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The Power To Do Awe-Inspiring Astronomical Discoveries

February 17, 2026

Dr. Eli Visbal, an associate professor and theoretical astronomer, led new research proposing the first direct detection of some of the oldest stars in the universe — a discovery made possible thanks to the unprecedented capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope.


Office of Undergraduate Research Accepting Proposals for Summer 2026 Research Programs

February 5, 2026

Students of all disciplines are encouraged to apply by the deadline: 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10.


Disability Studies Professor Explores ‘Double Bind’ of Medical Technology in New Book

February 2, 2026

Dr. Rebecca Monteleone’s “The Double Bind of Disability” examines how disabled people are expected to manage their bodies through technology, yet are often denied authority over those decisions.


UToledo Physicists Eye Emerging Technology for Solar Cells in Outer Space

January 27, 2026

Two physics doctoral students and a post-doctoral researcher co-led research exploring how antimony chalcogenide-based solar cells respond to particle radiation in the peer-reviewed journal Solar RRL.


UToledo Physicists Predict Significant Growth for Cadmium Telluride Photovoltaics

January 22, 2026

A team of scientists analyzes challenges and proposes corresponding research goals in new solar energy research published in the peer-reviewed journal Joule.


Political Science Professor Authors Book on History, Complexity of Feminisms

January 21, 2026

"Feminisms: The Basics," by Dr. Renee Heberle, challenges political caricatures and explores the vast range of ideas within the field.


Research Vice President to Advance Innovate Toledo Initiative

January 21, 2026

Dr. Grace Bochenek is a nationally recognized research executive and former senior federal leader. She will join UToledo on Monday, Feb. 2.


Plastic Recycling Startup Builds on UToledo-Developed Technology

January 14, 2026

The College of Engineering’s Dr. Sridhar Viamajala co-developed a novel technology to recycle polypropylene that’s utilized by his company Plastinuva.


Call for Abstracts: Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Exhibition Feb. 23-27

January 14, 2026

Students interested in displaying their research or creative activity must submit an abstract by the Jan. 30 deadline.


The Power To Do Endangered Species Restoration

January 13, 2026

The University of Toledo is a key collaborator in a multiagency initiative to re-establish endangered lake sturgeon in the Maumee River and western Lake Erie. Dr. William Hintz, a freshwater ecologist, leads research into the survival and behavior of hatchery-raised fingerlings released each year.