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Pharm.D. Student Chooses UToledo for Unique, Accelerated Program

September 9, 2022

Pharmacy allowed Christina Beran to combine her interests in healthcare and science while helping others by guiding the medication decisions that allow them to feel better quicker.


First-Generation College Student’s Life Experiences Fuel Interest in Marketing

September 1, 2022

Ricardo Flores, a senior marketing student from Delta, chose UToledo because he could be close to his family, while also studying in a business program with ample opportunities to explore a career path.


Public Health Student Explores Benefits of Using Pot-bellied Pigs in Animal Therapy

August 16, 2022

Anastasia “Anya” Smith is researching animal therapy as part of her public health internship at MemoryLane Care Services, an adult day center in Toledo for individuals with cognitive impairment.


Bioengineering Student Turns Lifelong Drive to Help Others Into Career Pursuit

July 21, 2022

Sophia Soehnlen has completed two semesters — with a third in progress — of cardiorenal research in Dr. David Kennedy’s lab, focusing much of her time studying kidney and heart diseases.


3-Time Rocket Uses Work, Research to Increase Internet Access to Underserved Areas

July 14, 2022

As director of communications for Merit Network, Pierrette Dagg discovered an interest in combining social justice and technology, which fueled her decision to pursue a Ph.D.


Sheriff’s Deputy Adds Law Student to Credentials

July 7, 2022

Ed Hastings, chief deputy of the Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office, has spent more than two decades in law enforcement. He will be nearing the end of law school around the time of his retirement.


Student-Athlete Appointed to Board of Trustees

June 28, 2022

Madeline Vining is a junior studying economics and political science and a member of the women’s cross-country and track and field teams. Her term begins July 2 and ends July 1, 2024.


Tennis Made Student-Athlete a ‘Better Person’

May 13, 2022

Patricia Panta, who received a bachelor's degree in communication studies Saturday, has been an integral part of the Rockets since her arrival in 2019.


Outfielder Immersed Himself in All Aspects of Rocket Athletics

May 13, 2022

A senior on the baseball team who graduated May 6 with his M.B.A. in leadership, Nicky Winterstein has worked with the Toledo Athletics' facilities department as an intern and cheered loudly as a fan during games.


Love of Roller Coasters Drove Engineering Graduate’s Academic Focus

May 13, 2022

Tyler Ulbricht, who graduated Saturday with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, applied what he learned in class to a 13-month project, a roller coaster he created named "Rocket Run."