith with younger generations. Participants will receive a
complimentary Catholic journal.
Location: Cardinal Rigali Center, St. Louis
NYC-area UD Oktoberfest
October 24, 2026 | 5—7 p.m.
Join fellow UD alumni for an Oktoberfest gathering at Bierhaus NYC. Reconnect with old friends and make some new ones!
Before the celebration, join a Grand Central Tour from 3–4:30 p.m. A few spots are still available!
Oktoberfest: RSVP here; Grand Central Tour: Email gramlinb@aol.com to reserve your spot.
2027 Pilgrimage to Greece
June 1—10, 2027
Join President Jonathan Sanford, Dr. Susan Hanssen, and the University of Dallas on
this first-class pilgrimage to Greece! From the glorious, mosaic-laced structure of
Hoisos Loukas Monastery to the storied Areopagus, this trip offers plentiful insights
into the origins of classical philosophy and the beginnings of our Faith.
Classical Education in Rome
July 10—23, 2027
Alumni and lifelong learners are invited to spend two weeks at UD's Eugene Constantin
Rome Campus, exploring the Eternal City through graduate-level coursework and guided
morning visits to historic sites. Courses may be taken for credit or audited.
Apply by Jan. 15 to receive a discounted base rate. Learn more and register here.
National Alumni Board
Driven by the values of the University, the National Alumni Board (NAB) is a dynamic
organization directed toward supporting the social, professional, intellectual, and
spiritual needs of all present and future alumni. The NAB promotes alumni participation
and financial contribution to the university.
National Alumni Board Director nominations closed on November 15, 2026. Applications
received after that date will be considered for the term beginning June 2028.
Nominate a NAB Director for the 2027-2030 Term
Alumni Resources
Whether you are wanting to hire a current student, applying for graduate school, or growing your career, stay connected with your alma mater.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Alumni Relations Office and its programming, please
contact:
University of Dallas Alumni Relations
Cardinal Farrell Hall, Suite 310
1845 E. Northgate Drive
Irving, Texas 75062
We love hearing from you — drop us a note anytime!
udalum@udallas.edu
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