The Blade


Banned Books Event on UToledo Campus Draws the Curious

September 27, 2024

Dr. Paulette D. Kilmer, a retired UToledo faculty member and coordinator of the UToledo Banned Books Coalition, talks about the importance of representation as the Banned Book Vigil celebrates its 27th year.


Sacred Tongues: Religion’s Complex Relationship to Traditional Language

September 26, 2024

Dr. Peter Feldmeier, the Murray/Bacik Professor of Catholic Studies, discusses the connection of religious texts to their original language.


Human Trafficking More About Manipulation, Expert Tells Conference

September 23, 2024

Dr. Celia Williamson, a Distinguished University Professor of social work and executive director of the UToledo Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, discusses how vulnerable people are targeted by traffickers.


After Big Upset, Opportunity Knocks for Toledo Football — and Entire University

September 20, 2024

Interim President Matt Schroeder and Bryan Blair, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and director of athletics, discuss the sustained success of Rocket Athletics and how athletics can help bolster UToledo’s reputation.


Staying Resilient: Native Religions Keep Presence in Area

September 19, 2024

Dr. David Erben, an assistant professor in the Department of English Language and Literature and a member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, talks about Indigenous religious practices.


UToledo Enrollment Continues Downward Slide; Owens, BGSU Trend Upward

September 11, 2024

Interim President Matt Schroeder discusses UToledo’s strategic enrollment plan and efforts to diversify enrollment and improve student success.


Study Underscores Low Risk to Kidney Donors as Toledo Prepares for Annual Walk

September 9, 2024

Dr. Obi Ekwenna, a UToledo Health kidney transplant surgeon, discusses the process of living kidney donation and recent developments that have made the procedure even safer.


UToledo Receives $4 Million for Alzheimer’s Research

September 6, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded UToledo a five-year grant worth nearly $4 million to study the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease


UToledo to Receive up to $15 Million to Study Space-based Solar Energy Tech

September 5, 2024

The project led by Dr. Randall Ellingson, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization Endowed Chair, explores new ways to harvest solar energy in outer space. Read: UToledo to Receive up to $15 Million to Study Space-based Solar Energy Tech


Editorial: UToledo Athletic Success

September 5, 2024

The Blade’s editorial board praises Rocket Athletics for its continued competitive success and for becoming the first program to win the Mid-American Conference’s Cartwright Award four times. UToledo has earned the award for excellence in academics, athletics and citizenship in three straight years. Read: Editorial: UToledo Athletic Success