The Blade


Discussion on Closed vs. Open Immigration Takes Place at UToledo

November 18, 2024

UToledo’s Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership will host a pair of scholars Thursday, Nov. 21, for a moderated discussion on immigration. The event is free and open to the public.


Perspectives Series Examines Modern Leadership

November 15, 2024

Perspectives, a thought leadership series cosponsored by UToledo and The Blade, will kick off with a discussion about leadership in the modern age at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Doermann Theatre.


Picturing Toledo’s Past: Digitized Postcards Recall Snapshots of History

November 13, 2024

Sara Mouch, university archivist and senior lecturer, talks about the value of physical media and the holdings of the Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections.


University of Toledo Hosts 20th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair

November 12, 2024

Area veterans who attended UToledo’s annual Veterans Day event talked about their service and the importance of community events that bring vets together.


Third Party Votes Contribute to Close Race in Ohio’s 9th District

November 12, 2024

Dr. Sam Nelson, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, discusses the impact of third-party candidates in close electoral races.


Over-the-counter Contraceptive Opill Can be Effective if You Follow the ‘Rules’

November 12, 2024

Shelley Cavalieri, a professor of law, discusses the legalities and politics of over-the-counter oral contraceptive pills.


Potential for Climate Migration to the Great Lakes Region is Real, Speakers at UToledo Event Warn

November 12, 2024

Evan Zoldan, a professor of law and director of the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes, discusses how the effects of climate change could force millions of Americans to relocate in the coming decades.


Election’s Mental Toll: Will Stress Spill Over into Family Gatherings?

November 8, 2024

Dr. Sam Nelson, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, discusses the high anxiety surrounding the 2024 presidential election. 


Call for MLK Day Virtual Celebration Speakers

November 8, 2024

UToledo and the city of Toledo are seeking guest speakers for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Virtual Celebration.


UToledo Researcher Examines the Link Between the Herbicide Glyphosate and High Blood Pressure

November 4, 2024

Ishan Manandhar, a doctoral student in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences’ Biomedical Science Program, writes about his research into links between a common weedkiller and hypertension.