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Doctoral Student Advocates for Educational Reform in Schools

April 10, 2025

Kimberlie Kowalka Todd, who became an educator after a 20-year career as an office manager and bookkeeper, is pursuing a Ph.D. in foundations of education as well as earning certificates in peace education and culture and change in institutions.


History Ph.D. Student from Botswana Finds New Home at UToledo

April 9, 2025

Boitshoko Molefhi, who has presented at two national conferences, became a Rocket for the community and space that supports his research interests.


Political Science Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship While Studying in Japan

April 4, 2025

Antoine Washington spent last summer at J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo studying international relations and Japanese pop culture, becoming the first in his family to apply for a passport and travel abroad.


Aspiring Physician Advances Goals Through Undergraduate Research Opportunities

April 2, 2025

Shereen Yassine is a bioengineering senior whose undergraduate research has been published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at national conferences.


Senior Film Student Photographs New York Fashion Show

March 31, 2025

After submitting his portfolio for an open call for photographers, William Gibbs-Heard was invited to shoot a February fashion show run by Runway 7 in New York City.


Data Science Junior Finds Community at UToledo

March 28, 2025

Iryna Snahoshchenko is the president of the new student club UToledo Data Community.


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.