Leadership Messages
October 2026 Message from the Dean
Fall is here, and it’s hard to believe how quickly the semester is moving! It’s a busy and exciting time across the College as our students, faculty, and staff settle into the rhythm of a new academic year.
The University of Toledo continues to distinguish itself as one of the nation’s best values in higher education. For the sixth consecutive year, UToledo remained off the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency List, which identifies the nation’s highest-cost colleges and universities—reflecting UToledo’s commitment to providing a high-quality education at a reasonable cost. Moreover, UToledo has the lowest net price among Ohio’s public Carnegie R1 research universities, meaning students receive a premier research university education at a lower out-of-pocket cost than any other public R1 institution in the state. This demonstrates that students do not have to choose between academic excellence and affordability.
With fall comes Homecoming! I hope you’ll join us for the Pillbox Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, October 10. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and celebrate the College. And, hard to believe, but it’s already time to start planning for ASHP Midyear! We will host an Alumni Reception on Monday, December 7, and we would love to see you there. See the details below and RSVP to join us.
I hope you have a wonderful fall, and I look forward to seeing many of you at Homecoming or Midyear.
Pam Heaton, Dean