List of University of Toledo people facts for kids
The University of Toledo is a public university located in Toledo, Ohio. This page lists some of the amazing people who have studied or taught there. You'll find scientists, artists, athletes, and leaders who all started their journey at the University of Toledo.
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Alumni
These are people who graduated from the University of Toledo.
Science and Innovation
Many bright minds from the University of Toledo have made a difference in science and technology.
| Name | Class year | Notability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Applebaum | 1978 | A doctor and rabbi. | |
| Bob Dempsey | 1991 | A Flight Director for NASA, helping to guide space missions. | |
| Fred Espenak | 1976 | An astrophysicist famous for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. | |
| William H. Gerstenmaier | 1981 | He earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked as an Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations at NASA. | |
| Karen Seibert | 1987 | She helped discover important information about how our bodies react to inflammation. | |
| Fredric J. Baur | The inventor of the unique Pringles potato chip can. | ||
| Richard Schreder | 1938 | He developed different types of aircraft. | |
| David Liddle | He helped develop the Xerox Star, an early computer system. |
Law and Government
Many alumni have gone on to work in law and government, helping to make rules and lead communities.
| Name | Class year | Notability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Bell | 1978 | A former Mayor of Toledo. | |
| Daniel Bogden | 1981 (J.D.) | A United States Attorney for Nevada. | |
| Shamila N. Chaudhary | 1999 | An adviser to the United States Government, specializing in Pakistan. | |
| Andrew Douglas | A Justice on the Ohio Supreme Court. | ||
| Teresa Fedor | 1983 | She served in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. | |
| Stewart Greenleaf | 1966 (J.D.) | A member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for many years. | |
| Patricia Kabbah | The former First Lady of Sierra Leone. | ||
| Alan George Lance | 1973 (J.D.) | A federal judge and former Idaho Attorney General. | |
| Judith Ann Lanzinger | A Justice on the Ohio Supreme Court. | ||
| Bob Latta | 1981 (J.D.) | A member of the United States House of Representatives. | |
| John W. Snow | A former United States Secretary of the Treasury. | ||
| Ketil Solvik-Olsen | He was the Norwegian Minister of Transport and Communications. | ||
| Gene Zmuda | 1984 (J.D.) | A Municipal Court Judge and politician. | |
| Jack Zouhary | 1976 (J.D.) | A federal district court judge. |
- Kevin L. Boyce - He was the former Treasurer of State of Ohio.
Journalism and Media
These alumni have worked in news and media, sharing stories and information with the world.
| Name | Class year | Notability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christi Paul | An anchor for CNN Headline News. | ||
| Michael Sallah | An investigative reporter for Washington Post who won a Pulitzer Prize. | ||
| G. Gordon Strong | A newspaper publisher. |
Education and Arts
University of Toledo graduates have also excelled in teaching, writing, and creative fields.
| Name | Class year | Notability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ghrist | A professor at the University of Pennsylvania. | ||
| James T. Harris III | The President of Widener University. | ||
| Jim Rex | He was the South Carolina Superintendent of Education. | ||
| Mari Evans | An author and dramatist (playwright). | ||
| Charlos Gary | A cartoonist and comic strip artist. | ||
| Mildred D. Taylor | An award-winning author. | ||
| William Yosses | He was the White House Executive Pastry Chef. | ||
| Jon Hendricks | A famous jazz lyricist and singer. | ||
| Scott Mescudi | A well-known rap lyricist and singer. | ||
| Bill Cunningham | 1975 (J.D.) | A radio and talk show host. | |
| Andrew J. Fenady | An actor, screenwriter, and producer. | ||
| Philip Baker Hall | An actor known for movies like Boogie Nights. | ||
| Jeff Johnson | 1996 | A social commentator for BET. | |
| Danny Thomas | A famous comedian, actor, and producer who founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. | ||
| Scott Wozniak | A popular YouTuber. | ||
| Chris Zylka | An actor from shows like The Secret Circle. |
Athletics
The University of Toledo has a strong sports history, with many alumni becoming professional athletes and coaches.
Football
| Name | Class year | Notability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Amstutz | 1976 | A college football player and former coach for UT's football team. | |
| Chuck Ealey | 1971 | The University of Toledo's starting quarterback for an amazing 35 straight wins from 1969–1971. | |
| Bruce Gradkowski | 2005 | A former Quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. | |
| John Greco | 2007 | An offensive guard for the Cleveland Browns. | |
| Brett Kern | 2008 | A punter for the Tennessee Titans. | |
| Lance Moore | 2004 | A wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, who won Super Bowl XLIV. | |
| Chester Taylor | 2001 | A former running back for the Chicago Bears. | |
| Emlen Tunnell | A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. | ||
| Kareem Hunt | 2017 | A running back for the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns. | |
| Diontae Johnson | 2018 | A Wide Receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. |
Basketball
| Name | Class year | Notability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Brisker | A forward/guard who played in the NBA. | ||
| Steve Mix | A former NBA All-Star who played for 13 years. |
Baseball
| Name | Class year | Notability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Maier | An outfielder for the Kansas City Royals. | ||
| Denny Stark | An MLB pitcher. |
Other Sports
| Name | Class year | Notability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sy Mah | A long-distance runner who held a Guinness World Record for the most marathons completed. | ||
| Vic Braden | A tennis instructor and former professional player. | ||
| Greg Wojciechowski | An NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion in 1971. | ||
| Brock Kreitzburg | A bobsledder. |
Faculty
These are some notable people who have taught at the University of Toledo.
- Laurie Dinnebeil, a Distinguished University Professor.
- Clyde Summers (1918–2010), a labor lawyer and law professor.
College of Engineering
- Glenn Lipscomb, department chair of Chemical and Environmental Engineering.
- Nagi Naganathan, dean of the College of Engineering.
University Presidents
Here are the leaders who have served as President of the University of Toledo over the years.
| Number | University Presidents | Years as President |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerome Raymond | (1909–1910) |
| 2 | Charles A. Cockayne | (1910–1914) |
| 3 | A. Monroe Stowe | (1914–1925) |
| 4 | John W. Dowd | (1925–1926) |
| 5 | Earnest A. Smith | (1927) |
| 6 | Henry J. Doermann | (1928–1932) |
| 7 | Philip C. Nash | (1933–1947) |
| 8 | Wilbur W. White | (1947–1950) |
| 9 | Asa S. Knowles | (1951–1958) |
| 10 | William S. Carlson | (1958–1972) |
| 11 | Glen R. Driscoll | (1972–1985) |
| 12 | James Douglas McComas | (1985–1988) |
| 13 | Frank E. Horton | (1989–1998) |
| 14 | Vik J. Kapoor | (1999–2000) |
| 15 | Daniel M. Johnson | (2001–2006) |
| 16 | Lloyd Jacobs, M.D. | (2006–2014) |
| – | Nagi Naganathan, Ph.D. | (Interim, 2014–2015) |
| 17 | Sharon Gaber Ph.D. | (2015–2020) |
| 18 | Gregory Postel M.D. | (2020-Present) |
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