The Blade


Synaptic Storm: When Brain Cells Go into Overdrive, Epileptic Seizures Can Occur

January 22, 2025

Dr. Imran Ali, interim dean of the College of Medicine and Life Sciences and a board-certified neurologist, discusses some of the treatment options for epilepsy.


Book Discussion on Autism Takes Place Jan. 27 at Main Library

January 22, 2025

UToledo’s Disability Studies Program faculty will lead a discussion on Dr. Temple Grandin’s “Visual Thinking” at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library on Monday, Jan. 27, ahead of the autism advocate's Shapiro Lecture on Friday, Jan. 31.


Reflecting on UToledo’s Achievements, Upcoming Year

January 21, 2025

Patrick J. Kenney, chair of the UToledo Board of Trustees, writes about UToledo's incredible achievements of the past year and the extraordinary opportunities on the horizon.


This Year’s Orange Bowl Trophies Have UToledo Connection

January 9, 2025

Eamon King, a scientific glassblower at UToledo, and Dr. Steven Sucheck, a professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, discuss the importance of scientific glassware and King’s commission to make trophies for this year’s Orange Bowl game.


Chris Bailey-Greene Introduced as Toledo’s First-ever Women’s Rowing Coach

January 9, 2025

Chris Bailey-Greene, who was introduced Jan. 8 as the Rockets' first head women’s rowing coach, and Bryan Blair, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and director of athletics, discuss their outlook for UToledo’s 17th and newest varsity sport.


Rewiring the Gut-liver Connection: A New Path to Lower Blood Pressure

January 6, 2025

Sachin Aryal, a doctoral student in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences’ Biomedical Science Program, writes about his research into how changes in bile acid driven by gut bacteria may impact an individual's blood pressure.


Keep it Cool: Slips and Falls Aren’t the Only Health Hazards Posed by Winter

January 6, 2025

Dr. William Saunders, chief of emergency medicine at UTMC, talks about injuries stemming from putting up and taking down Christmas decorations.


UToledo Researchers on Team for New NASA Telescope Concept

January 3, 2025

Dr. J.D. Smith, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and director of the Ritter Astrophysical Research Center, and graduate student Cory Whitcomb discuss a proposed space telescope that would study far-infrared wavelengths, providing a new way to look at the origins and growth of planets, supermassive black holes, stars and cosmic dust.


UToledo Walk-In Week Offers Same-Day Admission Decisions

January 2, 2025

Prospective students can apply for free and receive a same-day admission decision during a special admissions event that runs Jan. 6-8.


Registration Open for Conference for Minority Youth, Parents

January 2, 2025

David Young, director of Toledo Excel and special projects, talks about the upcoming 41st annual Conference for Aspiring Minority Youth, which is scheduled for Jan. 25 and will feature a New York Times bestselling author of young adult fiction and a multitalented actress who has appeared in a number of award winning films and television shows.