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Three Distinguished University Lecturers Named

April 25, 2024

The 2023-24 Distinguished University Lecturers are Sheri Benton in English language and literature, Dr. Claire Cohen in chemistry and biochemistry and Michelle Davidson in English language and literature.


Physics Graduate Looks for Impactful Future in the Medical Field

April 24, 2024

Morgan Spooneybarger, who will graduate May 4, will stay at UToledo and work toward her master’s degree in medical physics.


Sparkling Fun

April 23, 2024

Sydnee McLennan, a marketing student, holds a sparkler during the RocketFest bonfire Friday evening at the flatlands. RocketFest featured a series of events and activities for Student Appreciation Week.


UToledo to Celebrate Graduates at Spring Commencement Ceremonies

April 18, 2024

Five commencement ceremonies are scheduled the weekend of Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5, including the two undergraduate ceremonies at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 4 at John F. Savage Arena.


Graduating Biology Student Follows Sister’s Footsteps in Dentistry

April 16, 2024

Inspired by his sister, Peter Tsatalis became a Rocket and will next pursue a career in dentistry, just as she did.


Biochemistry Junior Focused on Organic Chemistry Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

April 12, 2024

One of two 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholars at UToledo, Chloe Villa explores organic chemistry with an eye toward drug development in the lab of Dr. Wei Li, a professor in Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.


Biology Sophomore Researching Cell Behavior Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

April 11, 2024

One of two 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholars at UToledo, Sophia Durham works with Dr. Rafael Garcia-Mata, a professor who explores the mechanisms of cell behavior in the Department of Biological Sciences.


Shoemaker Lecture Series Scheduled April 11 and 12

April 10, 2024

Dr. Zhezhen Jin will discuss biostatistics on Thursday and Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. in University Hall Room 4010. Both lectures are free and open to the public.


Experiencing Totality

April 9, 2024

Fatemeh Asnaashary and daughter, Zahra, from Dearborn, Michigan, gaze in awe at Monday afternoon’s majestic total solar eclipse, joining hundreds of eclipse watchers in Glass Bowl Stadium to share in this once-in-a-lifetime moment, totality, as the moon’s shadow shrouded Toledo in partial darkness.


UToledo Astronomer Collaborates on NASA Research into Extreme Starburst Galaxy

April 9, 2024

Dr. J.D. Smith, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and director of the Ritter Astrophysical Research Center, contributed to the research as part of an international team.