The Blade


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.


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.