In the Media: June 2025

Robert Sanders

In the Media

NewsNation: U.S. Strikes On Iran Decades Making

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.

Kenneth Gray

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WICC 600AM Melissa in the Morning: Iran Attack

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.

Kenneth Gray and Matthew Schmidt

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CBS News: Trump calls U.S. strikes on Iran a success

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.

Matthew Schmidt

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News 8 WTNH: U.S. strikes Iranian nuclear facilities

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.

Kenneth Gray

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NBC Connecticut: Karen Read Found Not Guilty of Second-Degree Murder

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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almrj3.com: University of New Haven Riyadh

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.

Vahid Behzadan

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Hartford Courant: Google eyes investment in proposed AI center

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.

Kenneth Gray

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Fox 5 D.C.: VA Man Accused of Threatening To Kill President Trump

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.

Kenneth Gray

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Fox 5 D.C.: Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting Suspect Captured

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.

Daniel Maxwell

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HuffPost: How To Spot A Fake Police Officer

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.

Kenneth Gray

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WICC 600AM Melissa in the Morning: Minnesota Political Shootings

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.

Kenneth Gray

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CBC News: Breaking News: Minnesota Lawmakers Shot

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.

Kenneth Gray

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BBC News: FBI: $50,000 Reward for Minnesota Information

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.

Vahid Behzadan

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Bank Info Security: Trump Cybersecurity EO Scrambles Post-Quantum Preparation

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.

Kenneth Gray

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LiveNOW from Fox: President Trump considers 'insurrection act'

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.

Kenneth Gray

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LiveNOW from Fox: National Guard arrives in Los Angeles amid protests

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.

Sina News

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Sina News: Li Changyu, a new identity

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.

West Haven Voice

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West Haven Voice: Allingtown Volunteers celebrate awards

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.

The New Canaan Advertiser

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The New Canaan Advertiser: Susan Campbell (opinion): I wish John Rowland well. But a pardon doesn't erase his crimes

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.

Brian Marks

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Fox 2 Detroit: The Interview

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.

Matthew Schmidt

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CBS News Radio: Ukraine Drone Attack on Russia

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.