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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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The University community proudly celebrated the excellence of 11 faculty members at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing their dedication to their students, their educational journeys, and their future success.
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Christopher Rynich ’26 M.S. was among those in the audience as senior Lieutenant Mykola Melnyk, a veteran of the Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade visited campus to interact with students.
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The University of New Haven recognized its newest graduates who earned master's and doctoral degrees during two ceremonies as part of its 2025 Commencement. The celebrations included special messages shared by graduates who were selected through a competitive process to address their fellow graduates.
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University of New Haven students Lauren Mulinski ’25 and Alison Perry ’24, MS ’26 were awarded “Best Overall Research Poster” at the International Association of Arson Investigators’ International Training Conference for their project examining homemade napalm detection by accelerant canines.
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Honors students and award recipients were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to making a difference in public safety and law enforcement.
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Patryk Jaroszkiewicz '16, '20 M.S., who is pursuing his Ph.D. in criminal justice, received a prestigious civilian honor from the Commander of the Polish National Police for his work bridging two distinctly different police forces.
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The United States Secret Service hosted a recruiting event on campus for University of New Haven students.
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Samantha Villa ’25 was recognized by the University’s Tow Youth Justice Institute with the Diane Sierpina Award. Through advocacy, leadership, and research, she is working to create meaningful change for young people in the justice system.
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Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., announced a new partnership with the City of West Haven to allow first responders and local high school graduates to further their education.
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The University of New Haven is recognizing the service and sacrifices of Vietnam Veterans through a series of events and initiatives leading up to the 50th anniversary of the war’s end. Faculty, students, and veterans reflect on the importance of this commemoration and the lessons it offers to future generations.
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University of New Haven Model UN students traveled to Ecuador for an international conference. They honed their diplomatic skills, formed lasting friendships, and explored one of the world’s most breathtaking environments.
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A team of three faculty members from the University of New Haven has been awarded a highly competitive National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant to conduct a five-year evaluation of Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives (CVIPI) in New Haven.
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University and Lee College leaders coordinated a visit to Connecticut for a contingent from the University of Tirana, Albania, further strengthening the University of New Haven’s role as a leader in fostering global academic partnerships.
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According to U.S. News & World Report, 'The University of New Haven's Criminal Justice program is among the most respected in the nation and has been for more than 50 years.'
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U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of New Haven’s online criminal justice program the best in the country.
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The University of New Haven welcomed Dr. Kateryna Lokes, a Ukrainian oral surgeon and visiting scholar, for a six-week fellowship through the BridgeUSA program. Her visit brought new perspectives on healthcare, resilience, and academic collaboration to the University community.
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Olena Lennon, Ph.D., an adjunct professor of national security, reflects on her experiences being one of only a handful of Americans to participate in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s election observation mission in Moldova.
University News
Michael Lawlor, J.D., associate professor of criminal justice and acting associate dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, was honored by Lambda Legal, a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, for his work as an attorney, a legislator, a policy maker, and an educator.
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Prof. Cassandra Sedelmaier and Dr. Chris Sedelmaier have developed a Teaching Practicum to equip doctoral candidates in criminal justice with the tools they need to be effective educators, while also enhancing the undergraduate learning experience.