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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 Blade: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Last Updated: 10/5/24