Alumni News
UToledo board of trustees selects Dr. James Holloway as 19th president
Dr. James Holloway was named the 19th president of The University of Toledo on May 22, 2025, by the UToledo Board of Trustees following an extensive national search. He will assume the leadership role on July 15, 2025.
Dr. Holloway most recently served as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of New Mexico, where he led efforts to boost student retention, deepen faculty support and expand externally funded research.
A native Midwesterner, Holloway spent two decades at the University of Michigan, where he held roles including vice provost for global engagement and interdisciplinary academic affairs and chair of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences.
Alumna Returns to Toledo to Cultivate Community, Create Art
Wanting to explore her passion for art in a close, collaborative community, Kayla Kirk, ’17, ’17 knew that studying fine art at The University of Toledo would provide her with the
experience she needed. Now, less than a decade later, Kirk is bringing that community
back a little closer to home by providing a space for others to experience art as
she does.
Rocket Uses Experiences to Create Good, Provide Hope
Matt Bell '24, '25 dropped out in the middle of his sophomore year, and didn’t think he’d ever complete
a degree. Now, after earning his master's in social work, he is using his experience
to support others. Serving as founder and CEO of Team Recovery, a Toledo-based addiction
treatment center that offers detox services, inpatient and outpatient treatment, and
recovery housing,
Alumna Inspires with Infectious Love For Toledo
“Seeing the benefits of mindfulness and the impact it’s had on my life, I knew I wanted
to bring that to others. My ability to show up authentically in the community is directly
related to my mindfulness and self-care practice. It was a natural fit for me to step
into this role and continue the amazing work we are doing in the community that I
love.”
Isabella Weik '22
Embracing Innovation to Increase Engagement
The University of Toledo Foundation is introducing the first virtual engagement officer,
Doug Reynolds. Doug, powered by artificial intelligence, is the first of his kind.
Doug will provide touchpoints to alumni, donors and community members who request
information on events, engagement opportunities and other areas of the University.
Doug is an example of UToledo’s pioneering leadership in AI for social good, supporting an innovation that will empower nonprofits worldwide to achieve their life-changing missions.