The Blade


How a Common Amino Acid Supercharges Sliminess in a Deadly Bacteria

September 4, 2024

Brooke Ring, a doctoral student in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences’ Biomedical Science Program, writes about her study of Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterium that can cause hard-to-treat infections.


UToledo Health Launches New Mobile Health Unit, Partners With Library

September 3, 2024

Dr. Hoda Shabpiray, an internal medicine specialist and medical director of the UToledo Health mobile health unit, and Kim Steele, the mobile unit’s lead nurse, talk about the mobile clinic’s partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.


Multitude of Issues Affecting Lake Erie Discussed at Annual Workshop

September 3, 2024

Dr. David Kennedy, an associate professor of medicine, and Dr. Christine Mayer, a professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, discuss their research into harmful algal blooms and invasive grass carp.


Rockets’ Opening-night Bash is Roaring Celebration of Football in Toledo

August 30, 2024

Columnist David Briggs writes about the contributions of Toledo’s homegrown talent in the Rockets' season-opening win over Duquesne.


Photo Gallery: Toledo Yoga Practice at the Glass Bowl

August 28, 2024

Toledo Yoga and Friends of Rocky, a Name, Image and Likeness collective supporting Rocket student-athletes, organized a yoga session in Glass Bowl Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 27.


Don’t be Surprised if Your Primary Care Physician Asks About Your Mental Health

August 27, 2024

Dr. Victoria Kelly, a UToledo Health psychiatrist, discusses mental health screenings administered by healthcare professionals and the ways that mental healthcare has changed since the coronavirus pandemic.


Toledo Goes All-In On Fan Experience, Builds Excitement Around Football Opener

August 26, 2024

UToledo Interim President Matt Schroeder, Bryan Blair, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and director of athletics, Al Tomlinson, deputy athletic director, and Heather Lutz, associate athletic director for marketing, sales and fan experience, discuss new activities and attractions planned for the upcoming football season, including the first home game on Thursday, Aug. 29.


Office Dedicated to Helping Businesses Secure Government Contracts Opens at UToledo

August 23, 2024

Pamela Moore, director of the UToledo Business Incubator, and David Richardson, program coordinator for the new Ohio APEX Accelerator at the UToledo Business Incubator, discuss the office that will offer workshops and one-on-one counseling to empower regional businesses to pursue contracts with federal, state and local governments.


Photo Gallery: Move-in Day at University of Toledo

August 23, 2024

New students and their families received a spirited welcome from volunteers, including Interim President Matt Schroeder, as they moved into Parks Tower on Thursday, Aug. 22.


Rotary Hosts Presidents From Owens, UToledo and BGSU

August 20, 2024

At a panel discussion hosted by the Rotary Club of Toledo, UToledo Interim President Matt Schroeder discussed the importance of collaboration among regional higher education institutions.