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Surgical Resident, Master’s Student Builds for Her Future at UToledo

September 30, 2025

Dr. Alexandra-Elise Dakaud Patterson, a general surgery resident who also is completing a master’s in cosmetic science and formulation design, spent the summer with the ABC News medical unit.


Homecoming Gala to Celebrate Rocket Alumni on Sept. 26

September 24, 2025

The Alumni Association will recognize its distinguished graduates Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in Thompson Student Union Auditorium.


JCPenney Rocket Suit Up Returns Friday

September 11, 2025

The UToledo community can purchase discounted professional clothing and accessories from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at JCPenney at Franklin Park Mall.


Winners Announced for Residence Hall Room Decorating Contest

September 10, 2025

Freshmen Sydney Crowley, left, and Mariah Gaines took first place for their Ottawa House West makeover.


Recognizing Future Healthcare Professionals

September 4, 2025

UToledo welcomes new students into a variety of healthcare programs with white coat ceremonies to begin fall semester.


What a Welcome it Was

August 29, 2025

From a carnival to a pep rally-style convocation, UToledo welcomed the class of 2029 to campus — and welcomed back all returning Rockets — with a slate of events and activities as part of the annual Welcome Weeks to kick off fall semester. Watch some of the first week’s highlights in this compilation video from the Office of University Marketing and Communications.


Medical Students, Faculty Present at Major Robotic Surgery Conference

August 29, 2025

Second-year medical students Tarak Davuluri and Paul Gabriel traveled to France with Dr. Obi Ekwenna last month to present research on artificial intelligence in patient education.


Inauguration of UToledo’s 19th President Slated for Oct. 16

August 27, 2025

The ceremony for Dr. James Holloway will take place at 3 p.m. in Savage Arena, with a reception to follow.


Welcoming Rockets

August 21, 2025

President James Holloway helps incoming freshman Nicole Zanko and her dad, Larry Zanko, unload her belongings into a moving cart Thursday morning outside Parks Tower. Holloway joined more than 100 volunteers welcoming students to campus during UToledo's move-in week.


UToledo Examines Link Between Soil, Extreme Weather and Airborne Algal Toxins

August 21, 2025

A new study led by Dr. Kennedy Doro and Dr. David Kennedy will investigate how soil changes brought on by extreme weather events may help algal toxins spread in the air.