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Michigan Race Draws Nation’s Eyes

August 6, 2026

University of Toledo political scientist Dr. Sam Nelson said the race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed may reveal whether Democratic voters are embracing a new vision.


Spacing Out – Total Solar Eclipse this Weekend

August 6, 2026

Dr. Michael Cushing, a professor of astronomy and director of Ritter Planetarium,  previews a total solar eclipse in Western Europe.


UToledo Athletic Director Tom Moreland Connects with Fan Base at Town Hall Meeting

August 6, 2026

The University of Toledo athletic director had a direct conversation with Rockets fans recently at Savage Arena.


Connecting the Immune System and the Earliest Stages of Lung Cancer

August 6, 2026

UToledo Ph.D. student Andrew Boring explains his research on a nasal-swab test for lung cancer, which was conducted under Dr. James Willey, a UToledo Health pulmonologist.


Toledo Men’s Basketball Alumni Event Brings 16 Years of Rockets Together

August 6, 2026

The event was organized by Associate Head Coach Justin Ingram to bring together former players and celebrate the tradition they helped create.


Mayflies’ Return to Ohio isn’t Just a Nuisance — it’s a Good Sign for Lake Erie

August 6, 2026

Dr. Christine Mayer, a professor of ecology at The University of Toledo, explains the life cycle and ecological impact of mayflies in Lake Erie.


To the editor: One State, One Screening Standard for Better Human Trafficking Reporting

August 6, 2026

Dr. Celia Williamson, director of UToledo’s Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, explains why screening and assessment serve different purposes in combating human trafficking.


UToledo EcoLab Teaches Kids About Water Quality

August 4, 2026

Dr. Heather Conti, associate dean in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, discusses hands-on activities designed to teach middle and high school students scientific techniques for the field and laboratory.


Summer Camp Teaches Students About Water Quality

August 4, 2026

Dr. Heather Conti, associate dean in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, discusses the hands-on environmental science activities that middle and high school students participated in during EcoLab.


AI Conference at UToledo

August 4, 2026

Dr. Patrick Lawrence, chair of the Department of Geography and Planning, discusses the integration of artificial intelligence tools into classrooms during the Herb Innovation Center's THInC Forum: Education in the Era of AI.