Good morning, Toledo.

Rocket Wireless now offers affordable cellphone plans for UToledo students, alumni, and staff with individual and family options starting at $35 per month (eligible phones may cost as low as $25 with a contract).

Visit the team in Thompson Student Union Room 2525 for personalized support.

New York Times bestselling author Ann Aguirre will speak at 7 p.m. on Sept.

3 at the Toledo Main Branch Library to celebrate her new novel, The Hocus Pocus Handbook, with a 45-minute presentation and audience question-and-answer session; each ticket includes a first-edition hardcover copy.

Traveling Holocaust exhibit from the Zekelman Holocaust Center makes its first Ohio stop in Toledo, bringing history closer to local visitors as the nearest museum is in Farmington Hills and will be on display for the next two months.

The University of Toledo will host Pulitzer-winning columnist Thomas Friedman for a talk on economics, technology, and geopolitics (event date to be announced).

Community members are encouraged to attend and learn about these global trends.

Carlson Library is hosting its annual Club Carlson: CarlsonCon event tomorrow, Sept.

1, from noon to 3 p.m. Students can explore library resources, enjoy games, food, crafts, and prizes (supplied by local businesses) while connecting with peers and staff.

The UToledo College of Pharmacy held its White Coat Ceremony last Thursday at Nitschke Auditorium.

The event welcomed 135 new students (96 Pharm.D. and 39 BS Pharmaceutical Sciences) beginning their professional education.

Officials in Gibraltar Island report mild progress in Lake Erie’s recovery today as concerns persist amid a tight governor’s race.

Experts say further actions are needed to secure the lake’s health & protect its role in our community.

State leaders and researchers will gather for a domestic action plan workshop on Thursday, Sept.

3 at the Delta Hotel — near University of Toledo’s Medical Campus — to review Ohio’s strategies for reducing harmful algal blooms and meeting nutrient-reduction goals.

A $20M federal grant is in place to finish a project linking UpTown and central Toledo.

The city announced the funding this week to boost neighborhood connectivity.

Local doctors, students and volunteers from Toledo are packing two 50-pound suitcases of supplies from Mercy Health+Saint Rose School for an eighth mission to western Ukraine on Sept.

12. The eight-person team will treat a range of conditions as they return Sept. 20.

As summer winds down, Toledo deer hunters gear up for the 2026-27 season and will honor 33 years of tradition (a ritual that continues to spark local excitement).

The Toledo Mud Hens beat the St. Paul Saints 10-6 on Sunday with two five-run innings in the 4th and 5th, which completed their series win.

Defending state champion Ottawa Hills will lead northwest Ohio high school girls cross country runners this fall (they are set to repeat their success).

The University of Toledo Athletic Department is launching new Gameday Upgrades for the 2026 Rocket Football season — adding fan experiences like VIP access and pregame on-field photos at the Glass Bowl.

The home opener against Central Connecticut State will take place Saturday, Sept. 12 at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN+.