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Spacing Out: Leonid Meteor Shower Just Around the Corner

November 17, 2025

Dr. Michael Cushing, a professor of astronomy and director of Ritter Planetarium, explains the origin of the Leonid meteor shower that peaked locally on Sunday.


UToledo’s Annual Tech419 Competition

November 14, 2025

Five startups competed for more than $20,000 in funding and prizes during Thursday's Tech419, the annual pitch competition hosted by the UToledo Business Incubator.


UToledo Choral Festival Concert

November 14, 2025

More than 80 area high school students will work with a guest clinician during Saturday's UToledo High School Choral Festival, culminating in a free, public concert at 5:30 p.m. in Doermann Theatre.


Spacing Out: A Surprise Gamma-Ray Burst

November 14, 2025

Dr. Michael Cushing, a professor of astronomy and director of Ritter Planetarium, discusses gamma rays and an unusual pattern detected by the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope in July.


Better Toledo Workshop Explores Privilege to Promote Change, Inclusion

November 14, 2025

Dr. Monita Mungo, an associate professor of sociology, discussed privilege related to race and gender during a Better Toledo series event hosted by the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.


James Webb Telescope May Have Found the Universe’s First Generation of Stars

November 13, 2025

Dr. Eli Visbal, an associate professor of astronomy, discusses his research into Population III stars theorized to be the first to have formed following the Big Bang.


Experts Push for Smarter Water Management in Great Lakes

November 13, 2025

Evan Zoldan, director of the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes at the College of Law, joined national panelists in discussing water security at the institute's 25th annual Great Lakes Water Conference.


Local Reaction to Government Shutdown Vote

November 13, 2025

Dr. Sam Nelson, an associate professor of political science, discusses the next steps following a legislative vote to fund the government through the end of January.


Tech419 Showcase Celebrating Innovators

November 13, 2025

Five startups will take the stage at the UToledo Business Incubator's Tech419, the annual pitch competition and innovation and entrepreneurship showcase beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13.


‘Feeling Right at Home’: UToledo Hosts Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, Resource Fair

November 12, 2025

UToledo hosted hundreds of local veterans at the 21st annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair in partnership with the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission and the American Red Cross on Tuesday.