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Ph.D. Student Maps Nigerian Meningitis Belt to Improve Public Health

March 20, 2025

Olawale “Femi” Oluwafemi is on the cusp of defending a dissertation through the Spatially Integrated Social Sciences program in the Department of Geography and Planning.


Tech-Savvy Sophomore Follows Passion to New Cyber Security Program

March 11, 2025

Nora Bollinger is among the first students to pursue a bachelor's degree in the new cyber security program the College of Engineering launched in fall 2024.


Graduate Education Student Works as Advocate for Teens with Disabilities

March 4, 2025

Cora Tucker, who is pursuing a master’s degree in educational theory and social foundations, has been working as a high school intervention specialist, supporting adolescents with disabilities in grades 9-12, while dealing with her own chronic illness.


Undergraduate Entrepreneur Opens Shop in Toledo

March 3, 2025

Caden Coy, a finance and management junior, applies what he’s learning at the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation to his first shop, Coy’s Detailing, which he opened in December.


Cosmetic Science Student Moves Cross-Country for One-of-a-Kind Undergraduate Degree

February 25, 2025

Now a junior, Pria Maineri came to UToledo from Los Angeles for the Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Program.


Rocket Explores Engineering Across Borders

February 17, 2025

Trevor Brown, a mechanical engineering senior, spent 13 weeks in Pisa, Italy, last fall for his International Co-op Experience.


Prestigious Internship Steers First-Generation Student to Pre-Vet Track

February 10, 2025

Haley Prine, a biology senior studying veterinary medicine, gained valuable experience at the National Institutes of Health’s internship program last summer.


Nursing Student Completes 14-Year Educational Journey

February 4, 2025

After multiple obstacles, Jennifer Dahmani is on track to graduate this semester with a post-graduate certificate in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program.


Senior Tight End Considers Future in NFL After Overcoming Challenges

January 30, 2025

Anthony Torres leaned on his faith and support from his family as he battled back from injuries early in his career to become an All-MAC tight end as he eyes a post-Rocket career.


Senior’s NASA Co-op Experience as Rocket Engineer is Transformative

January 21, 2025

Reed Schumacher, a dual major in electrical engineering and computer science engineering, recently completed a co-op as a Pathways intern at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.