UToledo Honors Alumni
For sixty years, Honors at UToledo has cultivated the minds and broadened the worlds of its more than 4,000 students. Honors alumni have healed the sick, innovated technology, advanced statecraft, redefined markets, and enriched the human experience through their artistry. They lead examined lives and contribute to their communities. Wherever life has taken you in the intervening years, we celebrate your accomplishments large and small and invite you to reconnect with us!
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Featured Alumni
Wade Lee-Smith (CAS '93)
Wade Lee-Smith loved his time in the Honors Program so much, he decided to build his career at UToledo! After graduating with his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry in 1993 and earning his Master’s in Library Science at Indiana University in 1994, he returned to campus as a faculty member in University Libraries. Read Lee-Smith's story.
Joseph Piasecki (CAS '70)
Joseph R. Piasecki was a man of many talents, interests, and disciplines. Of these myriad relations, accomplishments, and distinguishing stations in life, one stands out as most gratifying to the UToledo Honors community: alumnus. Read Piasecki's story.
Brad Windbigler (BUS '98)
When Brad Windbigler fell in love as a student in the mid-1990’s with the beauty of UToledo’s campus, little did he know that its burgeoning footprint presaged the impressive growth of his own career in finance - one culminating in his current role as Vice President and Treasurer at Arrow Electronics. Read Windbigler's story.
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Alumni In the News
National Trustee
Dr. Thomas Wakefield (CAS '75)
Recently appointed as a "national trustee" to the UToledo Board of Trustees, Dr. Thomas Wakefield will be providing the university's governing body with invaluable perspective for years to come.
Read MoreTreating Infertility
Rami Moussa (NSM '22)
Rami Moussa and his fellow BIOL 3910 classmates recently co-published in the microPublication Biology journal their groundbreaking research on male infertility.
Read MoreReturn to the Moon
Kristen Bury (ENG '09)
In a bid to again land Americans on the moon, Kristen Bury is serving as the project manager at NASA's Glenn Research Center.
Read MorePerfect Combination
Christina Beran (PHM '22)
Christina Beran was featured recently in an article discussing how UToledo allowed her to combine her interests in healthcare and science while helping others by guiding the medication decisions that allow them to feel better quicker.
Read MoreSupport for Ukraine
C. David DeBenedetti (CAS '91)
In response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in neighboring Ukraine, C. David DeBenedetti, a resident of Poland, helped comfort and care for refugees fleeing the wartorn nation as well as found the 501c3 nonprofit Corporate Aid for Ukraine.
Read MoreDiagnosing Hematomas
Dr. Mohamad Moussa (CAS '01)
Hematomas and garden-variety bruises can be hard to distinguish, but the differences are important. Dr. Mohamad Moussa was interviewed recently by Insider discussing how the two can be told apart.
Read MoreCritical Thinking Skills
Paul Ewing (CAS '72)
The role of Honors education in promoting creative, critical, and flexible thinking skills was explored by Paul Ewing in his recent essay titled "Interdisciplinary Survival" that was published by The Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council.
Alumni ProfileStay Connected
Upcoming Events
We organize opportunities to connect with alumni online and in-person throughout the year. These events are a great opportunity to reminisce with college peers, enjoy engaging conversations on a range of topics, and learn about what is new with the Jesup Scott Honors College.
Get Involved!
Want to give back to the Honors community through professional networking with our current students, recruiting prospective Rockets to campus, serving as a monthly guest speaker, helping us plan for the future, or connecting us with some of your classmates? Let us know how you want to help!
What's New With You?
Let us know what you are up to these days - we want to hear from you! Upload a photo and share your latest experiences, including travel, a job change, professional accomplishments, or a new addition to your family. Submissions may be featured in our alumni newsletter and social media.
Find Us on LinkedIn
We know it's not always easy to stay connected, so we encourage you to connect with us on our Honors Alumni LinkedIn Group. There you'll learn about Honors events, celebrate the achievements of fellow Honors alumni, and hear about ways in which you can help advance our mission.
Questions?
Jesup Scott Honors College
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