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Nursing Senior Appointed to Role as Student Trustee

July 31, 2025

Ashton Widenhoefer, 21, who chose UToledo because it was the first campus where she could envision herself being successful academically and socially, will serve in the role through July 1, 2027.


Art History Senior Advances Curatorial Aspirations in Europe

July 10, 2025

Tatum Hartford recently completed research and networked at art museums across Poland, Germany and Denmark.


UToledo ‘Had Everything’ Graduate Student from Ghana Wanted for Next Academic Step

July 3, 2025

Pursuing a master’s degree in history, Daniel Quarcoopome was impressed with the University’s academics, research support, welcoming community and affordable tuition.


Blueprints and Finish Lines: Cross Country Senior Creates Thriving Woodworking Business

June 5, 2025

As a Rocket, Joshuah Taylor has taken full advantage of the College of Engineering’s new Paul A. Hotmer Maker Space to further hone his woodworking skills and to network with local businesses.


Research Opportunities Drive Rocket’s Interest in Theoretical Physics

May 29, 2025

Lauren Jin, a physics and mathematics junior, works closely with student and faculty researchers at Michigan State University’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams.


Ph.D. Candidate’s Research Finds Ornithologists Favor Flashy, Familiar Songbirds

April 28, 2025

Silas Fischer, a doctoral candidate studying ecology and organismal biology, led research published this month in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B.


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.