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UToledo Researchers Find Toxins in Lake Erie Sand

July 1, 2025

Dr. Von Sigler, a professor of environmental biology, and Garrett Moots, a doctoral student studying ecology and organismal biology, discuss their research indicating that the algal toxin microcystin accumulates and can persist for up to three weeks in the foreshore sands of Maumee Bay State Park.


Mild to Moderate Algal Blooms Predicted for Western Lake Erie

July 1, 2025

Dr. David Kennedy, an associate professor of medicine, discussed the UToledo-led Great Lakes Aerosol Monitoring Research Study with regional colleagues engaged in harmful algal bloom research during an annual event at Gibraltar Island.


Scientists Release Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast for Lake Erie

July 1, 2025

Dr. David Kennedy, an associate professor of medicine, talked about UToledo’s ongoing research into how toxins produced during harmful algal blooms can become airborne during an annual event at Gibraltar Island.


14th Amendment Expert Weighs in on Supreme Court’s Ruling on Nationwide Injunctions

July 1, 2025

Paul Finkelman, a visiting professor of law, discusses a recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion on nationwide injunctions and its connection to the Trump administration’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.


How Earth’s Tilt Causes Seasons

July 1, 2025

Dr. Michael Cushing, a professor of astronomy and director of Ritter Planetarium, explains how the Earth’s tilt — not its distance from the sun — causes the seasonal weather changes.


UToledo Hydrogen Panel

July 1, 2025

Dr. Mark Mason, a professor of chemistry, discusses job opportunities that will be created with the emerging hydrogen economy.


UToledo Passes $1.1 Billion Budget, Makes Updates to Comply With S.B. 1

June 26, 2025

Interim President Matt Schroeder discusses the fiscal year 2026 budget, which includes investments across the University’s academic and clinical operations.


UToledo Health to Provide Free HIV Testing for National HIV Testing Day

June 26, 2025

UToledo Health will provide free and confidential HIV and syphilis testing from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday inside the Walgreens at 4580 Monroe St. in Toledo.


University of Toledo Researchers Looking Into How Lake Erie Affects Air Quality and You Can Help

June 26, 2025

Dr. Steven Haller and Dr. David Kennedy, both associate professors in the Department of Medicine, talk about their research into harmful algal blooms, including a study assessing how airborne toxins may impact the health of those living and working near Lake Erie.


UToledo Professor Explains Biggest Takeaways From Ongoing Middle East Conflicts

June 26, 2025

Dr. Joel Voss, an associate professor of political science, discusses escalating tensions between Israel and Iran and the evolving role of the United States.