Powering UToledo

The University of Toledo

The University of Toledo Interim President Matt Schroeder teams up with Kristi K. Hoffman, an award-winning media host and producer, to highlight the impact of UToledo as the regional force powering opportunities to learn, care, work and play. A public research university with an academic medical center, UToledo has been improving the lives of our students, patients, employees and neighbors in the greater northwest Ohio community since 1872.

Episodes

  1. 07/10/2025

    Momentum and the New Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education

    In this episode, Interim President Matt Schroeder and media host Kristi K. Hoffman, talk with Dr. Melissa Gregory, Dean of the new Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education, which became official July 1 following approval of the Board of Trustees earlier this year. Together they discuss the momentum at the University as it prepares for a leadership transition. They cover the addition of new degree programs, the opening of a new pedestrian bridge, and recent college mergers aimed at enhancing student success and research capabilities. Dean Gregory highlights the benefits and opportunities arising from the merger of the former College of Arts and Letters with the Judith Herb College of Education. The discussion underscores the commitment to meeting student and employer needs, leveraging resources for research, and maintaining flexibility in a rapidly changing educational and workforce landscape. 00:00 Welcome to Powering UToledo 00:22 Summer Updates and New Programs 01:43 Campus Safety and Infrastructure 02:49 Leadership Changes and Strategic Initiatives 03:13 Enrollment and Retention Trends 04:36 College Mergers and Their Impact 06:02 Introducing Dean Melissa Gregory 06:42 Benefits of the College Merger 09:53 The Importance of Humanities 11:28 Adapting to Student Needs 15:16 Research and Collaboration Opportunities 18:47 Building Consensus and Overcoming Challenges 22:22 Conclusion and Future Outlook

    23 min

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The University of Toledo Interim President Matt Schroeder teams up with Kristi K. Hoffman, an award-winning media host and producer, to highlight the impact of UToledo as the regional force powering opportunities to learn, care, work and play. A public research university with an academic medical center, UToledo has been improving the lives of our students, patients, employees and neighbors in the greater northwest Ohio community since 1872.