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Nontraditional Student Finds New Passion in Biology

March 11, 2022

Having earned a bachelor’s in marketing, Tatiana Baliu-Souza, 42, is now taking undergraduate biology classes at UToledo through an independent study plan to help her to pursue a graduate degree in biology.


Ph.D. Student Focused on Maternal and Child Health Earns Prestigious Fellowship

March 8, 2022

A two-time graduate of UToledo, Dorian Mundy was selected as an American Public Health Association Maternal and Child Health Section Student Fellow last year.


International Student Pursues Bioengineering Degrees to Realize Dream of Practicing Medicine in America

March 4, 2022

After earning his bachelor’s degree in 2023, Alain Bezing said he plans to apply to UToledo’s master’s program in bioengineering and then pursue a doctoral degree in biomedical science.


Criminal Justice Student Solves 67-Year-Old Mystery of Great-Grandfather’s Disappearance

February 23, 2022

Was Wilford Morton alive somewhere? Was he the victim of foul play? Cayley Bruce made a promise to her grandmother and to herself that she would get the answers.


UToledo Student’s Health Battles Inspire Her to Become Nurse

February 18, 2022

Linda Corbitt left a successful career in banking and commercial lending and is now on track to graduate with a master of science degree in nursing in May.


Doctoral Student Studying Liver Cancer Earns Prestigious Fellowship

February 15, 2022

Rachel Golonka, who is studying molecular medicine, is researching how bacteria living in our digestive system produce metabolites that may help liver cancer proliferate by tamping down our immune responses.


UToledo Junior Learns to Balance Active Schedule as Student, Campus Leader

February 11, 2022

With a six-page resume at the age of 20, Liam Walsh, a double major in political science and law and social thought, said being heavily involved at UToledo is just part of his life.


Chance Encounter Leads UToledo Engineering Student on Path to Cross Country Co-Ops

February 9, 2022

Taylor Gies, now a junior chemical engineering student at The University of Toledo, is in the second rotation of her co-op with Avient, a specialized polymer materials manufacturer.


Theatre Major Realizes Dream of Bringing Original Work to UToledo Stage

January 21, 2022

Senior Alec Simon’s original work, “Elkshire,” which he began writing in middle school, is scheduled for four performances this February at the Center for Performing Arts.


After Beating Cancer, Nursing Student Back to Complete Her Graduation Goal

January 18, 2022

Casey Andrews reluctantly paused her education at UToledo to begin chemotherapy in early 2019. Now 23, cancer-free and married, she is scheduled to graduate in August.