List of University of Toledo people
The list of University of Toledo people includes notable alumni and faculty of the University of Toledo. The University of Toledo is a public university in Toledo, Ohio.
Alumni
Science
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Applebaum | 1978 | Physician and rabbi | |
| Carolyn Cannon-Alfred | Pharmacologist | [1] | |
| Bob Dempsey | 1991 | NASA Flight Director | [2] |
| Fred Espenak | 1976 | Astrophysicist known for work relating to eclipse predictions | [3] |
| William H. Gerstenmaier | 1981 | Masters in Mechanical Engineering; Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations for NASA since 2005 | [4][5] |
| Karen Seibert | 1987 | instrumental in the elaboration of the COX-2 inflammatory pathway | [5] |
Medicine
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick E. Antell | World-renowned plastic surgeon | [5] |
Technology and innovation
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredric J. Baur | Inventor of the Pringles can[6] | [5][7] | |
| Paul Chongkun Hong | Distinguished University Professor | ||
| Richard Schreder | 1938 | Aircraft developer | [8] |
| David Liddle | Developer on the Xerox Star | [5] |
Law and politics
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Bell | 1978 | Former Mayor of Toledo | |
| Daniel Bogden | 1981 (J.D.) | United States Attorney for the District of Nevada | |
| Shamila N. Chaudhary | 1999 | United States Government adviser and expert on Pakistan[9] | |
| Andrew Douglas | Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court | [5] | |
| Teresa Fedor | 1983 | Member of Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate | |
| Jack Ford | Former mayor of Toledo | ||
| Stewart Greenleaf | 1966 (J.D.) | Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate since 1979 | |
| Patricia Kabbah | Former First Lady of Sierra Leone | ||
| Alan George Lance | 1973 (J.D.) | Federal judge, Idaho Attorney General (1995–2003), and the National Commander of The American Legion (1999–2000) | [10] |
| Judith Ann Lanzinger | Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court | [5] | |
| Bob Latta | 1981 (J.D.) | Member of the United States House of Representatives since 2007 | |
| John W. Snow | Former United States Secretary of the Treasury (2003–2006) | [5] | |
| Ketil Solvik-Olsen | Norwegian Minister of Transport and Communications (2013–2018) | ||
| Matt Szollosi | Member of Ohio House of Representatives | ||
| Gene Zmuda | 1984 (J.D.) | Municipal Court Judge and politician[11] | |
| Jack Zouhary | 1976 (J.D.) | Federal district court judge |
Kevin L. Boyce - Former Treasurer of State of Ohio. Founder of Adelphi Bank
Diplomats
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elin Suleymanov | 1994 | Ambassador of Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States | [5] |
Business
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Neff | One of Barron's magazine's "10 most influential investors of the 20th century" | [5] |
Journalism and news
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Cooke | Disgraced American journalist, forced to return a Pulitzer Prize for a fabricated story | [12] | |
| Cliff Kincaid | c. 1976 | Investigative journalist with Accuracy in Media and American Survival, Inc. | [13] |
| Christi Paul | CNN Headline News anchor | [5][14] | |
| Michael Sallah | Washington Post investigative reporter; winner of 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting | [5] | |
| G. Gordon Strong | Newspaper publisher |
Academics
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Berger | Professor at University of Kentucky | ||
| Robert Ghrist | Professor at University of Pennsylvania | ||
| William Marshall Grange | Hixson Lied Professor of Theatre and Film at University of Nebraska[15] | ||
| Nina McClelland | Dean Emeritus and former professor of chemistry | [5] | |
| James T. Harris III | 1980 graduate and President of Widener University[16] | ||
| Gerald Jakubowski | Provost of California Maritime Academy; former President of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | ||
| Jim Rex | South Carolina Superintendent of Education | ||
| Louis Shores | Librarian |
Literature, art, and architecture
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mari Evans | Author and dramatist | ||
| Charlos Gary | Cartoonist and comic strip artist | ||
| Mildred D. Taylor | 1965 | Award-winning author | [5] |
| William Yosses | White House Executive Pastry Chef | [5] |
Music
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Carson | Long-time publicist for Leonard Bernstein and Benny Goodman[17] | ||
| Jon Hendricks | Jazz lyricist and singer | ||
| Scott Mescudi | Rap lyricist and singer |
Film and television
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cunningham | 1975 (J.D.) | Radio host, talk show host, The Bill Cunningham Show | [5] |
| Philip Baker Hall | Actor, Boogie Nights and You Kill Me | [5] | |
| Andrew J. Fenady | Actor, screenwriter, producer | [5] | |
| Jeff Johnson | 1996 | Social commentator for BET | |
| Shirley Mitchell | Radio, film, and television actress | ||
| Danny Thomas | Nightclub comedian; television and film actor and producer; founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | ||
| Chris Zylka | Actor, The Secret Circle and The Amazing Spider-Man[18] | ||
| Scott Wozniak | YouTuber |
Football
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Amstutz | 1976 | College football player and former UT men's football coach[19] | |
| Bob Beemer | 1985 | Retired NFL defensive end for the Detroit Lions | [20] |
| Chuck Ealey | 1971 | University of Toledo's starting quarterback for 35 straight wins from 1969–1971 | [5] |
| Jerry Evans | Retired tight end for the Denver Broncos[21] | ||
| T. J. Fatinikun | Defensive end | ||
| Carl Ford | Retired NFL wide receiver for Green Bay Packers[22] | ||
| Todd France | 2001 | Former NFL kicker[23] | |
| Bruce Gradkowski | 2005 | Former Quarterback for Pittsburgh Steelers[24] | [5] |
| John Greco | 2007 | Offensive guard for Cleveland Browns[25] | |
| Kelly Herndon | Former starting cornerback for Seattle Seahawks (2007)[26] | ||
| Curtis Johnson | 1969 | Defensive back for the 1972 undefeated Miami Dolphins "no-name defense"[27] | |
| Nick Kaczur | 2004 | Starting tackle for New England Patriots (2008)[28] | |
| Brett Kern | 2008 | Punter for Tennessee Titans[29] | |
| Jason Lamar | NFL and CFL player | ||
| Mel Long | 1971 | NCAA Hall of Fame | |
| Greg Mancz | Center | ||
| Andy McCollum | 1992 | NFL center for the Detroit Lions, formerly with the New Orleans Saints and St. Louis Rams | |
| Lance Moore | 2004 | Wide receiver for New Orleans Saints, winners of Super Bowl XLIV | |
| Jalen Parmele | 2007 | Running back for Baltimore Ravens | |
| Dave Ridgway | Placekicker in the Canadian Football League | ||
| Chuck Sample | Fullback for the Green Bay Packers | ||
| Chester Taylor | 2001 | Former running back for the Chicago Bears[30] | |
| Emlen Tunnell | Pro Football Hall of Fame | ||
| Brent Williams | Retired NFL defensive end | ||
| Dan Williams | 1992 | Retired defensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos | |
| Kareem Hunt | 2017 | Running back for Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns | |
| Diontae Johnson | 2018 | Wide Receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers |
Basketball
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Brisker | Forward/guard for Pittsburgh Pipers, Pittsburgh Condors and Seattle SuperSonics (1969–1975) | ||
| Stan Joplin | College basketball player, UT men's basketball coach from 1996 to 2008 | ||
| Phil Martin | Former NBA guard | ||
| Steve Mix | Former NBA All-Star, only men's player to have jersey retired (2/17/07), played 13 years in NBA | ||
| George Patterson | NBA player |
Baseball
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Maier | Outfielder for the Kansas City Royals | ||
| Denny Stark | MLB pitcher |
Track and field
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sy Mah | Long-distance runner; held a Guinness World Record for the most lifetime marathons[31][32] |
Tennis
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vic Braden | Tennis instructor; former professional player; author; researcher; licensed psychologist |
Wrestling
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Wojciechowski | NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion in 1971 |
Winter sports
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Kreitzburg | Bobsledder |
Faculty
- Laurie Dinnebeil, Distinguished University Professor, and Daso Herb Endowed Chair
- Clyde Summers (1918–2010), labor lawyer and law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School
College of Engineering
- Glenn Lipscomb, department chair of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Nagi Naganathan, dean of College of Engineering
Heads of university
| 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) |
Notes and references
- Warren, Wini (1999). Black Women Scientists in the United States. Indiana University Press. pp. 25–26. ISBN 0-253-33603-1.
- "UToledo alum, flight director for International Space Station leading NASA's launch of commercial crew vehicle". June 17, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- "UToledo alumnus captured photos featured on new stamp commemorating total solar eclipse". THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – NEWS RELEASES. June 13, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- "William H. Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator Human Exploration and Operations". NASA. April 19, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- "The University of Toledo Notable Alumni". Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- Goodman, Rebecca (June 1, 2008). "In a Pringles can rests its inventor". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- "Designer of Pringles can and graduate of University of Toledo buried in potato crisp container". The Blade. June 2, 2008. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- Feehan, Jennifer (February 8, 2008). "NW Ohio glider pilot's collection lands in Smithsonian". Toledo Blade. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- Zimmer, Cathy (March 12, 2010). "UT awards first Chaudhary-Steinitz Honors Research Grant". Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- "Judge Alan G. Lance, Sr". United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. n.d. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
- "Common Pleas Bootcamp: An Introduction to Practice in the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas". Toledo Bar. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
- THE PLAYERS: It Wasn't a Game – The Washington Post
- "Cliff Kincaid's Biography". usasurvival.org. Archived from the original on October 17, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- "CNN Programs – Anchors/Reporters – Christi Paul". Retrieved August 30, 2010.
- "Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film". University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- "Widener University: About the President (Google cache)". Archived from the original on March 10, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2010.
- Holland, Bernard (October 13, 2007). "Margaret Carson, Classical Music Publicist, Dies at 96". The New York Times. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- "Chris Zylka".
- ""Toledo Tom" and Rocket Football Have Been a Perfect Fit For 32 Years". Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- VanDyke, Josh (April 22, 2020). "25 greatest football players of all time from the Jackson area". MLive. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- "NFL.com stats page: Jerry Evans". Retrieved August 31, 2010.
- "NFL.com stats page: Carl Ford". Retrieved August 30, 2010.
- "NFL.com stats page: Todd France". Retrieved August 30, 2010.
- "NFL.com stats page: Bruce Gradkowski". Retrieved August 31, 2010.
- "NFL.com stats page: John Greco". Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- "NFL.com stats page: Kelly Herndon". Retrieved August 31, 2010.
- "NFL.com stats page: Curtis Johnson". Retrieved August 30, 2010.
- "NFL.com stats page: Nick Kaczur". Retrieved August 31, 2010.
- "NFL.com stats page: Brett Kern". Retrieved August 31, 2010.
- "NFL.com stats page: Chester Taylor". Retrieved August 30, 2010.
- Blaikie, David (February–March 1989). "Sy Mah, 1926–1988". Athletics Magazine. Toronto, Canada.
- Rowe, William J. (May 1991). "A World Record Marathon Runner with Silent Ischemia without Coronary Atherosclerosis". Chest. 99 (5): 1306–1308. doi:10.1378/chest.99.5.1306. ISSN 0012-3692. PMID 2019205.
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