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As an intern with Hartford Healthcare’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center, I had myriad rewarding opportunities to connect with the community, learn from professionals with a commitment to service, and to make a difference in the lives of others.
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The University community celebrated the commitment of its outstanding faculty members, recognizing 10 educators for all they do for their students, their fields, and for the Charger community.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was invited by Governor Ned Lamont to speak at a press conference at the Capitol on the 30th Anniversary of the passing of Connecticut's Assault Weapons Ban. Lawlor helped pass this bill when he was a state representative.
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Whether they were helping to manage the event or serving as panelists, several Chargers took the lead at the College Esports Expo in Boston this spring. They say it was a 'tremendous' opportunity to gain industry experience while connecting with professionals and fellow esports enthusiasts.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and busi ness analytics, comments on why the deal made for the debt ceiling bill to pass is both a win and a loss for Democrats and Republicans.
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“Insomnia,” the 2023 senior exhibition, ensured that visitors were wide awake and engaged as they explored students’ projects and learned about what inspired them. It was a meaningful way for students to share what was, for many, the culmination of their hard work as Chargers.
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Over the course of the last 10 semesters, approximately 1,200 students from diverse majors have collaborated to create their own businesses and shared their plans with the University community. The unique experience has fostered innovation while enabling students to grow as leaders and entrepreneurs.
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Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on the ethics of TikTok users posting true-crime videos of murder victims, including children, using artificial intelligence to create a first-person recounting of how they died.
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Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, comments on how Republican lawmakers view Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the company.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on a drone attack on Moscow, noting that Ukraine has not taken responsibility for the event.
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As part of their capstone projects, seniors in the Tagliatela College of Engineering collaborated on real-world projects while learning from industry professionals. They presented their projects, posters, and prototypes as part of the University's recent Capstone Design Expo.
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Members of the University community gathered recently to recognize Dr. Steven H. Kaplan and Mrs. Anemone C. Schweizer-Kaplan for their leadership and dedication to the University over the last nearly two decades.
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Michael Clark, an adjunct professor of criminal justice, said many victims of the "Trump Bucks" scam may not yet be aware as they are waiting for the results of the 2024 presidential election to cash in.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses some of the political reasons why no agreement has been reached yet on the debt ceiling.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity; data and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses artificial intelligence and some of the issues parents should be concerned about for their children on the internet.
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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, discusses the consequences of the government not reaching an agreement on the debt ceiling before the deadline of June 5.
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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of Marketing and the MBA program, comments on Target's decision to re move certain promotional merchandise for Pride Month.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of legal studies and political science, discusses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's bid to run for president in the 2024 election.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the one-year mark of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, lessons learned by law enforcement, and what is happening nationally to prevent these tragedies.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the case of the missing mother, Jennifer Dulos, marking four years since her disappearance.