The Blade


Gloria Steinem’s Influence Remains Rooted in Toledo

September 4, 2026

Dr. Sharon Barnes, an associate professor in UToledo's Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, explores Gloria Steinem’s legacy in her hometown.


Sign Debate Pits Handwritten Charm Against AI Efficiency

September 4, 2026

Barry Whittaker, a professor of art at The University of Toledo, said both hand-drawn and AI-generated signs can effectively meet a business’s needs, depending on the message it wants to convey.


UToledo to Host Moth Species Education Event

September 4, 2026

The University of Toledo Lake Erie Center will educate people about local moth species through a free presentation and excursion on Sept. 9.


Citing Personal Attacks, Acton Rejects Ramaswamy’s Debate Challenge

September 4, 2026

Dr. Sam Nelson, an associate professor of political science at The University of Toledo, weighs in on the lack of a planned debate between the major-party candidates for Ohio governor.


Before Kickoff: Food and Entertaining Ahead of College Football Games

September 4, 2026

William Pierce, the executive director of The University of Toledo Alumni Association, explains why tailgating outside of Glass Bowl Stadium has brought alumni, staff and students together on game days.


UToledo Health Offers Free Screenings to Detect Vascular Disease

September 1, 2026

UToledo Health is offering free vascular screenings at the Great Lakes Vascular Institute in Sylvania Township, giving patients a simple way to better understand their vascular health.


University of Toledo Medical Center Offering New Mainstream Treatment for Depression

August 31, 2026

Dr. Garrett Spradley, a UToledo Health psychiatrist, explains how transcranial magnetic stimulation is helping local patients with treatment-resistant depression.


Gov. DeWine Touts Ranking as Best State for Business at Toledo Stop

August 20, 2026

Gov. Mike DeWine was joined by Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel for a panel discussion with Dr. James Holloway, president of The University of Toledo, and Wendy Gramza, president and CEO of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce.


University of Toledo Receives $2 Million for Behavioral Health Master’s Scholarships

August 20, 2026

The new Ohio Behavioral Health Scholarship Program will allow students pursuing master’s degrees in social work or counselor education-clinical mental-health counseling to receive up to $15,000 per year in scholarship aid.


With Measles Cases on the Rise, Doctors Stress Childhood Vaccination

August 18, 2026

Dr. Jennifer Fallon-DeLucia, a UToledo Health pediatrician; Dr. Steven Sucheck, a professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; and Dr. Loulwa Maktabi, a visiting clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, discuss the science of vaccines.