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Living With Autoimmune Disorder Made Distance Runner Appreciate College Experience

April 27, 2020

Jordan Doore, who was diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, overcame challenges to continue as a distance runner on the Rocket track and cross country teams. She will graduate May 9 with a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences.


Problem-Solving is Nothing New to Engineering Graduate

April 27, 2020

Justin Fleming, who served as an electrician for six years in the U.S. Air Force prior to transferring to UToledo for his final two years of college, will receive his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology.


Nursing Grad Ready to Join Front Lines in Fight Against COVID-19

April 24, 2020

With the support of the UToledo College of Nursing, Hannah Kolinski was able to graduate several weeks early to get a jump start on her job as an intensive care nurse at ProMedica.


Golfer Ready to Play Professionally After Overcoming Injuries

April 23, 2020

Rocket golfer Grant Godfrey, who overcame a life-threatening auto accident, will receive his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the College of Business and Innovation and plans to pursue a professional golf career.


Networking Opportunities Key to Law Graduate’s Success

April 22, 2020

Tessa Bayly, who graduates in May with her J.D., was about two months into her dream internship at the Securities and Exchange Commission when COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the country.


Volleyball Player Ready to Make Impact Off the Court

April 21, 2020

When Zoe Birnbrich joined the Rocket volleyball team, she was the only freshman on the team. Now she is graduating with a bachelor's degree in recreation therapy and a 0.308 hitting percentage, second in program history.


Arts and Letters Graduate is Embracing Every Opportunity

April 20, 2020

An involved student on campus, Shelby Howard will graduate with a bachelor's degree in psychology and plans to pursue a career in student affairs administration.


Nursing Leader Graduates Early to Join Fight Against Coronavirus

April 17, 2020

Josh Howarth will earn a master of science in nursing degree through the Clinical Nurse Leader Program today. He is taking advantage of the University's efforts to help respond to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by allowing medical and nursing students to graduate early.


94-Year-Old Boxing Legend Dies From COVID-19 Weeks Before Graduation

April 16, 2020

Carmen Williamson, 94, who was one of the nation’s top amateur boxers during the 1940s and 1950s, died last week from COVID-19, less than a month shy of graduating from University College with a bachelor's degree in liberal studies.


Cosmetic Science Major Matches Love of Chemistry With Interest in Makeup

April 15, 2020

Roanne Reyes combined her love for science and makeup as a student in UToledo's unique Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Program. After graduation, she is aiming for a position as a formulation chemist.