Video compilation by Elisa Broche ’25, a communication major.


In the Media: March 2024

Angeli Gianchandani

In the Media

Healthnews: We Live in the Economy of Ozempic

Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments on the economic impact on the food and restaurant industry as more customers are taking GLP-1 receptor agonists, adding that the industry may need to change their food offerings to accommodate this group.

Vahid Behzadan

In the Media

Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: Bill could ban use of foreign-made drones

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data, and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses why foreign-made drones may be banned. Data collected can be exploited if they fall into the hands of an adversarial state.

Patrica Crouse

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Today is the deadline for New Jersey's June 4th primary

Patrica Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the filing deadline for individuals interested in running in the primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Bob Menedez (D-NJ) who was federally indicted for obstruction of justice, bribery, and corruption. Menendez may run as an independent in the general election.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

Fox News Detroit: The Interview

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the southern border and the lack of support from the federal government to keep illegal crossings down. Those attempting to cross the border include members of ISIS and al-Qaeda.

Angeli Gianchandani

In the Media

WalletHub: Ask the Experts

Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments on why insurance companies have celebrities endorsing their brands.

Allen Sack

In the Media

Sportico: Drake Tightropes Between Athletic Success, Academic Reform

Allen Sack, professor emeritus of sport management, in 1999, was part of a two-day think tank bringing together academics to address corruption in college athletics., That event is mentioned as part of an article on Drake University balancing financing between academics and athletics.

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In the Media

NPR News: Sound Bites

A study from the University of New Haven found that only about 8% of two million stolen pets have been recovered.

Bruce Barber

In the Media

NBC Connecticut: Is AM radio disappearing?

Bruce Barber, WNHU General Manager, discusses the history of AM radio and the evolution of technology that is slowly leading to automakers eliminating it from new cars.

Janet Garcia-Hallett

In the Media

Bioengineer.org: Rehabilitative reform

Janet Garcia-Hallett, assistant professor of criminal justice, is collaborating with University of Missouri researchers after receiving a $2.8 million grant from Arnold Ventures to help transform how people live and work in four Missouri prisons.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Analysis on Jacksonville beach shooting

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses multiple incidents of shootings that occurred in downtown Jacksonville Beach on St. Patrick’s Day, as police were tipped off about a gang meeting at the location on Sunday.

Brian Marks

In the Media

CNN Consumer Watch: Inflation

Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the inflation numbers and what has the biggest impact on consumers.

Claire Glynn

In the Media

The Day: Woman in 50-year-old Ledyard murder case identified

Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, comments on forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG). She helped train the investigator who helped solve a murder case dating back 50 years.

Mo Cayer

In the Media

NBC Connecticut: Tackling Loneliness

Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses why so many people choose to live alone, limiting their social interactions. This lifestyle can have consequences.

Dan Maxwell

In the Media

NBC Connecticut: Trooper in Court

Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the importance of training all police officers on de-escalation tactics and on interacting with those having a mental health crisis.

Dan Maxwell

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Jury seated in manslaughter trial for James Crumbley

Dan Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the start of the trial for James Crumbley on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. His wife, Jennifer Crumbley, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter stemming from a shooting at Oxford High School that was committed by their son, James.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

Scripps News: Nikki Haley Suspends Presidential Campaign

Patricia Crouse, practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the results of Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley conceding, and what to look for in the 2024 presidential election moving forward.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Nikki Haley announces end to presidential campaign

Patricia Crouse, practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the conciliatory speech made by Nikki Haley who suspended her presidential campaign. Prof. Course noted Haley did not endorse former President Donald Trump for the Republican nominee.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

Fox News Detroit: The Interview

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses why Nikki Haley continues to stay in the Republican Presidential race when former President Donald Trump appears to have secured the nomination.

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In the Media

CT Examiner: Connecticut Lawmakers Take on AI Regulation in New Bill

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, and Ron Harichandran, dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering, comment on the technical applications of AI models used by engineers and researchers. As AI becomes more mainstream, the Connecticut State Legislature aims to regulate how it can be used to prevent nefarious actions.