James Holloway
For his exemplary leadership at all levels in academia and for his leadership in international engagement
President, The University of Toledo
- B.S., Nuclear Engineering, ’82
- M.S., Nuclear Engineering, ’84
James Holloway began his tenure as the 19th president of The University of Toledo in 2025.
A nuclear engineer, Holloway's career has been a mix of research, teaching, administration and global work, including in India, Ethiopia and Ghana. Throughout his career, he has championed inclusive excellence, expanded research capacity and fostered civic partnerships.
Holloway joined UToledo from the University of New Mexico, where he had served as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs since July 2019. As provost, Holloway was committed to providing students and faculty with the support needed to further the university's academic mission and make a positive impact in a diverse and constantly evolving world. During his tenure, new first-year students increased by more than 40%, reversing a long decline in enrollment; research expenditures in academic affairs units grew by 46%; and philanthropic giving doubled.
Before that, Holloway served three decades at the University of Michigan, where he was the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and professor of nuclear engineering and radiological sciences (now emeritus). He held leadership roles including vice provost for global engagement and interdisciplinary academic affairs, vice provost for global and engaged education, and associate dean for undergraduate education in the College of Engineering. His research focus is computational and mathematical modeling with applications in areas such as neutron and photon radiation transport theory, inverse problems and uncertainty quantification.
Born in Washington, D.C., Holloway has lived in Thailand, Germany, England and six different U.S. states.
Current as of February 2026