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Millennials Driving Sales of Distilled Spirits to Surpass Beer for First Time

April 7, 2023

Friday, April 7, is National Beer Day in the U.S., and 2023 is revealing some changing tastes.


Investigating How Brains Form Memories

September 12, 2022

Dr. Priyo Goswamee, research assistant professor in the Department of Neurosciences, is using new technology to record live images of neuron activity in animal models to identify specific brain cells that store memories.


Thank You for Your Support Building a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion at UToledo

August 26, 2021

Dr. Willie McKether reflects on the creation of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and efforts during the past five years of support students, employees and the greater Toledo community.


2021 Inclusive Excellence Awards

April 23, 2021

Updated: This year’s Inclusive Excellence Awards from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has launched a passionate and important conversation about how UToledo works to ensure all individuals on our campus feel included and respected.


Clean Energy is a Win-Win: Save the Planet and Grow the Economy

February 19, 2021

UToledo faculty who focus on environmental sciences and geography, sustainability, renewable energy and economics address statements The Blade Outdoors Editor Matt Markey made about climate change and renewable energy.


Extend the Tenure Clock to Save Careers of Rising Academic Women

November 30, 2020

Dr. Karen Bjorkman, provost and executive vice president of academic affairs and Distinguished University Professor of astronomy, urges institutions of higher education to extend the tenure clock to save careers of rising academic women and chronicles her implementation of a one-year extension during the coronavirus pandemic. Read: Extend the Tenure Clock to Save Careers of ...


UToledo has Forged Strong Links to National Laboratories

October 29, 2020

External funding for research increased more than 43% in the past four years, jumping more than 18% last year alone. A large portion of that climb is thanks to strong connections to the U.S. Department of Energy’s national laboratories.


How the Outcome of the Election – for President and the Senate – Will Impact Whether Trump’s Nominee Gets a Vote in the Senate

September 21, 2020

The Supreme Court vacancy caused by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death has caused a political crisis.


UToledo Research Funding Increases 41.5% in Four Years

July 20, 2020

UToledo's strong research profile continues to grow as research dollars-to-date are more than $54.2 million, an increase of 17% over all of fiscal year 2019 and 41.5% higher than our research awards four years ago.


Dialogue Critical to Addressing Heart of Floyd Protests Across Country

June 3, 2020

The killing of George Floyd and the aftermath make it difficult for me to separate my personal beliefs from my professional responsibilities as vice president of diversity and inclusion at The University of Toledo. I am a professional African-American male who understands his privilege and responsibility to say something.