In the Media: June 2025

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Audrey Blondin, an adjunct professor of public health, discusses the Supreme Court of the United States' ruling allowing states to block Medicaid money for health services to Planned Parenthood.

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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer in criminal justice, discusses how online video games that children play with others can be exploited by predators. Maxwell advises parents to monitor internet usage and check it regularly.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Supreme Court of the United States' ruling on the equality of same-sex marriages. Lawlor, who was part of the General Assembly when Connecticut became the second state in the nation to pass a law allowing same-sex couples to enter into civil unions, has been married to his husband, David Zakur, for 12 years.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses how ICE is using publicly available information to arrest undocumented migrants as they depart county jails or courts.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the latest in what is being described as the “obliteration” or “non-functional” nuclear capabilities in Fordow, Iran, after it was hit by U.S. bunker-buster missiles.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of homeland security and national security, discusses Operation Midnight Hammer, which launched a surprise attack against three Iranian nuclear sites.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the multiple targets that were destroyed by U.S. bombers in a surprise attack on Iran’s nuclear program sites.

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Diane Smith, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, discusses the life and legacy of colleague Mark Davis, a longtime political reporter for WTNH and WTIC 1080 AM, who passed away at the age of 76.

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Paul Bourgeois, associate professor of psychology, wrote about the unique stressors that emergency dispatchers face as the primary point of contact in emergencies.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the growing number of U.S. senators running for governor, which was very rare in the past. Her commentary is part of the Washington Examiner's new series "Inside Scoop."

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, as seven IDF soldiers were killed in Gaza.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the rise in the cost of gas this summer, saying the ceasefire between Israel and Iran should stabilize oil prices.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the growing number of U.S. senators running for governor, which was very rare in the past.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the possibility of leadership change in Iran and why citizens want change, but are unlikely to see it happen.

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Robert McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses being situationally aware when you are in public, as the Department of Homeland Security raises the awareness level, due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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Chris Rasmussen, an adjunct professor of investigations, participated in a panel discussion examining the transition from traditional gambling sponsorships to crypto-based partnerships betting in the Premier League.

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Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, the SAIL Lab director, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, comments on the types of cyber attacks that “hacktivists” can use to target information and data.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, explains why citizens should be extra cautious and aware of their surroundings in densely populated areas, after a warning from the Department of Homeland Security.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the warnings from Iran to the U.S. and Qatar on when and where they were launching missiles.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the U.S. State Department's warning to travelers to be extra cautious and aware of their surroundings.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the retaliation possibilities in the U.S., after Iran launched an airstrike on an American military base in Qatar.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the U.S. State Department's warning to travelers to be extra cautious and aware of their surroundings.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on efforts to update the War Powers Act to limit the powers of a president, but, as in the past, she doesn’t believe the legislation will gain much traction.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and homeland security, discusses the U.S. military strikes on Iran’s three main nuclear sites and whether it will change their leadership.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments that Americans must have a plan to escape to safety in the event of an attack targeting a travel hub.

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer on national security, discusses the events that led the U.S. to strike Iranian nuclear facilities in a surprise attack, and he provided some context on the previous history between the two countries.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer in homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses Operation Midnight Hammer, the U.S. plan to strike Iranian nuclear facilities in a surprise attack.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer in homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, comments on homeland security threats to the United States through terrorism and cyberattacks.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the decision by President Donald Trump to strike three targets in Iran that may have been preparing to have nuclear weapon capabilities.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, and Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discussed President Donald Trump's decision to strike three targets in Iran that may have been preparing to have nuclear weapon capabilities.

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the events that led the U.S. to strike three Iranian nuclear facilities in a surprise attack and whether there will be troops on the ground.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses what may happen next after U.S. strikes against three targets in Iran that may have been preparing to have nuclear weapon capabilities.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the events that led the U.S. to strike Iranian nuclear facilities in a surprise attack.

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Stephen Tagliatela ’13 Hon. and his siblings, Patricia and Louis, have committed a $1 million gift that will expand college access for top engineering talent in New Haven County.

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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a lawmaker in Rhode Island calling on the governor to immediately end the use of unmarked vehicles by state law enforcement.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the shuttered FCI Dublin prison being used to house ICE detainees, saying it would need to be recertified.

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Nikodem Poplawski, a distinguished physics lecturer, says about dark energy, "It would be amazing if a simple rotation of the universe were the origin of dark energy, especially that it predicts its weakening."

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Joseph Torrente ’26 M.S., New Britain’s newest deputy chief of police, is working on his master’s in criminal justice.

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Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer, will join the University of New Haven in July as vice president of innovation and applied technology.

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Matthew Griffin '97, was unanimously appointed fire captain by the Bethlehem City Council.

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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on the responsibility of using a credit card, especially for people who can easily overspend their means.

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Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer, will join the University of New Haven in July as vice president of innovation and applied technology.

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Steven Michaud ’98 M.S. has been named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year at Plainville High School.

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Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer, will join the University of New Haven in July as vice president of innovation and applied technology.

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President Jens Frederiksen announces the appointment of Paul Lavoie as vice president of innovation and applied technology, effective July 28, to supervise the creation of the university’s Research & Development Park.

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President Jens Frederiksen announces the appointment of Paul Lavoie as vice president of innovation and applied technology, effective July 28, to supervise the creation of the university’s Research & Development Park.

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Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, discusses the possibility of a serial killer, following multiple bodies being discovered in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, emergency management, and homeland security, discusses the not-guilty verdict for Karen Read, who was on trial for a second time, charged with second-degree murder in the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe.

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the history of Juneteenth and suggests the best way to celebrate the day.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, emergency management, and homeland security, discusses the not-guilty verdict for Karen Read, who was on trial for a second time, charged with second-degree murder in the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, emergency management, and homeland security, discusses the not-guilty verdict for Karen Read, who was on trial for a second time, charged with second-degree murder in the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe.

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As part of the Saudi Ministry of Education's efforts to enrich the quality of education in the Kingdom, the news of the University of New Haven's announcement that it plans to open a campus in Riyadh has sparked interest among students, their parents, and those interested in education in general in Saudi Arabia.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the latest in the deadly airstrikes between Israel and Iran, and whether the United States will get more involved.

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Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, the SAIL Lab director, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, comments that one of the key benefits of the technology supported by Google coming together at a proposed applied AI center in Connecticut would be access.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and homeland security, comments on the conflict between Israel and Iran, believing President Trump will not get involved unless Tehran attacks U.S. military facilities in the region.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the arrest of a former Coast Guard lieutenant who, since 2020 had posted multiple threats targeting President Trump, becoming much more specific in carrying out the threats in recent months.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest developments between Israel and Iran after the fifth day of missile strikes between the countries.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and homeland security, discusses the latest developments in the missile strikes between Israel and Iran.

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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how to identify a person who may be impersonating a police officer.

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Kevin Murphy, dean of the Prato Campus, discusses the annual simulated crime scene, which is set up in a residence hall room for students in the forensic science program to investigate. David San Pietro, associate professor of forensic science, supervises the event.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discuss the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one, and the impact here in Connecticut.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses authorities capturing the suspect in the shooting of two lawmakers and their spouses in Minnesota near his residence.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one, and the impact here in Connecticut.

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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on what to look for to validate a police officer, after a suspected shooter in Minnesota impersonated a police officer to entice the victims to open the door to their home.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on Russia's technical training of Iranian students in return for Iranian arms to support Russia for the war in Ukraine.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments that access to guns contributes to political violence, as does increasingly heated political rhetoric.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses two Minnesota lawmakers who were shot in their homes, along with their spouses, as a massive manhunt for the suspect ended when he was found in the woods in a sparsely populated area of Minnesota.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the launching of missiles between Israel and Iran, as tensions in the region rise.

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Tirthankar Ghosh, professor of computer engineering and computer science and director of the University’s Connecticut Institute of Technology, discusses a cyberattack on a food distributor that left shelves empty in grocery stores.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses two Minnesota lawmakers who were shot in their homes, along with their spouses, as a massive manhunt continued for the suspect.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the latest developments in a manhunt for the suspect after two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes, along with their spouses.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the latest developments in a manhunt for the suspect after two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes, along with their spouses.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and homeland security, discusses the latest attacks between Israel and Iran. (Starts at 13:14)

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, comments on whether President Donald Trump has the legal authority to use the military to support federal agents.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the importance of protests, emphasizing that they should be conducted peacefully.

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Jessica Holzer, associate professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, comments on some reasons why women are waiting until their 30s to have children.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, and the episode of his CrimesWaves podcast, about the Jeffrey Epstein Case were mentioned.

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In a story announcing the university’s men’s basketball team’s matchup against Penn State, Northeast Conference Commissioner Noreen Morris said, 'I want to thank University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen and Athletic Director Devin Crosby for their thoughtful leadership throughout this process.'

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Erick Russell ’09, State of Connecticut Treasurer, discusses his path to politics. He was the first member of his family to graduate from college and the first Black LGBTQ+ individual to win an election for statewide office.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the ongoing riots in Los Angeles. Gray believes Trump intends to 'continue bringing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to other cities.'

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Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, the SAIL Lab director, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, comments on an Executive Order that does not compel agencies or vendors to adopt post-quantum encryption.

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Nikodem Poplawski, a distinguished physics lecturer, comments on new research that modified the Einstein field equations of general relativity, but he says, 'It is merely a mathematical exploration of a theory of gravity with extra dimensions.'

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Kim Gin ’98 M.S.(Forensic Science) was honored by Marquis Who’s Who for her groundbreaking contributions to disaster victim identification and the use of Rapid DNA technology.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, comments on the ICE giving notification to local law enforcement when they are in the area conducting an operation.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the high cost of homes in Connecticut and the hidden costs of homeownership, in part one of a two-part interview.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the high cost of homes in Connecticut and the hidden costs of homeownership, in part two of a two-part interview.

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President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., and Mario Gaboury, vice president for government affairs and global engagement, comment on the University of New Haven’s plans to become the first college or university in the U.S. to opening a branch campus in Saudi Arabia.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, comments that truth is often the first casualty for opponents in war.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the escalation of riots in Los Angeles. The National Guard has been deployed to assist police, as President Trump considers using the Insurrection Act.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the pros and cons of the 'big, beautiful bill' if passed by the U.S. Senate.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the LA chief of police requesting assistance to handle hundreds of rioters, as President Trump has deployed the National Guard to protect the federal buildings.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the rising number of complaints of crimes on cruise ships, saying 'All of that negative vibe and negative information puts a dark cloud over the industry.'

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The University of New Haven's 2025-26 men’s basketball team will play the UConn Huskies on November 3. President Jens Frederiksen said, 'This move to the Northeast Conference and Division I positions the university for an exciting future.'

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Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer of the M.S. in Human Resources and industrial and organizational psychology, discusses the need for a third party to lead the negotiations between union hospital care providers and management to settle a strike.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, comments on the social media feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk regarding the viability of the 'big, beautiful bill,' which is now in the U.S. Senate pending a vote.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, comments on the executive order to ban visas for individuals from 12 countries from coming to the United States.

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Stephen Tagliatela ’13 Hon. and his siblings, Patricia and Louis, have committed a $1 million gift that will expand college access for top engineering talent in New Haven County.

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The President of Fudan University Academician Jin Li presented Henry Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, with the Fudan University Honorary Professor Certificate. In attendance at the ceremony were Jens Frederiksen, president of the University of New Haven; Kenneth Biermacher ’76, ’14 Hon.., member of the University’s Board of Governors; Gregory Eichhorn, vice president of enrollment management; and Mario Gaboury, vice president of government affairs and global engagement.

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Lisa Ragaza, adjunct professor of forensic science, gave the keynote address at an international conference, “Role of forensic science in criminal investigation: Contemporary issues and challenges,” at the Himachal Pradesh National Law University in India.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a rise in kidnappings of victims who are lured into meeting strangers via a dating app in the Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit areas of Mexico.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses that Russia wants to retaliate after Ukraine’s drone attack on military bases in Russia.

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The University of New Haven was mentioned as a global institution that is leading the way in esports and gaming academic programs.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the latest on the suspect charged with a federal hate crime after he attacked a group of Jewish protesters who were walking in support of the release of hostages still being held in Gaza.

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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, comments that presidents coining a phrase such as “one big, beautiful bill” helps sell complex legislation. Similar approaches were taking with the “New Deal” and the “New Frontier.”

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, and a former pilot, discusses the skills needed to land a small aircraft on the water in an emergency.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest in the war between Ukraine and Russia.

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West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer ’92 MBA honored five members of the Class of 2025: Tyler Pereira, Tyler Reardon, Evan Angelace, Evan Eichorn, and Vanessa Connolly, for their commitment, bravery, and dedication to protecting the people of Allingtown through their roles with their volunteer fire department.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, comments on the need to be vigilant after a small pro-Israel demonstration that has occurred weekly to bring attention to the hostages in Gaza was attacked in the latest incident of antisemitism.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses multiple targeted drone strikes by Ukraine against Russian planes that caught Moscow off guard.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses that the tariffs on imported grocery items from China have been low, but still impacts small, single-owner stores.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, comments that nicknames don’t stick around as much in the quick-paced world of social media.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how the FBI may proceed with the investigation of a targeted attack against people who were walking to bring attention to the hostages still being held in Gaza.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, wrote an op-ed examining the pardoning of former Governor John Rowland and the reaction to the pardon by Michael Lawlor, a colleague and acting associate dean of the University of New Haven’s Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, who served on Rowland’s impeachment committee.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses an act of terrorism against a Jewish protest group that continues to raise awareness about hostages still held in Gaza.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses an act of terrorism against a Jewish protest group that continues to raise awareness about hostages still held in Gaza.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer in economics and business analytics, discusses how to pay down the national debt and the Federal Reserve's policy on interest rates.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a Ukrainian drone attack that hit more than 40 Russian bomber planes.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a Ukrainian drone attack that hit more than 40 Russian bomber planes.

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The University of New Haven was mentioned in this op-ed regarding a global shift in education, including colleges and universities opening international campuses.