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Study Finds First Scientific Evidence Emotional Support Animals Benefit Those with Chronic Mental Illness

May 20, 2021

Led by Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach, a professor of social work at UToledo, the published research brings credence to the many anecdotal reports of emotional support animals having positive impacts on chronic mental health issues.


Protecting Teens From Predators

May 14, 2021

Dr. Celia Williamson, Distinguished University Professor of social work and director of the UToledo Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, explains why it’s important in the age of social media for parents to build healthy, open and communicative relationships with their children.


A Day to Celebrate

May 12, 2021

Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020 who participated in spring commencement ceremonies May 8 in the Glass Bowl. Watch the video to relive the excitement of graduation day.


UToledo Recognizes Graduates’ Resilience During Commencement Ceremonies

May 8, 2021

UToledo's newest alumni were celebrated for their perseverance to earn their degrees despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.


UToledo Ready to Celebrate Graduates at In-Person Commencements

May 7, 2021

The main spring commencement ceremonies will be 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in the Glass Bowl, and will adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols. UToledo alumna Irma Olguin, Jr. will remotely deliver the keynote address at the ceremonies.


Social Work Graduate Pays it Forward After Receiving Gift of Life

May 3, 2021

After recovering from her kidney transplant, Leah Williams refocused her studies toward becoming a renal transplant social worker.


Couple Celebrates Earning Public Health Graduate Degrees

April 30, 2021

The husband and wife, who are expecting their first child, plan to attend commencement to celebrate their master’s degrees in public health epidemiology, which they earned while completing their medical residencies.


UToledo Student on the Fast Track to Success

April 27, 2021

In seven years, VyJet’ Derden, 20, has graduated high school and earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice and, on May 8, will receive her master’s degree in criminal justice.


Graduate Applies Life-Changing Encouragement Through Social Work

April 23, 2021

As a first-generation college graduate and mom, Jessica Flores recognizes that her reward isn’t just in furthering her own education but in building an aspirational legacy for her children. 


Faculty Recognized for Tenure and Promotion

April 15, 2021

A total of 70 faculty members were approved for tenure and promotion by the UToledo Board of Trustees at its April meeting.