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Connecticut Public Radio Where We Live: Parental burnout is real. Here are tips for ways to fight it
Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, discusses some ways parents can manage anxiety, burnout, and stress.
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NBC News: Comey Scheduled to be Arraigned on October 9
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the indictment of James Comey, former FBI director, on charges of making false statements and obstruction.
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NBC Connecticut: Sports Fan Behavior
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses fan behavior at the Ryder Cup in Bethpage, NY, and the dangers it poses to players.
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The Boston Globe: ‘It injures us all.’ Allegations against sheriffs nudge Massachusetts’ obscure elected post into spotlight
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a series of criminal and civil allegations against county sheriffs in Massachusetts.
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WalletHub: Expert Opinions
Elisabeth Anton, adjunct professor of finance, comments on the types of credit card rewards that those with excellent credit scores can receive.
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Fox 5 Washington, D.C.: DMV Zone
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest on the suspect identified in a mass shooting that took place at a church in Michigan. (Video starts at 12:55)
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True Crimes News: Mother of two allegedly killed and dumped in the garbage by cheating ex-boyfriend
Tracy Tamborra, professor of criminal justice, discusses a case where a mother of two went missing in January, and her remains have not been found.
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ecoRI: Street View, Coming to a River Near You
Bryce DuBois, associate professor of biology and environmental studies, comments on the new 360-degree map of the Blackstone River
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WalletHub: Expert Opinions
David Sacco, assistant professor of practice in finance, offers advice for individuals with fair credit ratings who are having trouble getting financing.
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NBC 10 Rhode Island: Washington Bridge forensic audit shows decades of deterioration, neglect before closure
Ganesh Balasubramanian, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, discusses a newly released report on the structure of the Washington Bridge in Rhode Island and what led to officials suddenly shutting it down in December 2023.
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LiveNOW from Fox: What we know about the Michigan church shooting
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the latest developments after a suspect drove a vehicle into a church in Michigan, set a fire, and began shooting, leaving four people dead.
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CTV Canada: At Least Two Dead, Eight Injured After Shooting, Fire at Church
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses an ongoing investigation after a suspect drove a vehicle into a church in Michigan and began shooting.
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Fox News: Travel expert explains why cruises are more prone to crimes
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses several factors that can lead to crime on cruise ships.
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CNN Newsroom: Government says Economy is Expanding
James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses how Starbucks and other companies are identifying non-performing stores.
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MSNBC: TikTok is the latest example of the U.S. government taking a cut of business deals
John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, comments on the TikTok deal made between the Trump administration and China, saying, 'In general, the American system is supposed to say that the government merely sets the rules; it doesn’t pick the winners and losers.'
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WTIC AM Brian & Company: The Latest With Ukraine
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, talks about the latest developments in the war between Ukraine and Russia.
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NBC Connecticut: Major restructuring at Starbucks may cause closures and job cuts
James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses why Starbucks' new CEO is restructuring almost 900 underperforming locations across the U.S.
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CBC Canada: Trump's Ukraine pivot: Backing away, or backing a winner?
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the U.S. requesting European Union support in regaining territory lost to Russia.
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Talking with TVP World: 'NATO's response should be proportional and rapid' Olena Lennon
Olena Lennon, practitioner in residence of national security, discusses Russia’s violation of airspace in NATO countries through drone activity.
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NBC Connecticut: H-1B visa changes creating uncertainty for some businesses in Connecticut
Brian Marks, professor of practice in economics and business analytics, discusses the Trump administration's changes to H-1B visas for international workers.
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CT Post: The last restaurant owner takes his stand at the Meriden Mall food court
Jan Jones, associate professor of practice in hospitality and tourism management, comments on the decline of food court businesses, as anchor stores and retailers leave malls.
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Fox News: Charlie Kirk’s assassination leaves unanswered questions as investigators piece together gaps in case
Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, comments on the ongoing investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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Tages Schau ARD German TV: Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show returns after free speech protests
Susan Campbell, professor of practice in communication, film, and media studies, discusses the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel for remarks made in a recent opening monologue.
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News 12: UNH professors explain SIM farms, impact of telecommunication threats
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, and Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, and director of the SAIL Lab, as well as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discuss the seizure of a network of electronic devices that were a threat to telecommunications in the tri-state area.
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BBC News: Zelensky: Russia will expand aggression if not stopped
Olena Lennon, practitioner in residence of national security, discusses remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump at the United Nations regarding Russia's latest actions, which violate NATO airspace.
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NBC Connecticut: Connecticut leaders react to deadly shooting at Texas ICE facility
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the deadly shooting at an ICE facility where bullet casings were found with messages scratched on them.
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Fox 5 Washington, D.C.: DMV Zone: September 24, 2025
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas, TX. (Video starts at 11:00)
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The New York Times The Athletic: FK Arsenal Tivat’s match-fixing ban reduced to seven years after UEFA appeal, player’s 10-year ban annulled
Chris Rasmussen, adjunct professor of investigations, comments on a seven-year ban for the Montenegrin club FK Arsenal Tivat for match-fixing.
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CTV News Canada: Shooting at Immigration & Customs Office in Texas
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a deadly shooting at an ICE facility, marking the third such event in Texas.
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we-ha.com: West Hartford Police Welcome New Officers, 2 Promoted to Detective
Maria Albini ’17 was promoted to detective in the West Hartford Police Department.
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HuffPost: The Trump Admin Just Made A Major Claim About Tylenol — And Lawyers Say What Comes Next Should Worry You
Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in healthcare administration, comments on the Trump administration's claims that there’s a 'link' to the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism.
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Fox News 4 Dallas: Shooter Found Dead From Self-Inflicted Gun Shot
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas which killed one and injured two detainees. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Video starts at 8:34)
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WICC 600 AM Melissa in the Morning: Jimmy Kimmel Returns
Susan Campbell, professor of practice in communication, film, and media studies, discusses the decision to bring Jimmy Kimmel back after his show was suspended for a week.
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Fox News San Jose: Atherton HS violence threat thwarted by use of 'Sandy Hook' tipline
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how the Sandy Hook Promise tipline alerted authorities to a student who made a threat of violence at Menlo-Atherton High School in California.
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CT News Junkie: Lawmakers, Experts See Potential Benefits And Drawbacks Of CT Hospital Consolidation
Reena Kelly, assistant professor of healthcare administration, comments on the impact of having a community or a large-system hospital, as three Connecticut hospitals owned by Prospect Medical Holdings are being sold after filing for bankruptcy.
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WICC 600 AM CT Today With Paul Pacelli: Stop Protesting On Highway Overpasses
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses security concerns presented by the recognition of a Palestinian state in the Middle East (interview begins at 23:57).
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Reuters: Disney says Kimmel will return to the air on Tuesday, six days after suspension
Susan Campbell, a professor of practice in communication, film, and media studies, comments that the decision to bring back Jimmy Kimmel was likely a business consideration, rather than an effort to uphold freedom of speech.
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RNZ News: ‘The danger lurks close to the surface’: How Kiwi footballers are being targeted by international match fixers
Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, discusses microbets, where spot-fixing becomes 'the easiest form of corruption ever invented.'
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Talking with TVP World: U.S.-EU relations
Olena Lennon, practitioner in residence of national security, discusses Russian drones violating NATO countries' airspace and the escalation of missile strikes against Ukraine.
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CT Mirror: Does the Connecticut Sun help the local economy? It’s complicated
Ceyda Mumcu, professor of sport management, comments on the significant value of women’s sports franchises and the investment opportunities they create.
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CT Post: U.S. News & World Report just released its 2026 college rankings. Here's where CT schools landed
The University of New Haven was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best regional universities (North), coming in at No. 76, up 15 spots from last year. The university also ranked at No. 46 in the publication’s Best Value Schools category for Regional Universities (North).
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Fast Company: What is ‘tariff hacking’—and can it help keep prices down?
James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, comments that 'tariff hacking' is not a new concept, but is a short-term solution when tariffs are in flux.
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CNN: Inside the chaos of the hoax shooter calls that disrupted college campuses nationwide
John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments on the increasing number of hoaxes that alert police to an active shooter, making them harder to track.
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Asharq News: Trump’s War with American Universities
President Jens Frederiksen discusses the impact of restrictions on international student visas, which are preventing tens of thousands from attending U.S. universities, and the effect this is having on the global educational experience of all students.
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NBC Connecticut: Off the Air
Susan Campbell, a professor of practice in communication, film, and media studies, discusses the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel for remarks made in a recent opening monologue.
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Fox 5 Washington, D.C.: DMV Zone: September 18, 2025
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how five police officers were ambushed as they were serving a warrant on a suspect for stalking and trespassing. The suspect killed three of the officers, and two are in critical condition.
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New Haven Register: 6 fingers and gibberish? Connecticut agency’s AI blunder sparks questions about use
Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, and director of the SAIL Lab, as well as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, comments on the use of AI-generated images, which are in the early stages of technological development, and there can be some challenges for accuracy.
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State of Connecticut: Governor Lamont to High School Students: Get Good Grades and Receive Automatic Admission To Several Colleges and Universities
The University of New Haven is one of several public and private colleges and universities participating in a recently launched state program that streamlines the process of seeking higher education.
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Reuters: Unresolved Questions Hang Over Case Against Charlie Kirk's Accused Killer
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, and Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, comment on the investigation into the suspect who murdered Charlie Kirk.
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TheStreet.com: Trump's idea for corporate reporting draws positive responses
James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, commented on the Securities and Exchange Commission's adoption of semiannual reporting, saying, 'The three-month requirement seems somewhat onerous and unnecessary.'
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Newsweek: Border Patrol Failed to Catch and Report Fake ID Documents: Inspectors
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, notes that Customs and Border Protection has been overwhelmed for years with the number of people crossing the border without proper identification, and retraining border agents on new technology has been a challenge.
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Washington Examiner: Social media coverage of Kirk shooting forces reckoning on how violent news is digested
Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, comments on the emotional and psychological impact of children watching a graphic or violent video.
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WTIC 1080 AM Brian & Company: Is AI Making our Brains Suffer for the Long Run?
Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, and director of the SAIL Lab, as well as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses AI in the classroom and its potential impact on our overall brain function.
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TVN.42 Poland: Is our universe trapped in a black hole?
Nikodem Poplawski, professor of practice in physics, discusses his theory that, in our universe, an axis inherited from the main black hole's return axis has affected the galaxies' dynamics, creating asymmetry, in contrast to Earth’s observed clockwise direction.
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met - News from the Public Administrations of the Metropolitan City of Florence: Prato Campus Week 2025 kicks off
Kevin Murphy, dean of the University of New Haven's Tuscany Campus in Prato, says, 'Prato Campus Week represents a key opportunity for students, faculty, and the community to meet and exchange ideas, enhancing the connection between the city and its universities. From the environmental cleanup to the race through the streets of Prato, to Researchers' Night, the week unites civic engagement, participation, and academic culture.'
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NBC Connecticut: North Haven Police warn parents about online enticement
Melissa Whitson, a professor of psychology, discusses what parents should be aware of as police investigate an increase in instances of children being enticed by adults on apps such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.
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Newsmax: Kirk's Debates Made an Impact on College Campuses
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the differences in security from the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in July 2024 and the shooting of Charlie Kirk on a college campus.
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Furthermore with Amanda Head: Former Secret Service Agent says colleges face liability, could chill debates after Kirk murder
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in July 2024 and the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk on a college campus.
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BBC News: Kirk Shooting Suspect named as Tyler Robinson
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses some of the details that led police and the FBI to the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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LiveNOW from Fox: New details revealed in Charlie Kirk's killing
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses some new details in the investigation of the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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CBC News Network: Investigators Release New Video and Images of Suspect and Ask for the Public’s Help
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses some of the videos and photos that emerged as investigators searched for the shooter in the Charlie Kirk murder.
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BGR: What Does TSA's Facial Scan Actually Do?
Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, and director of the SAIL Lab, as well as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, comments that no cyber system is 100% secure, and a system being imposed on a large group of travelers presents a vulnerability of the data.
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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: CT parents monitoring kids internet access after Charlie Kirk killer allegedly radicalized online
Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, discusses the importance of parents communicating with their teens and younger children about what they are watching on the internet.
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NBC Connecticut: UConn students on alert after attempted sex assault involving delivery driver
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the importance of always being situationally aware, whether on a campus or in public.
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Law & Crime Network: New Disturbing Details About Beauty Queen Cheerleader’s Baby Released
Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, discusses a case where a 21-year-old college student has been accused of concealing the birth of her baby after the infant was found dead in a trash bag inside her closet.
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WICC 600 AM Melissa in the Morning: School Security
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses safety at schools and universities in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah.
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Hartford Courant: Uniform answers, reduced cognitive ability: CT professors say AI’s footprints already in the classroom
Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, and director of the SAIL Lab, as well as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, notes that students need to learn how to utilize AI to adapt to changing skills and job requirements, saying, 'AI is here to stay.'
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NBC Connecticut: Suspect in fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in custody
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the capture, following a massive manhunt, of the suspect accused of the shooting death of Charlie Kirk
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MSNBC: Family member told law enforcement suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting confessed
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the latest on the capture of the suspect accused of shooting Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah.
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The Hill: Spotlight returns to campus security in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice of homeland security and criminal justice, comments on a threat analysis being conducted by campus security for events featuring potentially controversial external speakers.
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Greenwich Time: Key change to New Haven's downtown traffic pattern rejected - for now
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on opening a one-way street to two-way traffic in New Haven. The proposal was voted down amid concerns from the fire department.
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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: Elected officials in Connecticut facing scrutiny after making social media posts on Charlie Kirk assassination
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses comments made on social media regarding the death of Charlie Kirk, saying organizations may decide to terminate individuals for sharing incendiary views that reflect them poorly.
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NBC Connecticut: Review of college security following Charlie Kirk's death
Brett Mahoney, Deputy Chief of Police, and Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discuss the safety of college campuses when hosting a potentially controversial speaker.
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The Sun: Security lapse at Charlie Kirk's Utah rally
Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, comments on security flaw that should have been considered at the speaking engagement where Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.
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World Atlas: 9 Most Beautiful College Towns In Connecticut
The University of New Haven's campus was ranked as one of the most beautiful in Connecticut.
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BBC News: New Video Shows Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect
Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the latest on the search for the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, as the FBI shared new images and video.
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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: Campus safety in the spotlight after deadly Utah shooting
Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses safety at public events and college campuses and the importance of being situationally aware of one's surroundings.
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News 12: University of New Haven utilizes on-campus gun-detection technology in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination
Adam Brown, Chief of Police at the University of New Haven, discusses campus security and public-safety technology, including ZeroEyes, an AI-based gun detection and situational awareness software.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Charlie Kirk manhunt grows as new video reveals escape route
Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the latest on the search for the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, as the FBI shared new images and video.
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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: Campus security concerns after Charlie Kirk shooting
Adam Brown, Chief of Police at the University of New Haven, and Jonathon Ezekiel ’29, discuss the safety and security of the campus at the University of New Haven.
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ABC News Australia: Former FBI Agent Discusses the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the latest on the search for the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, as the FBI shared new images and video.
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News 8 WTNH: Security experts weigh in on Charlie Kirk shooting investigation
Adam Brown, Chief of Police at the University of New Haven, discusses campus security and public-safety technology, including ZeroEyes, an AI-based gun detection and situational awareness software.
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WICC 600 AM CT Today With Paul Pacelli: Investigating The Assassination Of Charlie Kirk
Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the murder of Charlie Kirk and the search for the suspect.
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WICC 600 AM CT Today With Paul Pacelli: More Deadly Political Violence
Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the murder of Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at a college campus in Utah and other deadly instances of political violence.
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New Haven Register: After fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, CT schools confront how to host polarizing speakers
Adam Brown, Chief of Police at the University of New Haven, comments on campus security and public-safety technology, including ZeroEyes, an AI-based gun detection and situational awareness software.
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AP News: Charlie Kirk’s shooting death exposes security gaps at political events
Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments that an individual using a long-range firearm in the area where Charlie Kirk was speaking may not have been taken into consideration as a possibility by local police and security at the event.
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CNN International: Manhunt for Shooter Who Murdered Charlie Kirk
Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the manhunt for the suspected shooter in the murder of Charlie Kirk and the security precautions that should have been in place for an outdoor event.
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MSNBC: FBI releases photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting
Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the latest information on the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, as the FBI released a photo of a person of interest.
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CTV Canada: Police Hunt For Suspect in Murder of Charlie Kirk
Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the search for the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah.
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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: CT COVID-19 vaccine guidelines differ from CDC recommendation
Jessica Holzer, associate professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, discusses the differences between the CDC’s and the CT Health Department's recommendations for vaccinations for pregnant women and children, causing confusion for patients.
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NBC Connecticut: FIFA World Cup 2026
J.W. Stewart, assistant professor of practice in sport management, discusses the complicated process for Visa cardholders to obtain a chance to purchase tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026 through a tiered lottery system.
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CNN: 'Time just means the ability to get further away,' criminal justice expert says of suspect on the loose
Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, comments on the ongoing search for the suspect, who remains at large, in the murder of Charlie Kirk, saying, 'Time just means the ability to get further away.'
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NBC Connecticut: Voters head to polls for primary elections in 21 cities and towns
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence in public administration and political science, discusses the primary elections in Connecticut and the issue of low voter turnout.
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Hartford Courant: CT mall continues to draw in people and businesses in big numbers. Here are keys to its success.
Brian Marks, an associate professor of practice for economics and business analytics, comments on the shift since COVID to online shopping from traditional brick and mortar stores.
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WICC 600 AM Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What’s Wrong With The Democratic Party?
James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the controversy surrounding the Bureau of Labor Statistics' revised jobs report, after a significant revision to the original data. (Starts at 24:27)
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Italian Wine Podcast: Ep. 2458 Wine and Myths | The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson
Ryan Robinson, adjunct faculty member of hospitality and tourism, discusses the cultural, historical, and symbolic evolution of wine
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The University of Rhode Island: Crime Fridays return to URI
Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate, will give a lecture titled 'Defending the dumb' as part of the Forensic Science Partnership at URI.
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New Haven Register: 'Things may get worse:' How Trump is impacting higher education in CT, according to university leaders
President Jens Frederiksen commented on international students seeking to attend colleges and universities across the country being denied visas, saying, 'There's a real sort of concern about whether this is a lasting paradigm shift around what American higher education represents to the globe.'
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FireRescue1.com: ‘I wanted to be one of these heroes’: A 9/11 calling
Ryan Mershon, ’14, wrote an article about the events of September 11, 2001, when he was a 4th grader, and the impact it had on him. This experience influenced his future career choices, including becoming a deputy sheriff for the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office and a firefighter/EMT for the Laramie County Fire Authority.
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NBC Connecticut: Blumenthal warns WNBA about interfering with state's efforts to keep CT Sun
Rob Holub, an adjunct faculty member in sport management, discusses the anti-trust allegations against the WNBA surrounding the potential sale of the Connecticut Sun to the State of Connecticut.
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NBC 10 Rhode Island: East Providence home swarmed by police in swatting incident linked to video game
Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses a swatting incident at a home in Rhode Island that originated in California by a teen playing a video game.
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NBC Connecticut: Video shows man trying to hit pedestrians with car in Stonington
Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a video of a man allegedly trying to use his vehicle to hit pedestrians and shares some advice on dealing with a road rage incident.
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WICC 600AM Melissa in the Morning: AI Stuffed Animal
Melissa Whitson, professor pf psychology, discusses artificial intelligence -powered stuffed animals and the impact they may have on child-parent relationships.
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AP News: Everyone seems to agree: spitting on somebody else is just wrong. But it keeps happening
Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, comments on recent spitting incidents in the NFL, which convey disrespect and disdain for opponents, as well as the cultural significance of this action.
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BBC News Radio: China Victory Day Parade
Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of homeland security and national security, discusses the parade held in China with leaders from North Korea, Russia, and India, and the implications of 'political theatrics' on the West.
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Military.com: Trump Gives DoD ‘Secondary’ Name as Department of War, Circumventing Congress
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the Trump Administration's secondary naming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War and the original use of the name.
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The Patch: Amity Chamber of Commerce to Hold Orange First Selectman Debate
The University of New Haven will host a debate featuring the candidates for the First Selectman in Orange on Tuesday, October 7th, at its Orange Campus.
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Fox 5 Washington, D.C.: DC AG, Mayor Bowser push back on Trump's federal takeover
Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses Washington, D.C.’s attorney general challenge to the Trump Administration as the District looks to halt the federal deployment of National Guard troops.
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NBC Connecticut: State looks to get minority stake in Sun to keep team in Connecticut
Rob Holub, an adjunct faculty member in sport management, discusses a first-of-its-kind opportunity for the State of Connecticut to purchase part or all of a professional sports team.
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Los Angeles Times: Baby Emmanuel Haro’s parents plead not guilty to murder in child’s disappearance
Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, comments on prosecutors’ decision to move forward with charging the parents of a missing 7-month-old with murder, without having recovered the body.
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Washington Examiner: There are more jobless Americans than job openings: BLS
Brian Marks, associate professor of practice for economics and business analytics, comments that, 'It is not uncommon for there to be more unemployed in the U.S. labor market than open jobs during periods of recession or certain exogenous shocks to the labor market, such as a pandemic.'
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WICC 600 AM Melissa In the Morning: Dating App Dangers
Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, and director of the SAIL Lab, as well as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses digital security for dating apps, as most have received a failing grade.
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News 8 WTNH: New Haven police using technology to mitigate violent crime
Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, and director of the SAIL Lab, as well as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses efforts to use technology to prevent crime, saying, 'the idea is predicting instances of crime based on observations of behavior, how different people interact with each other, either online or in the real world.'
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Connecticut Public Radio: Updates to CT's Trust Act take effect in October. Here's what to know
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the latest amendments to Connecticut’s Trust Act that will take effect on October.
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WICC 600 AM – Melissa in the Morning: Political Sign Saga
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses controversial political signs and balancing free speech with respect to neighbors.
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The Patch – Bethwood, CT: Firefighters of the Year to Be Celebrated on September 25th
Orange Firefighter Eric Auscavitch ’15, ’27 MPA has been named firefighter of the year by the leadership teams of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department.
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CNN: More than a dozen universities have been targeted by false active shooter reports. It may take a while to find these swatters
John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments on swatting and the dangers to law enforcement and the public, as well as wasting resources when there is no threat.
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MarketWatch: With a high chance of rate cuts in September, is now the time to get a CD? There are still offers of 4%, even 5%, APY — but for how long?
James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, comments on the high probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates during its September 16-17 meeting.