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Pros and Cons of Applying to College as an Undecided Major

November 13, 2024

Emily Shinaver, interim director of student services for University College, discusses how undergraduate students who have not declared a major are supported through their early years at UToledo.


Having Diabetes Raises Risk of Failure With Spinal Fusion Surgery

July 18, 2024

Dr. Hossein Elgafy, chief of spine surgery at UTMC, and Dr. Beata Lecka-Czernik, a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, discuss their recent study that found patients with diabetes are more likely to have lumbar spinal fusion procedures fail.


Fracking Wastewater Loaded With Toxic Chemicals, Study Shows

February 21, 2022

Dr. Emanuela Gionfriddo, assistant professor of analytical chemistry, discusses her research that shows a range of environmental contaminants in fracking wastewater.


The Importance of Learning Through Play

December 13, 2021

Dr. Ruslan Slutsky, professor of early childhood education in the Judith Herb College of Education, discusses how playing organized games in kindergarten is an important part of learning.


The Importance of Learning Through Play

December 10, 2021

Dr. Ruslan Slutsky, professor of early childhood education in Judith Herb College of Education, discusses how playing organized games in kindergarten is an important part of learning.


Your Expectations Could Shape Your Odds for Vaccine Side Effects

November 9, 2021

Dr. Andrew Geers, professor of psychology, discusses his research detailing a link between the side effects people expected from COVID-19 vaccination and those they actually experienced.


What Parents Need to Know About Testing for Dyslexia in Schools

November 4, 2021

Dr. Raymond Witte, dean of the Judith Herb College of Education, discusses common signs of dyslexia.


What Parents Need to Know About Learning Disability Tests

October 29, 2021

Dr. Raymond, Witte, dean of the Judith Herb College of Education, discusses home testing for learning disabilities.


What Parents of College-Bound Students Need to Do

March 24, 2021

Collin Palmer, director of undergraduate admission, recommends parents talk to their teens about budgeting and be sure they are meeting deadlines throughout the admissions process for scholarships and other forms of financial aid. Read: What Parents of College-Bound Students Need to Do


14 Tips for an Effective College Visit

March 2, 2021

Collin Palmer, director of undergraduate admission, discusses a variety of ways prospective students can determine whether a campus is the right fit for them.