The University of Toledo Neff College of Business and Innovation

New faces, new friendships and new beginnings.

Rocket Launch Week 1 was one to remember! 💙💛

A new generation of sports business leaders is being built right here at UToledo!

We’re so excited to introduce UToledo’s new sports management concentration, giving students experience in fan engagement, sports marketing, live sports production and event operations as they prepare for careers in the fast-growing sports industry.

Read more about this exciting opportunity for current and future Rockets:

From sidelines to strategy: UT adds new sports management program Yabili Nyandwe has always wanted to work in sports marketing.
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“College should be more than just a book and a PowerPoint meant to help us memorize concepts. This was an actual glimpse into the real-life struggles and rewards of a family business.” — Bradley Smith, president of Marsha’s Buckeyes LLC

This semester, students in our Family Business course stepped out of the classroom and into our local businesses to explore what it takes to keep a family enterprise running across generations.

Angie Jones, director of the UToledo Family Business Center, shares how these partnerships transform the way students see their careers — moving them from passive learners to active problem-solvers in the local business community.

👉 Read the full story: https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/05_06_2026/learning-business-the-family-way-at-utoledo

We’re so excited to share that the Export Success Program is returning to UToledo in 2027!

In partnership with the UToledo Family Business Center, this amazing program helps regional businesses expand into international markets with a fully developed, actionable export plan backed by market research, partner connections, risk management, market entry strategies, compliance guidance and more.

This year, UToledo students will also actively participate in the program, gaining hands-on experience in international expansion while supporting our local businesses with research, strategy and ex*****on!

We’re so proud to support regional economic growth, entrepreneurship and innovation while empowering both our students and local business leaders to thrive globally! 🌎

Learn more and see how to get involved: https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/05_01_2026/export-success-program-returns-to-utoledo-to-support-regional-business-growth-and-global-expansion

Last weekend, we officially welcomed our newest group of graduates into the alumni family!

Congratulations to all our graduates on this milestone—your hard work has officially paid off. Now, let’s get to business! 🚀

It's almost time to celebrate our COBI graduates at spring commencement!

🎓 Graduate Ceremony (all colleges): Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m.

🎓 Undergraduate Ceremony (COBI): Saturday, May 2, at 1 p.m.

Visit utoledo.edu/commencement for more information!

At 15, Josh Ford called CPS to save himself from an abusive household. This Saturday, he's walking across the stage to prove what he knows to be true: he is more than his circumstances.

Earning a diploma is a milestone for anyone, but for Josh, it represents a future he once wasn’t sure he’d reach. While his peers were focusing on exams, Josh was facing homelessness, health struggles and waking up at 3:30 a.m. to work multiple jobs before attending classes to pay for school.

Through his unwavering grit and the support of the Kinsey Determination Scholarship, Josh refused to let circumstances define his future.

Today, Josh serves as a tour guide, an orientation team member, a mentor and a student staff member for both the Office of Student Engagement and the Business Student Success Center. After graduation, he plans to explore careers in public policy and ethics consulting.

Congratulations Josh! We're so proud to call you a Rocket 🚀

👉 Read his full story:

https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/04_27_2026/a-lifeline-and-a-legacy-scholarship-helps-utoledo-senior-achieve-commencement-dream

On Friday, May 1, Jennifer Archer will officially add a new title to her resume: Master of Business Administration graduate. At 53, the Sylvania resident already holds a demanding role as the director of community engagement at UToledo Health. A major catalyst for her return to the classroom was the UToledo employee tuition benefit, which removed a significant financial barrier after she and her husband helped put their older children through college. As Jennifer prepares to walk the stage, she hopes her story encourages other UToledo employees who might be considering a return to the classroom. https://myut.link/qx6