Department News
Geography and Planning Recently Co-Hosted American Association of Geographers Meeting
November 21, 2023
A trio of UToledo students won presentation awards out of 12 total judged student awards.
Local Craft Brewers in Winnipeg See ‘Explosive’ Growth in Demand, Merchants Say
June 1, 2023
Dr. Neil Reid, a professor of geography and planning, talks about the shift from mass-produced beer to craft beer.
Faculty Senate Recognizes 3 Committee Chairs For Leadership and Service
May 25, 2023
Dr. Deborah Coulter-Harris, Dr. Patrick Lawrence and Dr. Anthony Edgington were honored.
UToledo Launches Health Equity Research Center to Address Disparities in Health and Delivery of Healthcare
September 10, 2021
As the center's founding director, Dr. Shipra Singh is working to advance health equity and social justice, particularly for historically marginalized groups.
Back on the Ale Trail: Will Beer Tourism Rebound After the Pandemic?
July 26, 2021
Dr. Neil Reid, professor of geography and planning, discusses how most beer tourists typically hail from within 150 miles of the breweries they’re visiting. Read: Back on the Ale Trail: Will Beer Tourism Rebound After the Pandemic?
Faculty Recognized for Tenure and Promotion
April 15, 2021
A total of 70 faculty members were approved for tenure and promotion by the UToledo Board of Trustees at its April meeting.
Regional Branding Opportunity for Our Local Craft Breweries
February 15, 2021
Dr. Neil Reid, UToledo professor of geography and planning, discusses the aluminum can shortage in the craft brewing industry. Read: Regional Branding Opportunity for Our Local Craft Breweries
NASA extends University of Toledo project that brings hands-on research to schools
January 26, 2021
Dr. Kevin Czajkowski, professor of geography and planning, discusses NASA’s investment of an additional $11.4 million in support of his project developing new K-12 science curriculum that relies on helping learners of all ages conduct real science using more hands-on experiments and the resources of NASA and education partners nationwide.
Area Students to Recreate First Moon Landing July 20
July 19, 2019
The University of Toledo and Monroe Community College are hosting one of several events around the country as part of the Apollo Next Giant Leap Student Challenge.
UToledo’s ‘Beer Professor,’ alumni entrepreneurs to speak at craft beer lecture and tasting June 13
June 3, 2019
Dr. Neil Reid, UToledo professor of geography and planning, will speak at the Craft Beer Lecture and Tasting Thursday, June 13, at the Center for Alumni and Donor Engagement.
Students to recreate first moon landing with drones and robots on 50th anniversary
April 8, 2019
Area fifth- through 12th-graders may sign up to compete in the Apollo Next Giant Leap Student Challenge. The deadline to register is Monday, April 15.
University Women’s Commission lunch and learn Nov. 15
November 13, 2018
“Finding a Healthy Work-Life Balance for a Meaningful Career in Higher Education” will be the topic of the University Women’s Commission for Lunch and Learn Thursday, Nov. 15. The event will take place at noon in Snyder Memorial Building Room 1100. The speaker will be Dr. Beth M. Schlemper, interim associate dean of the College ...
Events slated for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
April 6, 2018
Check out the events that will take place in April at the University in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Golf outing to raise funds for geography scholarship to honor late UT grad student
June 1, 2017
Register for the Michael Moore Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing, which will take place Saturday, June 17, at White Pines Golf Course, 1640 County Road 2, Swanton.
Academic research uses hacked Ashley Madison data to map areas with most cheating husbands
January 10, 2017
Two UT graduate students published a study using hacked data from Ashley Madison to locate and assess characteristics of cheating husbands.
Open forums slated for graduate studies dean candidates
April 28, 2016
Three finalists have been selected from the internal search for a new dean for the College of Graduate Studies. They are: • Dr. Laurie Dinnebeil, Distinguished University Professor and chair of the Department of Early Childhood and Special Education in the Judith Herb College of Education; • Dr. Amanda Bryant-Friedrich, associate professor of medicinal and biological ...