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On-the-Field Training

September 7, 2022

UToledo ROTC cadets Brandon Russell, left, and Julia Wilkinson, second from right, meet with Ohio National Guard officers Maj. James O’Dell, second from left, and Capt. Mike Knott, right, at Carter Field last week. Knott and O’Dell flew a Black Hawk helicopter to Main Campus to familiarize cadets with the aircraft in preparation for an upcoming training exercise.


Register for International Human Trafficking Conference by Sept. 13

September 6, 2022

The Sept. 21-23 virtual conference will feature survivors, researchers, advocates and direct service professionals around the world, with more than 110 live and on-demand webinar sessions.


National Study of Cross-Country Runners Aims to Reduce Injuries

August 24, 2022

For his research, Dr. David Bazett-Jones, an associate professor of athletic training at UToledo, is tracking the activity of hundreds of high school runners nationwide.


Public Health Student Explores Benefits of Using Pot-bellied Pigs in Animal Therapy

August 16, 2022

Anastasia “Anya” Smith is researching animal therapy as part of her public health internship at MemoryLane Care Services, an adult day center in Toledo for individuals with cognitive impairment.


UToledo Professor Recognized as Global Leader in Fight Against Human Trafficking

August 11, 2022

Dr. Celia Williamson will become a member of the G100, a global group of 100 women at the top of their respective industries, leading efforts to address world challenges.


Who Can Prescribe an Emotional Support Animal?

August 1, 2022

Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach, a professor of social work, discusses therapeutic effects of interacting with an animal.


UToledo Improves Student Success Through Experience Project

August 1, 2022

Dr. Michael Prior, an associate professor of social work, Heather Robbins, a senior lecturer in the School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Denise Bartell, associate vice provost for student success, discuss the national Student Experience Project.


A Q&A with Hostetler/Wrigley Foundation Grant Recipient Celia Williamson

July 25, 2022

Dr. Celia Williamson, Distinguished University Professor of social work and director of the UToledo Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, speaks about her research and advocacy work combating sex trafficking.


UToledo Audiologist Joins Medical Mission to Jordan

July 21, 2022

Dr. Lori Pakulski, an audiologist and professor in UToledo's Speech-Language Pathology Program, was part of an international team evaluating individuals for hearing problems in a pair of refugee camps.


Swimming in Freshwater? Here’s What to Know About the Rare Brain-Eating Naegleria Fowleri

July 19, 2022

Dr. Paul Rega, who recently retired from UToledo as an assistant professor of public health and emergency medicine, discusses a freshwater amoeba that can cause deadly illness.