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Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell Reaches NFL Mountaintop in Rookie Season

February 11, 2025

Quinyon Mitchell, a star cornerback for the Rockets who was chosen in the first round of last year’s NFL draft, was an impact player in the Philadelphia Eagles’ championship season.


Strategic Health Plan Targets Obesity, Infant Mortality

February 11, 2025

Dr. Patricia Case, a professor of sociology and director of the Urban Studies Program, discusses the importance of ensuring access to prenatal care.


Media Panelists Discuss Importance of Storytelling in Amplifying the Black Experience

February 11, 2025

Tisha Mays, an assistant lecturer in the Department of Communication and Media, talks about the importance of giving the Black community a voice.


Universities Compete in Amazon’s DeepRacer Tournament

February 7, 2025

UToledo will host an Amazon Web Services DeepRacer Tournament where students apply artificial intelligence to drive small autonomous racing vehicles.


Does Parkinson’s Disease Start in the Gut? Non-motor Symptoms May Appear Earlier.

February 6, 2025

Caroline Swain, an M.D./Ph.D. student in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, writes about her research into the possibility of slowing or stopping progression of Parkinson’s disease.


UToledo Panel Discussion Mulls the Way College Sports Are Going

February 4, 2025

UToledo and The Blade hosted four national panelists, including the NFL's Andrew Luck and Nick Lowery, for the second installation of the Perspectives thought leadership series in Doermann Theatre on Monday.


Auto Industry Seeks Exemptions from Trump Tariffs

February 4, 2025

Dr. Ala Qattawi, an associate professor of mechanical engineering, discusses how proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada would lead to increased costs for those looking to purchase or repair a vehicle in the United States.


Football, Basketball Pros to Discuss the Cultural and Economic Impact of Sports

February 3, 2025

The Perspectives thought leadership series, sponsored by UToledo and The Blade, continues Monday, Feb. 3, with a discussion on the future of sports. The free, public event begins at 6 p.m. in Doermann Theatre.


Noted Autism Advocate-author Temple Grandin Draws a Crowd to UToledo

February 3, 2025

Dr. Kim Nielsen, a Distinguished University Professor and chair of the Disability Studies Program, discusses how Temple Grandin, a high-profile animal behaviorist and autism advocate, has revolutionized the global understanding of autism.


A Look For the Future: Toledo Museum of Art’s Rebrand Continues to Grab Attention

February 3, 2025

Dr. Thor J. Mednick, a professor of art history, discusses how the Toledo Museum of Art has prioritized having an artist’s key work.