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Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty, UToledo Panel Says

June 12, 2025

Dr. Elizabeth Napier, associate professor of marketing and international business, talked about how economic uncertainty driven by tariffs impacts consumer spending.


UToledo Assistant Professor Focuses Autism Research on Pesticide

June 12, 2025

Dr. James Burkett, an assistant professor of neuroscience, talks about the growing evidence that environmental factors play a significant role in the increase of autism diagnoses and his own ongoing research into a class of pesticides called pyrethroids.


To the Editor: New President Signals a Changing Tide at UToledo

June 10, 2025

Patrick J. Kenney, chair of the UToledo Board of Trustees, writes about the University’s positive momentum and new leadership, led by Dr. James Holloway, who will begin his term as president July 15.


Tariffs and Trade to be Examined by Perspectives Panelists

June 10, 2025

Dr. Elizabeth Napier, associate professor of marketing and international business, discusses connections between the economic and environmental implications of tariffs. Napier is one of five panelists taking part in the next Perspectives thought leadership series Wednesday.


Editorial: Perspective on Trade Will Show its Impact

June 10, 2025

The Blade’s Editorial Board writes about the importance of the ongoing Perspectives thought leadership series in breaking down important and timely issues. The series is hosted by UToledo and The Blade, with the next installment Wednesday.


CampMed Gives High Schoolers a Taste of Healthcare Jobs

June 10, 2025

Courtney K. Combs, director of the UToledo and Ohio Area Health Education Center programs, Dr. Paul Schaefer, a UToledo Health family medicine specialist, and students participating in CampMed discuss the two-day program that offers a hands-on look at potential careers in medicine.


Experts Discuss Declines in Journalistic Freedom

June 10, 2025

Dr. Sam Nelson, an associate professor of political science, discussed challenges in the news industry during Pressing Issues: Fair Journalism in the Current Climate, a panel discussion hosted by the Press Club of Toledo.


LaRose Discusses ‘Profound’ Cybersecurity Threat at Small Business Panel

June 10, 2025

Dr. Bill McCreary, UToledo’s chief information and technology officer, talked about the use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity during a recent panel hosted by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.


UToledo Names New Dean to Lead College of Business and Innovation

June 5, 2025

Dr. Barbara Ritter, currently serving as dean of the Davis College of Business and Technology at Jacksonville University in Florida, will join UToledo on Monday, July 14.


A Surprising Role for Inflammatory Lipids in Atherosclerosis

June 5, 2025

Somayeh Darzi, a doctoral student in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences’ Biomedical Science Program, writes about her research into the potential repurposing of an FDA-approved asthma drug to reduce inflammation and slow plaque buildup in arteries.