The Blade


Ask The Experts: Radiation Oncologist Discusses the Field

September 30, 2025

Dr. Mersiha Hadziahmetovic, a UToledo Health radiation oncologist, explains how radiation therapy is used to treat cancer and talks about how the field has advanced in recent years.


Sneeze Guard: How Diet Can Help You Recover Faster from Colds and the Flu

September 30, 2025

Dr. Joan Duggan, an infectious disease specialist at UToledo Health, and Kristin Huntsman, a UToledo Health clinical dietitian, discuss how malnutrition can make it harder for your body to fight off infection.


‘It’s Community’: University of Toledo Hosts Homecoming Parade

September 29, 2025

UToledo alumni and other members of the community came out Saturday to watch the annual Edward C. and Helen G. Schmakel Homecoming Parade.


University of Toledo Medical Center Recognized as a Socially Responsible Hospital

September 29, 2025

Dr. Charles Callahan, executive vice president for health affairs and CEO of UToledo Health, discusses UTMC’s inclusion on the Lown Institute’s list of the country’s most socially responsible hospitals.


Manure: Valuable Fertilizer or Waste Product Being Spread on Crop Fields?

September 26, 2025

The College of Engineering hosted accomplished alumnus Peter Hess on Thursday for a discussion about how manure is impacting local ecosystems including Lake Erie.


UToledo to Offer Michigan Residents In-State Tuition; Announces New Master’s Program

September 25, 2025

At the UToledo Board of Trustees meeting, President James Holloway announced a new initiative offering in-state tuition to new undergraduates from Michigan and Trustees approved a new master’s degree in forensic toxicology.


Toledo Among Rust Belt Cities Looking for Population Solution

September 23, 2025

Dr. Daniel Hammel and Dr. Sujata Shetty, professors in the Department of Geography and Planning, talk about the challenges and future of Rust Belt cities.


Constitution, Civic Education Topic of Program at UToledo

September 23, 2025

The Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership will host the founding director of Arizona State University’s School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership on Thursday in honor of Constitution Day.


Coronavirus Boosters are Here, and Medical Experts Stand Behind the Vaccines

September 22, 2025

Dr. Michael Ellis, a UToledo Health infectious disease specialist and chief medical officer at the University of Toledo Medical Center, discusses the importance of vaccination against COVID-19, especially for those at higher risk of serious disease.


Study Suggests Leaded Gasoline’s Legacy May Contribute to Dementia Today

September 22, 2025

Dr. Dionis Kononov, a UToledo Health psychiatrist, discusses how we’re still learning about the long-term impact of lead exposure.