President’s Backyard Barbecue at Main Campus

October 16, 2025 | News, UToday, Alumni, Student Affairs, Business and Innovation, Health and Human Services, Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education
By Daniel Miller



Rockets joined University of Toledo President James Holloway on Wednesday afternoon in Centennial Mall for the second President’s Backyard Barbecue this week. Both events are part of the celebration leading up to today’s Inauguration of Dr. Holloway as the 19th president of the University at 3 p.m. in Savage Arena.

Jamese Greenwade, a political science senior, gives Holloway a fist bump during the barbecue as Dr. Sammy Spann, vice provost and dean of students, watches.

Jamese Greenwade, a political science senior, gives Holloway a fist bump during the barbecue as Dr. Sammy Spann, vice provost and dean of students, watches.

From left, Simran Giri, a freshman in information systems, and Subina Sapkota, a freshman in pre-nursing, show off their “In Our Holloway Era” UToledo T-shirts, which were given out at the barbecue.

From left, Simran Giri, a freshman in information systems, and Subina Sapkota, a freshman in pre-nursing, show off their “In Our Holloway Era” UToledo T-shirts, which were given out at the barbecue.

The Rocket Marching Band and UToledo Dancing Rockettes also were part of the event’s festivities.

Photo of members of the Rocket Marching Band performing during the President's Backyard Barbecue.

Photo of members of the UToledo Dancing Rockettes performing during the President's Backyard Barbecue.