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Ohio Academy of History Honors Disability Studies Professor

April 14, 2025

Dr. Kim Nielsen, a Distinguished University Professor and Ability Center of Greater Toledo Endowed Chair of Disability Studies, is being recognized with the 2025 Distinguished Historian Award.


Faculty Artists to Open Exhibition in Downtown Gallery

April 11, 2025

“Layers” features mixed-media works by Debra A. Davis, a professor emerita, and Barbara Miner, a professor and chair of the Department of Art.


Doctoral Student Advocates for Educational Reform in Schools

April 10, 2025

Kimberlie Kowalka Todd, who became an educator after a 20-year career as an office manager and bookkeeper, is pursuing a Ph.D. in foundations of education as well as earning certificates in peace education and culture and change in institutions.


History Ph.D. Student from Botswana Finds New Home at UToledo

April 9, 2025

Boitshoko Molefhi, who has presented at two national conferences, became a Rocket for the community and space that supports his research interests.


UTeach Job Fair Connects Graduating Educators with School Districts Nationwide

April 9, 2025

The annual UTeach Job Fair brought together 73 school districts nationwide to meet with 78 graduating student teachers.


Winners Announced in Spring Biannual 3-Minute/5-Minute Research Competition

April 9, 2025

The competition was hosted by the Herb Innovation Center for education students.


UToledo Expert to Lead Intercultural Communications Association

April 8, 2025

Dr. Gaby Semaan has been elected the incoming president of the International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies.


Political Science Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship While Studying in Japan

April 4, 2025

Antoine Washington spent last summer at J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo studying international relations and Japanese pop culture, becoming the first in his family to apply for a passport and travel abroad.


Theatre Professor Takes Feature Film to Cleveland Festival

April 1, 2025

Dr. Matt Foss is a co-writer and actor starring in “Lone Wolves,” an independently produced comedy exploring aging, infertility and autism.


Senior Film Student Photographs New York Fashion Show

March 31, 2025

After submitting his portfolio for an open call for photographers, William Gibbs-Heard was invited to shoot a February fashion show run by Runway 7 in New York City.