The Blade


Hedge Fund Acquires 7 Percent of O-I Glass

February 24, 2025

Dr. Collin Gilstrap, an associate professor of finance, discusses why Perrysburg-based glassmaker O-I may be an attractive investment for a New York hedge fund.


Overlooked Land-water Nexus Is Focus of Climate Change Project Led by UToledo Soil Scientist

February 24, 2025

Dr. Michael Weintraub, a soil ecologist and professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, and Dr. Frank Calzonetti, vice president for innovation and economic development, discuss UToledo’s involvement in the U.S. Department of Energy-funded COMPASS project.


University of Toledo Hosts 10th Annual Sales Competition

February 24, 2025

Deirdre Jones, director of the Edward H. Schmidt School of Professional Sales, discusses the UToledo Invitational Sales Competition that welcomed more than 120 students from colleges and universities across the United States from Feb. 20-22.


Soulful Praise Gospel Event Sunday at Toledo Church

February 21, 2025

The UToledo Office of Multicultural Student Success, the UToledo Gospel Choir and the Friendship Baptist Church music ministry will host a free, public community event and concert at Friendship Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 23.


Editorial: University of Toledo Research Revival

February 20, 2025

The Blade's Editorial Board commends UToledo on its new status as a top-tier research institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.


Headline Act Revealed for New Glass City Live Concert

February 20, 2025

UToledo Interim President Matt Schroeder and Bryan Blair, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and director of athletics, discuss the inaugural JobsOhio's Glass City Live concert featuring Zac Brown Band in the Glass Bowl on Saturday, May 24.


Briggs: Can UToledo Transform the Glass Bowl into an A-list Concert Venue? ‘Why Not’

February 20, 2025

Bryan Blair, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and director of athletics, discusses plans for JobsOhio's Glass City Live and how the just-announced concert will bring positive attention to UToledo.


Q&A: Toledo AD Blair Discusses Revenue Sharing, UMass and Glass Bowl Naming Rights

February 19, 2025

Bryan Blair, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and director of athletics, discusses major changes in collegiate sports and how they may impact the Toledo Rockets.


New School at UToledo Expected to Help with Demand for Data Scientists

February 17, 2025

Dr. Marc Seigar, dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Dr. Bill Kalies, a mathematics professor and director of the Data Science Program, and Iryna Snahoshchenko, a data science junior, discuss the new School of Interdisciplinary Data Science.


Circuit Breaker: Medications, Evening Regimens May Stimulate Insomnia as You Age

February 17, 2025

Dr. Elisabeth James, a UToledo Health behavioral sleep specialist, discusses how what people do before they turn in for the night can impact the quality of their sleep.