Office of the President

Presidential Communication

August 25, 2025

Good morning, Rockets!

Welcome to the first day of the Fall 2025 semester. I am thrilled to join Team Toledo as the 19th President of The University of Toledo.

Rockets come together each academic year from across Ohio and around the world to learn and grow with each other on our beautiful campuses and to serve our community. I am glad to join you as we begin what I know will be an amazing 2025-26 school year. 

As a public research university and academic medical center, we are united in our mission of improving Toledo and our region through outstanding education, research, healthcare and community engagement. This is a University of great opportunity. I couldn't be more excited to achieve our full potential together with a strong spirit of collaboration and teamwork.

I sincerely appreciate the warm welcome to our UToledo community and our Toledo region. Let's go, Rockets! 

Sincerely, 

James Paul Holloway, Ph.D.
President
The University of Toledo