The University of Toledo is committed to freedom of speech and expression and intellectual diversity. UToledo invites speakers from a range of backgrounds who express a variety of viewpoints. These individuals do not speak on behalf of The University of Toledo, and any opinions they express are their own.
Invited speakers
As required by the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB 1), The University of Toledo will publish a list of speakers who were invited to participate in University-sponsored events and were paid speaker fees, honoraria or other emoluments exceeding $500. This information will be updated on a quarterly basis.
June - September 2025
| Speaker Name | Payment Amount | Payment Date |
| Lan-Chi Gauler | $600.00 | 6/30/25 |
| Lauren Groff | $27,000.00 | 6/30/2025 |
| Adil A Haque | $2,000.00 | 6/30/2025 |
| Joseph Postell | $2,500.00 | 6/30/25 |
| Harry Zanville | $4,000.00 | 6/30/25 |
| Shudian LLC | $600.00 | 6/30/25 |
| Jordan Cash | $2,000.00 | 7/18/2025 |
| Nasim Sheikh | $1,000.00 | 7/28/2025 |
| Mohamed Yassin | $1,000.00 | 7/28/2025 |
| Hassan Taki | $1,000.00 | 7/29/2025 |
| Eric Curts | $2,000.00 | 8/1/2025 |
| Samuel L Yingst | $1,000.00 | 8/12/2025 |
| Gary Ansel | $1,000.00 | 8/15/2025 |
| Markham Chenoweth | $4,000.00 | 8/15/25 |
| Peter A. Jones | $1,000.00 | 9/03/25 |