The Blade


UToledo’s Songfest Raises Funds for Mom’s House

April 4, 2025

Adam Fredritz, a nursing senior and co-emcee of Songfest representing the Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society, discusses the philanthropic tradition beginning 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5, in Savage Arena.


UToledo Celebrates its Recognition as a Top-Tier Research University

April 3, 2025

Dr. Frank Calzonetti, vice president for innovation and economic development, Patrick J. Kenney, chair of the UToledo Board of Trustees, and UToledo researchers talk about the importance of UToledo’s Carnegie R1 Classification.


Water Quality, Public Health to be Discussed in Saturday Morning Science Lecture

April 2, 2025

Dr. Joseph Cotruvo, an adjunct research professor who previously worked on drinking water as a director under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will be the featured speaker at the Saturday, April 5, presentation.


UToledo Marks Top-Tier Designation with Research Showcase Wednesday

April 1, 2025

UToledo will celebrate its prestigious Carnegie R1 Classification during a Research Showcase from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, in Savage Arena.


UToledo Experts Studying How Airborne Algal Toxins Can Get Into Our Bodies, Seek Public’s Help

March 31, 2025

Dr. Steven Haller and Dr. David Kennedy, both associate professors in the Department of Medicine, talk about a study they’re leading to assess how airborne algal toxins may impact the health of those near Lake Erie.


 Better Toledo to Address How to Fight Human Trafficking

March 31, 2025

Amy LaGesse, program director at the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, will discuss how to recognize and combat human trafficking at an April 3 lecture at the Main Library in downtown Toledo.


Photo Gallery: High School Choral Festival at UToledo’s Doermann Theatre

March 31, 2025

High school vocalists from across the region visited UToledo on Saturday, March 29, for the High School Choral Festival.


Inaugural Summit Creates Opportunity for African-American Teens

March 31, 2025

Jada Spann, president of the UToledo chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, talks about getting others interested in science and engineering.


Character Builders: Local Board Game Enthusiasts, Designers Come Together at Student-Run BASHCon

March 31, 2025

Abi Lewis, president of the student organization Benevolent Adventurers’ Strategic Headquarters, or BASH, discusses gaming at UToledo and the annual BASHCon gaming convention.


Some Praise Trump’s Auto Tariff, Others Hope for More

March 28, 2025

Dr. Paul Hong, a Distinguished University Professor in the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation, explains how new tariffs on imported automobiles are likely to impact the price of a new car.