College of Arts and Letters

Media Appearances

The very accomplished faculty of The University of Toledo College of Arts and Letters are often sought-after experts on a range of interesting topics. National, regional and local news media frequently tap our faculty as sources and commentators for their coverage of current events. Sometimes our students are the newsmakers. Faculty-authored articles for publication can also be found here.

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2024 Media Appearances

• The Scribe (Dec. 1, 2024) The Slow Observation: Barbara Miner's Mixed Media
  Barbara Miner (Department of Art) and her artwork are featured in the December edition of The Scribe.
• The Blade (Nov. 29, 2024) The Big Hurt: How Communities Heal After a Major Loss Results in Collective Trauma
  Mojisola Tiamiyu, an associate professor of psychology, discusses ways people can constructively process negative emotions.
• The Blade (Nov. 27, 2024) UToledo, BGSU Seeing Stars With Synchronized 'Silent Sky' Shows
  Stephen Sakowski (Department of Theatre and Film) discusses the contemporary relevance of its production of the drama Silent Sky.
• The Blade (Nov. 21, 2024) Screening, Discussion to Mark World AIDS Day Event
  To commemorate World AIDS Day 2024, UToledo planned to screen the documentary Wilhemina's War, followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmaker June Cross on Dec. 2.
• Uncloseted Media (Nov. 16, 2024) Trump’s Anti-Trans Ads Were Expensive and Unpopular. So Why Were They His Key Strategy?
  Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the president-elect's strategy of mobilizing social conservatives with anti-trans campaign advertisements.
• NPR's Morning Edition (Nov. 16, 2024) What Trump's win could mean for transgender healthcare access, athletes
  Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) was interviewed for her perspective on how a Trump Presidency will impact transgendered people.
• Cleveland.com (Nov. 10, 2024) Can Anyone be Elected to Ohio Statewide Office Without Donald Trump’s Blessing? What About Wooing JD Vance?
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the potential influence of the president- and vice president-elect in identifying Republican candidates for elected offices in Ohio.
• USA Today (Nov. 9, 2024) Will Trump Curb Transgender Rights? After Election, Community Prepares for Worst
  Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses how a second Trump administration may roll back transgender rights.
• The Blade (Nov. 8, 2024) Third Party Votes Contribute to Close Race in Ohio’s 9th District
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the impact of third-party candidates in close electoral races.
• WTOL 11 (Nov. 7, 2024) Who Will Take Over JD Vance’s Seat
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s role in appointing a new U.S. Senator after current senator J.D. Vance’s election as vice president.
• WTOL 11 (Nov. 6, 2024) Tracking Your Vote on Election Day
  Sam Nelson, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, spoke about state Issue 1 and the U.S. House and Senate races ahead of the polls closing on Election Day.
• WTOL 11 (Nov. 5, 2024) National Attention on Ohio’s Senate Race
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the race between Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican challenger Bernie Moreno.
• MSN (Nov. 2, 2024) Why Do We Kiss at Midnight on New Year’s Eve?
  Daniel Compora and Christina Fitzgerald (Department of English Language and Literature) discuss the history and tradition of the New Year’s kiss.
• Ohio Capital Journal (Nov. 1, 2024) Ohio Economists Strongly Agree That Sliding-scale Public Benefits are Best
  Kevin Egan (Department of Economics) discusses a change in Ohio’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that creates a sliding scale to ease the transition off benefits.
• WTOL 11 (Oct. 31, 2024) UToledo Screening "Bride of Frankenstein"
  The Department of Theatre and Film is hosting a Halloween screening of “The Bride of Frankenstein” in the UToledo Center for the Performing Arts Center Theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.
• Roll Call (Oct. 28, 2024) In Northern Ohio, a Veteran Lawmaker Faces a More Skeptical Landscape
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) talks about the competitive race for the Ohio 9th Congressional District, which Rep. Marcy Kaptur has held since 1983.
• The Blade (Oct. 26, 2024) The Juice is Loose: Bring ‘Beetlejuice’ Into the Kitchen
  Matt Yockey (Department of Theatre and Film) discusses the connection between food and film.
• The Blade (Oct. 20, 2024) Grant of $20,000 Available to Local Businesses for Adult Changing Tables
  Kim Nielsen, Distinguished University Professor of disability studies, history and women’s and gender studies, discusses the benefits to making businesses more accessible.
• Associated Press (Oct. 19, 2024) Together They’ve Been In Office More Than 70 Years. Now Their Races Could Help Swing House Control.
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the competitive race between Marcy Kaptur and Derek Merrin to represent Ohio’s Ninth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• Columbus Dispatch (Oct. 18, 2024) Why Transgender Athlete Debate Is Getting Air Time in Ohio Senate Race
  Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses why Republican candidates including Bernie Moreno are leaning into anti-transgender messaging ahead of Election Day.
• WTOL 11 (Oct. 15, 2024) TPS Scott Park Campus Renovations
  Rebecca Schneider (Dean, Judith Herb College of Education) discusses how partnerships between high schools and colleges can address a shortage of teachers in the workforce by supporting students interested in the profession.
• WTOL 11 (Oct. 15, 2024) Ohio No Longer Considered a Swing State
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses why presidential candidates no longer have a significant incentive to campaign in Ohio.
• WTOL 11 (Oct. 14, 2024) Toledo Public Schools planning Scott Park campus renovations
  Rebecca Schneider (Dean, Judith Herb College of Education) was interviewed to talk about the nationwide teacher shortage alongside an announcement of plans for a TPS teacher academy.
• Ohio Capital Journal (Oct. 10, 2024) Ohio Economists Mostly Positive About Idea of $15 Minimum Wage in Recent Survey
  Kevin Egan (Department of Economics) discusses the evidence that increases in the minimum wage have a small impact in overall employment.
• WKYC-TV (Oct. 10, 2024) Ohio Farm Teaches Students Land Conservation
  Kevin Czajkowski, Distinguished University Professor of geography, discusses how a new wetland habitat on an 80-acre Ottawa County farm that promotes nature education will help protect Lake Erie.
• Flathead Beacon (Oct. 9, 2024) How Anti-Trans Language Became a GOP Campaign Cornerstone
  Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses why some conservative candidates are using anti-transgender messaging to rally their base.
• Vox.com (Sep. 12, 2024) How do kids have fun? Inside the state of child’s play in 2024
  Ruslan Slutsky (Department of Teacher Education) shared insights on how technology has impacted children's play.
• The Blade (Oct. 3, 2024) Retired Distinguished UToledo Professor Keeps Music on His Mind
  Michael Boyd, a Distinguished University Professor of piano who retired in 2024, reflects on his 37-year career at UToledo ahead of a community concert at St. Tim’s Episcopal Church in Perrysburg on Sunday.
• WTOL 11 (Oct. 3, 2024) The Future of Physical Music Sales
  Gunnar Mossblad (Department of Music) discussed how digital media have changed the landscape of physical media like vinyl records.
• WTOL 11 (Oct. 1, 2024) 2024 Vice Presidential Nominees Debate
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discussed what to look for during the vice presidential debate.
• The Blade (Sep. 26, 2024) Banned Books Event on UToledo Campus Draws the Curious
  Paulette D. Kilmer, a retired UToledo communication faculty member and coordinator of the UToledo Banned Books Coalition, talked about the importance of representation as the Banned Book Vigil celebrates its 27th year.
• The Blade (Sep. 26, 2024) Sacred Tongues: Religion’s Complex Relationship to Traditional Language
  Peter Feldmeier, the Murray/Bacik Professor of Catholic Studies, (Philosophy and Religious Studies Program) discussed the connection of religious texts to their original language.
• WTOL 11 (Sep. 26, 2024) Verify: Marcy Kaptur Commercial Claims
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) explained the difference between bill sponsors and bill co-sponsors as part of a fact-check on campaign ads running for candidates in the 9th Congressional District.
• WTOL 11 (Sep. 23, 2024) Banned Books Week: UToledo Event Features Speakers on Book Banning, Censorship
  Preview of UToledo's 27th Annual Banned Books Week Vigil Thursday, Sept. 26, on the first floor of Carlson Library.
• WTOL 11 (Sep. 20, 2024) Do Endorsements Still Matter?
  After the International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in nearly 30 years, Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) explains the extent to which candidate endorsements matter in today’s political landscape.
• The Blade (Sep. 19, 2024) Staying Resilient: Native Religions Keep Presence in Area
  David Erben (Department of English Language and Literature) and a member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, talks about Indigenous religious practices.
• The 19th (Sep. 1, 2024) Trump Has Said Schools Are Performing Gender-Affirming Surgeries on Children. He’s Wrong.
  Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses public attitude toward trans rights and how the presidential candidates are weighing them on the campaign trail.
• WTOL 11 (Aug. 26, 2024) Candidates and Voters Getting Ready for Election
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) suggests voters focus on politics rather than polls in the weeks leading up to the presidential election in November.
• WTOL 11 (Aug. 21, 2024) UToledo Professor Talks Impact of Obama's Speech
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses how President Barack Obama could influence voters who supported him, and later President Donald Trump, through his speech at the Democratic National Convention.
• Today.com (Aug. 13, 2024) Is the Mothman real? The legend behind the mythical monster
  Daniel Compora (Department of English Language and Literature) discusses the enduring stories surrounding one of the most prominent cryptids in the United States.
• Rolling Stone (Aug. 6, 2024) The Long, Discriminatory History of ‘Sex Verification’ at the Olympics
  Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses how the International Olympic Committee has evolved in its testing on sex and gender in female athletes.
• New Scientist (Aug. 1, 2024) What is ‘Problematic Smartphone Use’ and Should We Worry About It?
  Jon Elhai, a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology, explains the meaning of problematic smartphone use.
• WTOL 11 (July 29, 2024) Leading Edge: Dissecting a Historic Election Cycle
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses how President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection has shaken up the 2024 presidential campaign.
• WTOL 11 (July 21, 2024) Ohio, Michigan Politicians React After Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses why there is no clear historical precedent for a presidential candidate to drop out of the race after the primaries and within months of the general election.
• WTOL 11 (July 16, 2024) Teamsters President Speaks at RNC. Political Analyst, Northwest Ohio Politicians React
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the unusual decision by Sean O'Brien to speak at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15, and the likelihood that it will lead to a Teamsters endorsement of President Trump.
• WTOL 11 (July 16, 2024) Looking at the 2024 Presidential Election
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Trump’s choice of Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
• WTOL-TV (July 14, 2024) Leading Edge | Rocket Networker, kids and podcasting
  Tisha Mays (Department of Communication) was interviewed for a segment on podcasting on this local program.
• WTOL 11 (July 9, 2024) Looking Ahead to the Presidential Election
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses how little focus there has been on the policy preferences of the two leading candidates for president.
• CNBC (June 30, 2024) More Companies Are Staying Quiet During Pride, but Money is Still Flowing to LGBTQ+ Causes
  Neil Reid (Department of Geography and Planning) discusses how last year’s conservative boycott of Bud Light may be making some companies more cautious in their marketing strategy during Pride Month.
• The Washington Post (June 29, 2024) Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
  Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) explains how a state ban on gender-affirming care for minors in Texas fits into a broader pattern of anti-transgender legislation that focuses on issues for which transgender people have less popular support.
• WTOL 11 (June 27, 2024) First 2024 Presidential Debate
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) previews what topics viewers can expect candidates to address during Thursday’s presidential debate.
• WTOL 11 (June 17, 2024) Movies Being Filmed in Toledo
  Holly Hey (Department of Theatre and Film) discusses the potential for local filmmakers to remain in northwest Ohio while pursuing their craft.
• Thrillist (June 17, 2024) A Stranger Invited Me to Our Family’s Reunion
  Angela Siner (Africana Studies Program and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology) talks about how newly freed Black Americans searched for lost relatives after emancipation, and the modern Black family reunion.
• AARP (June 14, 2024) Juneteenth’s Meaning Takes New Shape 3 Years After Federal Recognition
  Angela Siner (Africana Studies Program and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology) discusses how the observance of Juneteenth has changed over the course of history.
• The Blade (June 14, 2024) Documentary Tells a Toledo Story From AIDS Epidemic
  Holly Hey (Department of Theatre and Film) and Sue Carter, a retired UTMC social worker, talk about Hey's UToledo-produced film "Sister Eileen and Her Boyz, an HIV in the Rust Belt Story."
• The Courier (June 13, 2024) DD Council Story Workshop Scheduled in Leipsic
  Previews Rebecca Monteleone's (Disability Studies Program) storytelling workshop with the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council on June 20.
• Newsday (June 7, 2024) Blakeman Bill: Bar Transgender Women From Girls’ and Women’s Sports on Nassau County Property
  Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) comments on the latest attempt by an executive in Nassau County, New York, to bar transgender women from participating in girls’ and women’s sports on county property.
• 13 ABC (May 31, 2024) Reaction to Former President Trump Guilty Verdict
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) shares that the former president’s convictions are unlikely to change the votes of those who already support a candidate, but may make a difference to undecided voters.
• 13 ABC (May 31, 2024) Will Trump Serve Jail Time for Felony Convictions?
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) explains that while jail would be an unusual sentence for the crimes of which the former president is convicted, the judge may take into consideration the number of convictions and his behavior during the trial.
• WTOL 11 (May 31, 2024) How Will Trump’s Conviction Affect Voters in November? We Asked a Political Analyst
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) shares that the former president’s convictions are most likely to affect the relatively small number of voters who have not yet decided which candidate to support.
• WDIV-TV Detroit (May 30, 2024) The Malice Green case, 30 years after his death
  Michael Stauch (Department of History) appeared in a documentary produced by Detroit news channel WDIV exploring the police killing of Malice Green in 1992.
• WTOL 11 (May 30, 2024) What the Verdict Could Mean for the Election
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses how Donald Trump’s campaign could be impacted if jurors find the former president guilty in his ongoing criminal trial.
• StageDoor Podcast (May 25, 2024) University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film
  Matt Foss (Department of Theatre and Film) was the guest of this theatre podcast. Matt shared thoughts on his career, talked about the great things happening in the department, and gave highlights of the upcoming UToledo theatre season.
• The Blade (May 23, 2024) Music professor, composer retires from UT after 40 years
  David Jex (Department of Music) looks back on his career as an musician, composer and educator, while Thomus Maples, a current undergraduate student, and Elliott Nickeson, a former student who now serves as assistant director of institutional compliance at UToledo, reflect on his impact.
• Toledo Blade (May 12, 2024) Toledo mom post blogs about children, challenges
  Sharon Barnes (Women's and Gender Studies) discusses the community support that parents can find in parenting-focused blogs.
• WTOL 11 (May 9, 2024) UToledo Professor Retires After 40 Years
  David Jex (Department of Music) and current and former music students reflect on the impact Jex made during his lengthy career at The University of Toledo.
• WTOL 11 (May 7, 2024) Is Trump Getting Special Treatment?
  Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses former President Donald Trump being held in contempt of court in his ongoing criminal trial.
• 13 ABC (Apr. 29, 2024) Making Theater More Inclusive
  Rebecca Monteleone (Disability Studies Program) talks about a new class offering called Disability and Theatre: Applying Theory to Practice, and the importance of diversifying art.
• 13 ABC (Apr. 26, 2024) Making Theater More Inclusive
  Student and community actors, including some with intellectual and developmental disabilities, performed The Audition on Thursday, April 25, at the UToledo Center for Performing Arts. Actor Ana Pacheco discusses her experience.
• The Blade (Apr. 25, 2024) Students Take Lead on Accessible Musical Production
  Undergraduates Karson Palmer, Lydia Babcock and Lindsay Hinds discuss their work on the student-led original musical The Haunting of Spoon River, which opens Friday, April 26, at UToledo's Center for Performing Arts.
• WTOL 11 (Apr. 25, 2024) UToledo Hosts ‘The Audition’
  The original play, which begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25, features UToledo students and community members, some of whom have intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• The Blade (Apr. 21, 2024) Boomer Activity Challenges Ageist Attitudes Depicting Mental, Physical Declines
  Patricia Case (Department of Sociology and Anthropology) talks about the importance of reframing society’s view on aging.
• WTOL 11 (Apr. 19, 2024) UToledo Piano Professor's Last Concert
  Michael Boyd, a Distinguished University Professor who is retiring at the end of the semester after 36 years with the UToledo Department of Music, will present a final piano concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21.
• The Blade (Apr. 19, 2024) A Creative Quartet: Emerging Artists Go On Display at 20 North
  Vince Livecchi, a UToledo undergraduate studying visual arts and media communication, discusses his macro photography work as one of four emerging artists featured in the new exhibit ARToledo at 20 North Gallery in Toledo.
• The Blade (Apr. 12, 2024) UToledo Professor to Put on Piano Recital
  Michael Boyd, Distinguished University Professor (Department of Music), will present a final piano concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21.
• NBC Today (Apr. 11, 2024) Are Mermaids Real? The History and Myths Behind Mermaid Culture
  Daniel Compora (Department of English Language and Literature) discusses the early history of mermaid legends and the renewed popularity of the mythical creatures.
• WTOL 11 (Apr. 9, 2024) UToledo Plans to Merge Colleges
  The University of Toledo will merge the College of Nursing with the College of Health and Human Services, and the Judith Herb College of Education with the College of Arts and Letters by the start of the 2025-26 academic year.
• Roll Call (Mar. 7, 2024) At the Races: SOTU Thursday follows Super Tuesday
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) talks about the race for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District ahead of the state’s primary on Tuesday, March 19.
• WTOL 11 (Mar. 6, 2024) The Importance of Super Tuesday
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses how the Super Tuesday results set up the race for the presidency.
• WTOL 11 (Mar. 5, 2024) 15 States and 1 Territory Holding Primaries Today
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses what can be learned from voting patterns on Super Tuesday ahead of the Ohio primary on Tuesday, March 19.
• WTOL 11 (Mar. 5, 2024) Local Author Spotlights Life in Zimbabwe
  • Shingi Mavima (Department of History) talks about a new novella he wrote that highlights life in his native country of Zimbabwe.
• WTOL 11 (Mar. 1, 2024) SCOTUS’ Immunity Decision Impact on Election
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses how former President Donald Trump’s felony indictments may play out in the 2024 presidential election.
• WOSU Public Media: Snollygoster (Feb. 29, 2024) Ohio Congressional Race Tightens: Majewski Faces Fresh Controversy
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses Republican efforts to unseat Democrat Marcy Kaptur in the race to represent Ohio’s 9th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• 13 ABC (Feb. 29, 2024) 'Uncommitted' Vote Wins Two Democratic Delegates in Michigan
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) explains the larger impact of “uncommitted” votes in Michigan’s Democratic presidential primary.
• WTOL 11 (Feb. 29, 2024) Trump Immunity Trial
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the high stakes of a legal argument that sitting presidents are immune from prosecution.
• Ohio Capital Journal (Feb. 28, 2024) Ohio Economists Split on Benefits of Raising the Cigarette Tax
  • Kevin Egan (Department of Economics) explains the potential impact of an increased tax on cigarettes.
• The Blade (Feb. 23, 2024) Program Teaches Youngsters Media Fundamentals
  • Tisha Mays (Department of Communications) discusses a nonprofit mentorship program she runs to teach school-age children media and literacy skills.
• The New York Times (Feb. 22, 2024) Long Island County Bars Girls’ Teams With Transgender Athletes
  • Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) offers political context for an executive order prohibiting girls’ and women’s teams with transgender athletes from using county facilities in Nassau County, New York.
• WTOL 11 (Feb. 22, 2024) Art Tatum Celebration Concert
  • Norman Damschroder (Department of Music) talks about the legacy of Toledo-born jazz pianist Art Tatum.
• WTOL 11 (Jan. 24, 2024) President Joe Biden Not in New Hampshire Primary
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses Democrats' internal debate about where to begin participating in primary elections.
• WTOL 11 (Jan. 24, 2024) New Hampshire Primary Tonight
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses Nikki Haley's proposal to raise the age at which Americans can receive Social Security retirement benefits to 70.
• The 19th (Jan. 9, 2024) What an Ohio Veto Reveals About Republican Efforts to Ban Gender-Affirming Care
  • Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses Ohio House Republicans' response to Gov. Mike DeWine's proposals on gender-affirming care after he vetoed a state ban on hormone therapy and puberty blockers for minors in late December.
• WTOL 11 (Jan. 8, 2024) Will Trump be on Ballots?
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the implications of a coming U.S. Supreme Court decision on former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to be on the Colorado Republican primary ballot.
• WTOL 11 (Jan. 8, 2024) The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence
  • Jamie Ward (Department of Communication) discusses on Leading Edge the potential benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence as it becomes more widely integrated into many facets of daily life.
• WTOL 11 (Jan. 7, 2024) Supreme Court to Consider Insurrection Clause of 14th Amendment
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) explains the argument before the U.S. Supreme Court as it weighs Colorado’s ability to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s Republican primary ballot.

2023 Media Appearances

• Matter of Fact (Dec. 31, 2023) Advocates Demand Changes to Voting Maps in Ohio
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses Ohio’s ongoing redistricting efforts on "Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien," a weekly news magazine that’s aired by television stations nationwide.
• The Blade (Dec. 28, 2023) The Challenge of Modernizing Classics and Writing History Anew
  • Matt Foss (Department of Theatre and Film) discusses how directors think about adapting old works for contemporary audiences.
• WTOL 11 (Dec. 14, 2023) Can Issue 2 be Changed by the State?
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) explains potential changes to Ohio’s recreational marijuana statute.
• The Blade: (11/26/23) TubaChristmas Helps Ring in Holiday Season in West Toledo
  • Andrew Rhodes (Department of Music) talks about conducting a free Christmas concert at Franklin Park Mall.
• MindBodyGreen: (11/22/23) Keep Seeing Bees Everywhere? Here’s What It Could Mean and What To Do, From Experts
  • Daniel Compora (Department of English Language and Literature) explains the symbolism some find in bees.
• WTOL 11: (11/20/23) Leading Edge: National Debt Versus National Deficit
  • David Black (Department of Economics) explains the difference between the national debt and the national deficit.
• WTOL 11: (11/9/23) Ohio Says Yes to Legalize Marijuana
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses potential legal challenges after voters passed Issue 2 on Tuesday.
• WTOL 11: (11/8/23) National Impact of Ohio Elections
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration)discusses the implications of a pair of state issues that were put to voters on Tuesday.
• WTOL 11: (11/7/23) Ohio’s Changing Political Climate
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses how the result of Ohio Issue 1 may serve as a barometer of national sentiment on the abortion debate.
• WTOL 11: (11/7/23) University of Toledo Art Student Showcase
  • More than 30 pieces of art created by UToledo undergraduate students will be on display in the Carlson Library through Dec. 8.
• Statehouse News Bureau: (11/6/23) Who, and Where, Are Ohio’s "Missing" Voters?
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration)discusses factors that shape voter turnout in Ohio.
• WTOL 11: (10/31/23) Early Economic Impact of the UAW Strike
  • David Black (Department of Economics) discusses the immediate and long-term economic impacts of the UAW strike against the Detroit Three.
• Midstory: (10/9/23) Strokes of Color
  • Ayendy Bonifacio (Department of English Language and Literature) talks about Toledo’s cultural arts scene.
• The Blade: (10/28/23) Creepin' it Real: Halloween Bites Worth Sharing and Savoring
  • Daniel Compora (Department of English Language and Literature) traces the culinary history of many of our modern Halloween traditions.
• The Blade: (10/26/23) 20 Under 40 Awards Honors Toledo’s Best and Brightest
  • UToledo leaders Bryan Blair, Maria Luisa Corpuz, Aleiah Jones and Joey S. Kim (Department of English Language and Literature) were among those recognized at a ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
• The Blade: (10/15/23) More Ohio Voters Opting out of Democracy, Report Says
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses why changes to Ohio election law and less competitive races in Ohio have played a role in low voter turnout.
• Fox News: (10/14/23) Is Seeing a Black Crow an "Omen of Darkness"? What it Could Mean When You Come Across the Mysterious Bird
  • Daniel Compora (Department of English Language and Literature) discusses the symbolism attached to crows.
• 13 ABC: (10/10/23) International Impact of War
  • Joel Voss (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas, which launched attacks on the country last week.
• WTOL 11: (10/2/23) How Will the Shutdown Impact Americans?
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the potential effects of a looming government shutdown, which was averted with a last-minute deal.
• The Blade: (10/1/23) Under Pressure: Many Factors Can Induce a Panic Attack. Here’s How to Cope
  • Peter Mezo (Department of Psychology) explains panic disorders.
• Washington Post: (9/21/23) How Protesters Bake Political Rebellion Into Mooncakes
  • Chelsea Griffis (Department of History) explains how bake sales were used to fund the suffrage movement as early as the 1860s.
• WTOL 11: (9/12/23) Experts Weigh in on Potential Economic Effects of Unprecedented Big Three Strike
  • David Black (Department of Economics) explains how a prolonged strike against Stellantis, GM and Ford could impact the local economy.
• WebMD: (9/5/23) Fall Vaccines: What to Know about Flu, COVID, RSV Shots
  • Andrew Geers (Department of Psychology) and his research were featured in a WebMd article. Geers' research studied the impact of social media communication with friends on the reporting of vaccine side effects.
• The Blade: (9/1/23) UT's Latin American and Latinx minor enters its third year
  • Charles Beatty-Medina (Department of History) and a faculty working group introduced the Latin American and Latinx minor, where one can take courses that overlap with the humanities and the social sciences with a focus on Latin America and Latinx communities in the United States.
• WTOL 11: (8/24/23) First Republican Debate Held Tonight
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) breaks down the potential impact of the first GOP debate, which notably did not include frontrunner Donald Trump.
• WTOL 11: (8/10/23) Why Didn’t Issue 1 Pass?
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) explains how opponents of state Issue 1 were able to successfully turn out voters for Tuesday’s special election.
• Toledo City Paper: (8/9/23) Life is a Work of Art for Toledo Jazz Artist Ellie Martin
  • Ellie Martin (Department of Music) talks about her debut album “Verdant.”
• Yahoo Finance: (8/3/23) Bud Light Backlash: Why Those Beer Drinkers May Not Come Back
  • Neil Reid (Department of Geography and Planning) explains why Bud Light may not be able to lure back consumers who left the brand behind as part of a conservative boycott.
• 13 ABC: (7/12/23) See Storytelling This Weekend at TMA
  • Rebecca Monteleone (Disability Studies Program) discusses an upcoming community story-telling event for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Reuters: (7/10/23) Modelo Especial Tops Bud Light as Most-sold US Beer for Second Consecutive Month
  • Neil Reid (Department of Geography and Planning) discusses Bud Light’s fall from the No. 1 beer in the United States.
• WTOL 11: (6/14/23) Former President Trump Arraigned in Florida
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the criminal charges former President Donald Trump is facing in connection with his handling of classified documents.
• Reuters: (6/12/23) AB InBev, Molson Coors Dent U.S. Craft Beer Competition With Cheaper Six-packs
  • Neil Reid (Department of Geography and Planning) discusses how inflation is benefiting major multinational brewers.
• The Blade: (6/11/23) Toledo Gears Up to Celebrate Juneteenth
  • Monita Mungo (Department of Sociology and Anthropology) discusses the history of Juneteenth prior to its designation as a federal holiday and the impact of its new national recognition.
• The Blade: (5/28/23) Feeling Forgetful? Experts Say Short-term Memory Lapses Actually Serve a Purpose
  • Stephen Christman (Department of Psychology) explains how memory works and why some information isn't retained in our long-term memory.
• WTOL 11: (5/26/23) A Moment or a Movement?
  • Monita Mungo (Department of Sociology and Anthropology) discusses the 2020 racial reckoning brought on by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and how its impact resonates today. 
• The Blade: (5/15/23) Hands On: Is Left Handedness by Choice or Chance? Advantage or Disadvantage?
  • Stephen Christman (Department of Psychology) discusses the science behind being left-handed.
• 13 ABC: (4/28/2023) Humorous Posts Help Connect Community With Lucas County Sheriff’s Office
  • Tasha Dunn (Department of Communication) discusses using social media as an effective tool to increase engagement with members of the community.
• WTOL 11: (4/27/2023) UToledo Hosts Jon Hendricks Memorial Concert
  • UToledo choir students (Department of Music) participated in the jazz concert that featured pianist, vocalist and composer Peter Eldridge.
• The Blade: (4/22/2023) Running With Purpose: Runners Set to Take Part in Mercy Health Glass City Marathon
  • UToledo student Liam Walsh (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses his plan to run the half marathon in order to raise money for the UToledo chapter of Camp Kesem, a national nonprofit that provides programs and services to children whose parents have or have had cancer.
• 13 ABC: (4/21/2023) Throwback Toledo: UToledo’s Center for the Visual Arts
  • UToledo’s Center for the Visual Arts was designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry and is attached to the Toledo Museum of Art.
• WTOL 11: (4/16/2023) Celebrating Pride at The University of Toledo
  • Student and co-president of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance, Amber Rank (Department of English and Department of Women's and Gender Studies) explains the inspiration behind the student organization’s Pride event on Centennial Mall.
• Billboard: (4/13/2023) Is Kid Rock, Travis Tritt’s Bud Boycott All Froth?
  • Neil Reid (Department of Geography and Planning) talks about the habits of beer consumers as well as contracts that concert venues have with distributors or outside vendors that run their food service and concessions. (Story also ran on MSN and Yahoo news.)
• The Blade: (4/13/2023) Arab Heritage Month 1001 Things You Wondered about Arab Americans
  • Gaby Semaan (Middle East Studies Program) talks about stereotypes at a UToledo event hosted in honor of National Arab American Heritage Month.
• 13 ABC: (4/13/2023) Findlay Brewery Uses Artificial Intelligence to Create New Beer With ChatGPT
  • Neil Reid (Department of Geography and Planning) discusses creativity and innovation in the craft brewing industry.
• CBC News: (4/10/2023) Beer Prices are Bubbling Up From More Than Taxes
  • Neil Reid (Department of Geography and Planning) discusses how supply shortages are impacting the cost of beer.
• Moviemaker.com: (4/5/2023) Screenwriters to Watch in 2023 with the Austin Film Festival
  • Matt Foss (Department of Theatre and Film) was named one of the 2023 Screenwriters to Watch. This annual curated list is published by the Austin Film Festival (the leading screenwriting conference and festival in the country) and Movie Maker magazine. It spotlights promising new voices in screenwriting.
• WTOL 11: (4/5/23) Historic Indictment Raises Many Questions
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the implications of former President Trump being a defendant in a criminal trial and the impact to the Republican Party.
• WTOL 11: (4/5/23) Political Implications of Trump Indictment
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the first former president to be charged in a criminal case and campaigning with a trial ahead of him.
• NBC 24: (4/5/23) Northwest Ohio Experts Weigh in on Trump Indictment
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the first former president to be charged in a criminal case.
• Wall Street Journal: (4/3/23) Nebraska’s Legislative Session Is Tangled Up in Transgender Rights Fight
  • Jami Taylor (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) explains how legislation focused on hot-button social issues often comes in waves.
• WTOL 11: (3/31/23) Analyzing Grand Jury Vote to Indict Trump
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses the first former president to be indicted in a criminal case.
• The Blade: (3/25/23) Pandemic Effects Pervade 3 Years Later
  • Patricia Case (Department of Sociology and Anthropology) discusses public reaction to the COVID pandemic and past efforts to stop the spread of disease.
• WTOL 11: (3/23/23) Politicians, Experts React to Possible President Trump Indictment
  • Sam Nelson (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) discusses potential criminal charges against a former president.
• The Blade: (3/9/23) Ballet Theatre of Toledo to Present 'Beauty and the Beast'
  • David Jex (Department of Music) talks about his collaboration with the Ballet Theatre of Toledo.
• Fox Lima: (3/1/23) Professor Speaks to Bluffton University Students About Authenticity in the Digital Age
  • Tasha Dunn (Department of Communication) discusses authenticity across social media platforms.
• The Blade (1/28/23) The Write Stuff: The Ancient Art of Calligraphy More Accessible Than Ever
  • Barry Whittaker (Department of Art) discusses the history of calligraphy and modern applications.
• Yahoo/FirstPost (1/27/23, 1/28/23) Trump Hits 2024 Stump Dogged by Political, Legal Woes
  • Jeff Broxmeyer (Department of Political Science and Public Administration) explains how there are no signs that Republican primary voters have abandoned Donald Trump.
• NBC 24 (1/27/23) What’s Going On: 'MERGE' at UToledo Shows Works by Artists With Disabilities
• NBC 24 (1/24/23) Exhibit Showcases Artists With Disabilities
  • Jim Ferris (Disability Studies Program) talks about MERGE, an art exhibition from the Kennedy Center on display in the Main Gallery of the UToledo Center for the Visual Arts through Feb. 17.
• She Knows (1/23/23) This Lunar New Year, I’m Breaking the Negative Body Image Cycle for My Kids
  • Cin Cin Tan (Department of Psychology) discusses how parents can nurture positive body image and healthy food habits for their children.
• VinePair (1/23/23) When MLB Vetoed ‘Budweiser Stadium,’ the Busch Family Put Their Own Name on the Ballpark. Then, They Launched Busch Beer
  • Neil Reid (Department of Geography and Planning) discusses the naming history of St. Louis' Busch Stadium.
• Chicago Sun-Times (1/20/23) Why Did Charles Manson Order Killings? NU Psychologist, Other Experts Offer a New Take
  • Joni Mihura (Department of Psychology) at UToledo, talks about a new analysis of the convicted murderer's mental illness and his reactions during a 1997 ink blot test.
• NPR.org (1/13/23) Can a middle school class help scientists create a cooler place to play?
  • Kevin Czajkowski (Department of Geography and Planning) talks about the UToledo-led project in partnership with NASA, innovating K-12 science curriculum across the country.
• Men’s Health (1/12/23) 13 Signs You’re Experiencing a Freeze Stress Response
  • Matthew Tull (Department of Psychology) explains the body’s freeze response and how it affects different populations.
• NACLA Magazine (1/5/23) The Institutionalization of Anti-Haitianism in Dominican History and Education
  • Ayendy Bonifacio (Department of English) wrote an op-ed about the history of anti-Blackness in the Dominican Republic.