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The University of Toledo @UToledo

A public research university and academic medical center, UToledo has been improving the lives of our students, patients, employees and neighbors since 1872.

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Nothing beats checking out local spots like the Toledo Museum of Art!
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University of Toledo astronomers are advancing our understanding of a star’s earliest stages of development — and creating stunning images along the way. Dr. Tom Megeath, a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, is the principal investigator on the observation program that yielded the European Space Agency’s James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month in June. The image depicts a star-forming cloud of gas and dust in the constellation Orion. bit.ly/4unhfwh
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What does it take to restore an iconic Great Lakes species? 🐟 Researchers and students at The University of Toledo are helping reestablish a self-sustaining population of lake sturgeon in the Maumee River and western Lake Erie through a collaborative, long-term restoration effort. The work is part of the broader research mission of UToledo's Lake Erie Center, where faculty and students study the environmental challenges shaping freshwater ecosystems — from invasive species and algal blooms to water quality and fisheries restoration. By investigating local conditions, UToledo researchers are generating insights that help protect the Great Lakes and inform conservation efforts far beyond our region. Learn more: utoledo.edu/spotlight/sturge…
Two individuals are releasing a small sturgeon into the water from a container by a lakeside. Text on the image reads, "The Power to Do Endangered Species Restoration. Bringing lake sturgeon back to Lake Erie." The University of Toledo logo is at the bottom.

ALT Two individuals are releasing a small sturgeon into the water from a container by a lakeside. Text on the image reads, "The Power to Do Endangered Species Restoration. Bringing lake sturgeon back to Lake Erie." The University of Toledo logo is at the bottom.

Two sturgeon swim over a rocky, textured surface. The fish have elongated bodies with pointed snouts and are likely sturgeons.

ALT Two sturgeon swim over a rocky, textured surface. The fish have elongated bodies with pointed snouts and are likely sturgeons.
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Campus at warp speed 💫
A vibrant, abstract outdoor sculpture with blue and red swirling patterns stands on Centennial Mall near the Student Union

ALT A vibrant, abstract outdoor sculpture with blue and red swirling patterns stands on Centennial Mall near the Student Union

A colorful, abstract sculpture featuring large yellow and blue curves is situated outdoors on a university campus. The sculpture prominently displays the word "TOLEDO" in bold letters.

ALT A colorful, abstract sculpture featuring large yellow and blue curves is situated outdoors on a university campus. The sculpture prominently displays the word "TOLEDO" in bold letters.

Stone pathway with statues of Rocky and Rocksy as pixels shift out of them left and right.

ALT Stone pathway with statues of Rocky and Rocksy as pixels shift out of them left and right.

The image depicts a surreal scene with the University of Toledo's University Hall. The foreground includes trees and rooftops, with a clear blue sky in the background.

ALT The image depicts a surreal scene with the University of Toledo's University Hall. The foreground includes trees and rooftops, with a clear blue sky in the background.
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The New Works Writers Series and The University of Toledo Africana Studies program will bring the spirit of Juneteenth to the Center for Performing Arts this weekend with two live readings. “Mojo” and “Watch Night Jubilee” will be the featured plays at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 12-13, in the Studio Theatre. bit.ly/4xfsh9L
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Looking for a cooler way to spend a summer evening? 🌌 The Ritter Planetarium's summer lineup is here, featuring journeys through the solar system, the night skies of ancient Egypt and the dramatic story of the comets and asteroids that shaped Earth. Skip the heat, settle into your seat and explore the universe — one Friday night at a time. Learn more 🚀 bit.ly/4v5jOVe
A brick building with large, white domes, part of the Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory, is seen against a clear blue sky. Trees and a walkway surround the observatory.

ALT A brick building with large, white domes, part of the Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory, is seen against a clear blue sky. Trees and a walkway surround the observatory.
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Today, on National Higher Education Day, we celebrate the power of public universities to transform lives, strengthen communities and fuel what comes next. As part of Ohio’s 14 public universities, The University of Toledo is proud to help prepare the educators, engineers, scientists, healthcare professionals and business leaders our state needs to grow and thrive. That work happens every day — through experienced-based learning, research and discovery as an R1 university, patient-centered care through UToledo Health and partnerships that turn ideas into impact for northwest Ohio and beyond. Across Ohio, public universities power a $68 billion economy, support 865,000 jobs and create opportunity in every corner of the state. At UToledo, we’re proud to be part of that momentum — building pathways for students, advancing solutions for our communities and helping shape a stronger future for Ohio. #NationalHigherEducationDay | whycollegematters-oh.org/
University Hall, set against a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a circular fountain with cascading water is surrounded by a paved walkway. Nearby, two people sit at a yellow picnic table under tree shade. Lush greenery complements the scene.

ALT University Hall, set against a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a circular fountain with cascading water is surrounded by a paved walkway. Nearby, two people sit at a yellow picnic table under tree shade. Lush greenery complements the scene.
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Alex Hasselbach, a recent graduate from the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, received a 2026 United States Public Health Service Award for Excellence in Public Health, national recognition given to fewer than 100 medical students each year for advancing preventive medicine, addressing social determinants of health and advocating for meaningful changes in healthcare policy. myut.link/j59
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100 days until the first home game 🚀🏈
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✈️ On July 24, your passport to UToledo awaits. At Campus Crawl, you'll explore majors, connect with faculty, collect Rocket passport stamps, enjoy food trucks and experience campus life at your own pace. 🎟️ Register today: myut.link/campus-crawl
Campus Crawl - Friday, July 24 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ALT Campus Crawl - Friday, July 24 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Nothing like being a Rocket forever
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New research from The University of Toledo and the University of Missouri found that goldfish released or escaped into the wild can dramatically disrupt freshwater ecosystems — degrading water quality, harming native species and altering aquatic food webs. myut.link/cfccc1 Published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, the study provides some of the first rigorous experimental evidence that no freshwater ecosystem appears immune to the impacts of invasive goldfish. Goldfish may be great pets, but they belong in aquariums — not lakes, rivers or ponds.
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Rocket Launch season is here! 🚀 Welcome to The University of Toledo. New Rockets, it’s time to get ready for your next big step. Orientation is your chance to connect with campus, learn about resources and start building your UToledo experience.
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UToledo Health orthopaedic resident Dr. Jacob Alexander took a weeklong vacation this spring, not to relax on the beach, but to perform hip and knee replacements for those who are less fortunate. Alexander traveled to Antigua, Guatemala, as a part of Team Hope in Motion, a surgical missions initiative partnered with the nonprofit Faith in Practice. Over the course of the week, the team performed 105 procedures on 100 patients: 60 total knee replacements, 18 total hip replacements and 27 foot and ankle procedures. myut.link/i8t
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Starting my 2026-2027 UToledo mood board
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The rule of thirds grid tried its best.
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Already missing my main squeeze
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This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who served and sacrificed.
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More than a decade after a toxic algae bloom left 400,000 Toledo-area residents without safe drinking water, UToledo researchers have developed a buoy system designed to fight back before blooms ever fully form. The plastic buoys use hydrogel disks — developed in Dr. Yakov Lapitsky, professor and chair of chemical engineering, soft materials lab — to precisely control how a hydrogen peroxide-based algaecide diffuses into surrounding water. A U.S. patent application has been filed and licensing discussions are underway. myut.link/wa1
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Members of the Jesup Scott Honors College spent their spring break in Riverton City, Jamaica, partnering with a nonprofit to build a hydroponic garden, distribute hygiene kits and create community art. These students are in the process of forming a student organization dedicated to extending the reach of the International Samaritan partnership. Through ongoing outreach and fundraising efforts on the UToledo campus, students are continuing the work that they started. myut.link/ro5
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