Undergraduates Karson Palmer, Lydia Babcock and Lindsay Hinds discuss their work on the student-led original musical “The Haunting of Spoon River,” which opens Friday, April 26, at UToledo’s Center for Performing Arts. Read: Students Take Lead on Accessible Musical Production The post Students Take Lead on Accessible Musical Production first appeared on UToledo News ..read more

Seniors Shirell White from the Judith Herb College of Education, Jada Alcantara from the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Esperanza Roth from the College of Nursing, from left to right, pose before Thursday evening’s Multicultural Graduation ceremony in Thompson Student Union Auditorium. Aaliyah Smith, left, and Eddie Encarnacion, pose for a selfie. Both are graduating with bachelor’s degrees in social work.   The post Graduating Rockets first appeared on UToledo News ..read more

Quinyon Mitchell became the first Toledo Rocket to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft in 31 years when the Philadelphia Eagles chose him with the 22nd overall pick of the 2024 draft in Detroit on Thursday. The only other Rocket to be chosen in the first round was defensive lineman Dan Williams, who was taken with the No. 11 pick by Denver in 1993. Quinyon Mitchell poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell following his selection as the 22nd player chosen in the 2024 NFL Draft. Mitchell is the first Rocket to be taken in the first round of the draft in 31 years. Photo by Kate ..read more

During the Wednesday, April 24, UToledo Board of Trustees meeting President Gregory Postel and Board Chair Will Lucas discussed the president’s leadership and next steps. Read: UToledo Trustees Now Have to Make a Plan to Find a New President The post UToledo Trustees Now Have to Make a Plan to Find a New President first appeared on UToledo News ..read more

Amid raising six children and working hard to support them, Lorraine Foster decided she would dedicate herself to earning her degree and following her dreams. Even if it took the next 24 years of her life. CELEBRATING SUCCESS: UToledo recognizes the Class of 2024 with a series of stories featuring students receiving their degrees at spring commencement. “My greatest success at UToledo is being able to graduate,” said Foster, who will receive her bachelor of arts degree in English literature on Saturday, May 4. “It took me a long time to get to this point, and I can finally say that I did it ..read more

The University of Toledo Board of Trustees approved 55 faculty members for promotion and tenure at its April meeting. There were 28 faculty members who received tenure and another 27 were promoted to professor, associate professor or assistant professor. “The success of our faculty and our students is the highest priority for The University of Toledo and the Office of the Provost,” said Dr. Scott Molitor, interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “We are proud to recognize this year’s cohort of faculty members who have advanced through the tenure and promotion process ..read more

The University Libraries is partnering with campus groups to provide a series of destressing events during spring finals week. Beginning Monday, April 29, from noon to 1 p.m., Paws on Campus will be bringing therapy dogs into the library. Come say hi to some furry friends in the Carlson Library Main Event Space Room CL1005. Later on Monday evening, the Office of Recreational Services will be hosting a round of Glow Yoga in the Carlson Library Main Event Space. Glow Yoga is a fun, glow-in-the-dark, beginner-friendly, specialty yoga class filled with neon lights, funky glow accessories and a min ..read more

The warmth of spring is finally here, which means it’s time to open UToledo’s chilled water plants on both campuses and move from building heating to cooling beginning today, Friday, April 26. There will be the occasional cooler day in the coming weeks. Any areas experiencing temperatures well outside the normal range can utilize the online work order system to submit a work request or can contact Facilities and Construction through the work control center at 419.530.1000. The post Chilled Water Plants to Open Beginning April 26 first appeared on UToledo News ..read more

The Facilities and Construction online work order request system will be unavailable beginning noon Saturday, April 27, for a scheduled system maintenance. During the scheduled online system maintenance, all work requests should be submitted to the Facilities and Construction work control center at 419-530-1000. The post Online Work Order Request System Unavailable April 27 first appeared on UToledo News ..read more

The University of Toledo will host a banquet this weekend to honor individuals who chose to become living kidney donors through The University of Toledo Medical Center. The invite-only event, which will be held Sunday at the Pinnacle in Maumee, is a joint effort of The University of Toledo Foundation and UTMC. Organizers expect about two dozen kidney donors to attend, along with their guests, UTMC representatives and other community leaders. The event is being held in connection with National Donate Life Month, which encourages individuals to sign up as organ and tissue donors. “Our living kid ..read more