The Blade


Photo Gallery: University of Toledo’s Homecoming Parade

October 7, 2024

The Rocket Marching Band, themed floats, alumni, honorees and dignitaries wound their way through the Old Orchard neighborhood during the Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 5.


Photo Gallery: Toledo vs. Miami Football

October 7, 2024

The Toledo Rockets defeated the Miami RedHawks in the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 5.


Registration Window Closing for Free Tenant Tuesday Housing Clinic

October 7, 2024

The College of Law's Civil Advocacy Clinic is among the organizations offering free legal counseling on housing concerns at a Tenant Tuesday event on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Registration closes on Tuesday, Oct. 8.


High School Students Get a Slice of Adult Life During Interactive Finance Event

October 4, 2024

Mollee Williamson, a financial wellness counselor at UToledo, discusses the importance of teaching financial literacy.


Retired Distinguished UToledo Professor Keeps Music on His Mind

October 4, 2024

Dr. Michael Boyd, a Distinguished University Professor of piano who retired in 2024, reflects on his 37-year career at UToledo ahead of a community concert at St. Tim’s Episcopal Church in Perrysburg on Sunday.


Photo Gallery: Mascot Statues Unveiled During UToledo Homecoming Pep Rally

October 2, 2024

UToledo pulled the covers off life-size bronze statues of Rocky and Rocksy Tuesday on Centennial Mall as part of the University’s Homecoming week celebration.


UToledo Receives $4M Gift, Second-largest in Toledo Athletics History

October 2, 2024

Interim President Matt Schroeder and Bryan Blair, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and director of athletics, discuss a $4 million gift from Roy and Marcia Armes that will support the Athletic Department’s five-year Rise Together strategic plan.


UToledo Hires University of Memphis Administrator to Lead Enrollment Efforts

October 1, 2024

Dr. Tony Bourne will join the University as vice president for strategic enrollment management on Oct. 28. Bourne has spent much of his career in Ohio leading enrollment efforts across a variety of higher education institutions.


Algal Bloom Still Going Strong as October Rolls in, but Clouds Obscure Exact Location

October 1, 2024

Dr. Thomas Bridgeman, professor of ecology and director of the UToledo Lake Erie Center, discusses UToledo’s efforts to track the algal bloom on Lake Erie.


UToledo Hosts First Constitution Day Address

September 27, 2024

Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz, founding director of the Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government at the University of Notre Dame, spoke about religious freedom at an event hosted by UToledo’s Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership.