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Celebrate 150 Years of UToledo With Rockets Flashback

September 20, 2022

The student Homecoming Committee has planned a week of activities that recognize long-standing traditions and bring Rockets back to campus to create new memories.


Sign Up to Join Office Decorating Competition for Homecoming

September 16, 2022

The deadline to sign up for participation is Sept. 21. Offices must be decorated by 5 p.m. Sept. 27.


Throwback Thursday

September 15, 2022

As we begin The University of Toledo’s yearlong sesquicentennial, we look back at the University's centennial celebration in 1972, which included the issuance of commemorative license plates. Learn more about UToledo's 150th anniversary at utoledo.edu/150celebration.


Jupmode Offers Limited-Edition Sesquicentennial Sweatshirt

September 13, 2022

The perfect Rocket wear for fall and winter, the sweatshirts are $45 each, with a portion of every purchase benefitting the new Rocket Boost Scholarship.


Sign Up to Join Oct. 1 Homecoming Parade

September 9, 2022

This year’s theme, Rockets Flashback, is part of the University’s yearlong sesquicentennial celebration.


Throwback Thursday

September 8, 2022

Founded in 1915, the first fraternity at UToledo was called the Cresset Fraternity and later changed its name to Phi Kappa Chi. In October 1922, when this photo was taken, the group built the first fraternity house on the University’s campus, which was then located at Parkside and Nebraska. The fraternity has since changed its name to Pi Kappa Alpha, moved several more times and is now located in McComas Village.


Celebrating 150 Years

August 30, 2022

As part of Rocket Week celebrations, UToledo President Gregory Postel and Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz raised a special sesquicentennial flag outside One Government Center at a ceremony on Friday. They are joined by Bryan B. Blair, vice president and director of athletics, and mascots Rocky and Rocksy. A year-long sesquicentennial celebration will recognize the historic milestones, achievements and the positive impact the University has had since its founding 150 years ago.


Celebrating History, Fueling Tomorrows: UToledo Celebrates 150 Years of Excellence

August 23, 2022

A year-long sesquicentennial celebration will recognize the historic milestones, achievements and the positive impact the University has had since its founding 150 years ago.