The Blade


Algal Bloom Has Begun, Though Toxins Are Still Low

July 30, 2026

Dr. Thomas Bridgeman, a professor of ecology and director of the UToledo Lake Erie Center, discusses testing, conducted by UToledo scientists using sensor-equipped buoys, that indicates the presence of microcystin in western Lake Erie.


Fresh Faces on Farmland: New Clinics to Expand Legal Access in Rural NW Ohio

July 28, 2026

College of Law Dean Rebecca Zietlow discusses Lawyers = Justice, a collaborative initiative recently launched by the Ohio State Bar Association that is co-managed by Toledo Law.


Annual Art Showcase Displays Local Talent and Craftsmanship

July 28, 2026

The UToledo Alumni Association hosted the 33rd annual Art on the Mall, an outdoor, juried art show featuring more than 100 artists at Centennial Mall on Sunday, July 26.


Teens Disassemble Engines, Build Career Visions at UToledo Engineering Camp

July 23, 2026

College of Engineering faculty join high school students in describing the hands-on activities and career-focused objectives of this week's UToledo Engineering Summer Camp.


Your Gut Bacteria May be Influencing Your Blood Pressure

July 9, 2026

Arturo Grano de Oro, a Ph.D. candidate in UToledo's College of Medicine and Life Sciences, explains his research into how shikimic acid can relax blood vessels.


Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

July 7, 2026

Dr. Paul Finkelman, a legal historian and visiting professor of law, discusses the opinion the U.S. Supreme Court handed down in Trump v. Barbara.


To the Editor: Believe in a Future for Toledo

July 7, 2026

Daniel Pfaltzgraf, an instructor in the Neff College of Business, writes about how research excellence at UToledo, which is recognized with the prestigious R1 classification, positively reflects on the city of Toledo.


To the Editor: Future Bright for UToledo

June 30, 2026

Patrick J. Kenney, who recently concluded his term on the UToledo Board of Trustees, reflects on the positive momentum of the University as a driver of opportunity, innovation and healthcare. 


Almost Over, Lake Erie’s Mayflies Signal Health

June 30, 2026

Dr. Thomas Bridgeman, a professor of ecology and director of the UToledo Lake Erie Center, discusses mayfly distribution around the shores of western Lake Erie.


Moderately Intensive Algal Bloom Predicted for Western Lake Erie Starting in July

June 30, 2026

Dr. David Kennedy, a professor of medicine, discusses his ongoing research into the health effects of toxins found in the harmful algae blooms that annually affect western Lake Erie.