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CBS News Radio: Cheesy Holiday Movies
Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, discusses why we look forward to watching cheesy holiday movies.
Video compilation by Elisa Broche ’25, a communication major.
In the Media: December 2023
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CNN: Inside the underground world of dog fighting: How the brutal blood sport thrives in the shadows
Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate comments on the violence of dog fighting and the difficulty for law enforcement agencies to shut this down.
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Scripps News: New consumer goods report shows progress against inflation
Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the latest economic numbers showing that consumer spending rose slightly, which should make the Federal Reserve cautiously optimistic for 2024.
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PIX 11 New York: Powerball jackpot grows to $700 million ahead of drawing
James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, gives some helpful advice if you are the lucky winner of a Powerball jackpot.
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CBC News: Ukraine digs in as the West stumbles to keep up with Russian war production
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, says that Ukraine will not have the resources to continue the war with Russia without a new U.S. aid package.
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Scripps News: Concern Over Artificial Intelligence Discriminating During the Hiring Process
Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity; data and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses the use of AI by human resources departments, which helps remove the human factor that may be subject to bias.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Hezbollah attacks U.S. troops in Iraq
Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses President Joe Biden’s order for the U.S. military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against drone attacks in Northern Iraq.
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Fox61: Post-Holiday Finance
Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, gives some advice for consumers who overindulged financially during the holidays.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Iran-backed Houthis lead attacks in Red Sea
Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses Yemen’s Houthis warning that they will strike U.S. warships if the Iranian-backed militia becomes a target.
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New Haven Register: CT troopers logged hundreds of questionable tickets during federally funded shifts, records show
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that one of the federal grand jury’s investigation goals is 'to determine if the tickets issued by CT Troopers was orchestrated at a higher level.'
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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: DNA in Washington state sex assault helps solve 2016 Waterbury cold case
Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, discusses how the National DNA Database works by uploading sample information only when associated with a crime.
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LiveNOW from Fox: U.N. revises Gaza aid resolution
Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the United Nations meeting regarding increasing aid to citizens of Gaza, but Hamas is taking the supplies upon arrival for themselves.
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Pittsburgh Courier: From America to Africa: Hip-Hop in the Motherland 50 years later
Patrick Rivers, associate professor of music, discusses Hip-Hop music and its connection to Africa.
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Hartford Courant: Crime in state trending down
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on crime going down since the pandemic, but there are a few exceptions trending in the wrong direction.
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Washington Examiner: How to identify a deepfake
Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on some clues that could indicate a video is a deepfake, but it is increasingly harder to detect due to technological advances.
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Courthouse News Service: Increased traffic and jarring deaths: Uptick in unauthorized US-Canada border crossings rattles officials
Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, comments on the number of illegal border crossings between the U.S. and Canada.
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CNN: Opinion: How Ukraine wins is on the streets of Moscow
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international security, national security, and political science, wrote an opinion piece on how Ukraine can win the war against Russia.
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U.S. News & World Report: Trump at the Center of a Surreal ’24
Audrey Blondin, an adjunct professor of population health and leadership, comments on a case before the Supreme Court of the United States on the Comstock Act and the ruling on mailing the abortion drug mifepristone.
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The Washington Times: 25 states will hike minimum wage in 2024
Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments that businesses in the service industry may look to automation to remain competitive with the minimum wage increasing.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Police fear number killed in Prague mass shooting could rise
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland se curity and criminal justice, discusses the worst mass shooting in the Czech Republic’s history, with 14 people dead and dozens injured.
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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Angel of Death Nurse Secretly Murders Patients on Night Shift
Lisa Dadio, senior lecturer and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, discusses the case of a nurse who improperly administered insulin to as many as 17 patients, causing their deaths.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Prague shooting: Police update death toll
Bobby McDonald, lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting in the Czech Republic near a university, making it the worst mass shooting in the country’s history.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Israeli officials to discuss negotiations for the release of hostages
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses Israel’s War Cabinet negotiations for the release of the hostages being held by Hamas and the successful solution he was a part of creating at the U.N. in 1982 between Israel and Palestine.
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Forbes: Viral Video Of SUV Flipping Over Is Akin To A 'Snuff Film'
Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments on the airing of social media videos with graphic content and why these platforms allow users to post them.
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iNews: ‘Colorado has made a bad decision’: Trump ruling could bring chaos in 2024
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, says there may be chaos if states are allowed to impact elections, which, she says, the voters, not the courts, should decide.
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BNN Bloomberg: Chips From Texas Instruments and Other US Makers Flow Into Russia Despite Ban
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on sanctions not being enforced that are allowing Russian military companies to build weapons using U.S. materials by importing them from Hong Kong distributors.
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Connecticut Mirror: More college graduates are staying in CT. Here’s what they’re doing
Victor Ezike ’21 M.S. was profiled as a graduate student interning at a company as part of the Governor’s Innovation GIF fellowship, which is supported by the State of Connecticut, and why he chose to stay and work in the state after completing his degree.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Israeli strikes continue in Gaza as war rages on
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses the latest in the war between Israel and Hamas, including a proposed pause and missiles from Yemen’s Houthi Rebels threatening Red Sea shipping lanes.
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New Haven Independent: Food Pantry To-Be Finds A Fresh Start
Marcus Harvin ’23 A.S., ’25 has started Newhallville Fresh Start, a food pantry to help neighbors in need. Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, and Ric Baker, senior associate dean of students, are members of the board.
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LiveNOW from Fox: IDF Investigates After Troops Mistakenly Kill 3 Hostages
Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses an investigation by Israel Defense Forces after three hostages taken by Hamas were killed in a battle.
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BBC Scotland: The Nine
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest developments in Israel, including public opinion about the Netanyahu government.
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NBC Connecticut: How to apply to CT's college automatic admission program before deadline
The University of New Haven is participating in a new Automatic Admission Program for high school seniors meeting eligibility requirements.
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24/7 Press Release: Michelle Abrahamson Robell Celebrated for Excellence in the Field of Elementary Education
Michelle Abrahamson Robell ’91 M.A., has been inducted as a member of Marquis Who’s Who for her work in education.
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Fox 2 Detroit: Kenneth Gray, foreign counter-intelligence expert, on Houthi rebel attack drones over Red Sea
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses Yemen’s Houthi Rebels launching a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
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NBC Connecticut: Display trucks call for permanent ceasefire drive around CT and MA
Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses how Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas. The question is how many civilians are being harmed in Gaza.
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LiveNOW from Fox: USS Carney shoots down Houthi attack drones
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the number of drones shot down by the USS Carney in the Red Sea, as Yemen’s Houthi Rebels are targeting commercial ships traveling in the area.
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CBS News Radio: Stephan Kaufmann Interview with Maurice Cayer
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses why January is the month with the most relationship breakups and job changes.
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Los Angeles Times: Women-Led Group Offers A Closer Look at Transparency in Corporate DEI Data
The Pompea College of Business at the University of New Haven participated in a study with the Women of Business Collaborative that evaluated public DEI information.
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Tech Radar: Students take note: Windows 11 update reportedly has a bug that’s taking down Wi-Fi at universities
The University of New Haven was mentioned as one of the universities to notify users that a recent Windows 11 update could cause users not to be able to connect to the university’s Wi-Fi networks.
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WICC 600 AM: CT Today With Paul Pacelli – “Electeds of Color?”
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses the latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Scripps News: Year in review: 23 positive headlines that brightened up 2023
The University of New Haven’s Prison Education program was mentioned as a bright spot in a recap of news for 2023. The program celebrated its first graduates, with seven inmates earning associate degrees.
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WICC 600 AM: Melissa In The Morning: Everybody (In Connecticut) Knows His Name
Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity; data and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses the use of AI in the classroom and recent data showing how AI is being used in the writing of a significant number of college essays.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Israel vows to continue war after deadly ambush
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war and some of the history of conflicts in the Middle East.
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The Christian Science Monitor: Does Ukraine aid bolster US national security? Biden makes his case.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, comments that part of the House funding for the war in Ukraine goes to the U.S. defense industry, costing every American citizen about 50 cents a day.
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i24 NEWS: Biden’s Stance on Israel: Unpacking Policies and Perspectives
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, was part of a panel discussion with Amir Oren, an Israeli journalist, on the differing viewpoints of U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the future of Gaza.
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CNN: Biden: U.S. Will Support Ukraine 'As Long As It Can'
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, discusses the visit to the White House and Congress by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ask for additional funding in the war against Russia.
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MarketWatch: Jon Rahm’s $300 million LIV Golf offer ‘is stunning,’ says Sen. Ron Johnson
Rob Holub, an adjunct professor of sport management, comments that the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is not yet official, and Jon Rahm signing with LIV could indicate a problem.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Biden Tells Donors Israel Is Losing World Support
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, emergency management, and homeland security, discusses the latest on the war between Israel and Hamas, including waning support for Israel from President Joe Biden.
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NBC Connecticut: Some CT lawmakers aim to ban workplace non-disclosure agreements
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses a proposed ban on non-disclosure agreements that are mainly used to protect intellectual property. They can also be used to protect reputations.
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LiveNOW from Fox: NH govern or to endorse Haley for president
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the importance of the endorsement of a presidential candidate by the governor of New Hampshire but says it ultimately has little impact on the voters.
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Scripps News: America’s Population Is Aging and Many Don’t Have Long Term Care Health Insurance
Pavani Rangachari, professor and director of the Master of Healthcare Administration Program, discusses why many older Americans do not have long term health insurance for services such as nursing homes or assisted living.
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CNN MAX: Zelensky To Ask Divided Congress for More Aid
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, discusses Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington, D.C., to ask President Joe Biden and Congress for additional funding in the war against Russia.
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NBC Connecticut: String of street takeovers in Conn. leads to call for change
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, emergency management, and homeland security, discusses the rising number of street takeovers and the risk it poses to public safety.
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DW: Fact check: No, “Pizzagate” is not real
Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on code words used in internet forums on the sexual abuse of minors. But, he says, to 'make a connection with these words in every instance is far-fetched.'
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Hartford Courant: CT looking at ending traffic stops for low-level violations. Would it be ‘knocking out’ a police tactic?
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on proposed legislation that would ban traffic stops for low-level violations, saying this may risk public safety for pre-textual stops for more serious crimes.
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The Darien Times: Here’s what to know about Connecticut’s gun laws, from background checks to backyard shooting
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on Connecticut’s original red-flag law, which he wrote while serving in the state legislature, and the difference between yellow-flag gun laws.
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CT Post: Bridgeport hotels proposed for Post Building, McLevy Hall, Steelpointe. Will they ever open?
Jan Jones, a lecturer of hospitality and tourism, comments that the hotel industry has been struggling to bring back business travelers and weekend leisure guests since the pandemic.
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Hartford Courant: Data: Drop in racial disparities in traffic stops
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the two factors that are reducing racial disparities in traffic stops across the state.
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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: CT '23: The challenges and opportunities for the Connecticut State Police
Ronnell Higgins ’06, a practitioner in residence of criminal justice, discusses his first month as Commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and his meetings with the Connecticut State Police.
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Fox News San Jose: Jews celebrate Hanukkah under cloud of war, spike in antisemitism
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses instances of antisemitism representing 60% of all hate crimes nationwide, causing many who celebrate Hanukkah to have concern for their safety.
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Fox 5 Washington, D.C.: DC mayor, police chief discuss new 'Real-Time Crime Center'
Lisa Dadio, a senior lecturer and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, explains that larger cities have already implemented real-time crime centers to monitor and respond to criminal activity.
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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: Cold and flu season is here, numbers are rising
Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses cold and flu season and gives some helpful advice on what to do when sick.
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News 8 WTNH: Economics professor weighs in on Connecticut’s future of EVs
Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont’s withdrawal of regulations that would phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
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MarketWatch: ‘If you’re trying to grab the best yields, there’s no better time than the present.’ 3 pros on where CD rates are headed in 2024
Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on some factors influencing short-term interest rates.
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CT Mirror: 30 years later, echoes persist from the murder of Miguel Dejesus
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, reflects on gang violence in 1993 that took the life of high school student Miguel Dejesus, who held a leadership post in the local chapter of the Latin Kings.
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LiveNOW from Fox: UNLV. shooting leaves 3 dead, suspect killed
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting at UNLV and why the Red Flag Gun Law may have helped prevent this type of tragedy if the suspected shooter had displayed warning signs, but there is not a Red Flag in Nevada.
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Scripps News: Clark County Sheriff Says There Is No Threat to the Area after UNLV Shooting
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses how the active shooter situation happening at the UNLV campus has now become a crime scene after police announced the shooter was down.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Police: At Least Three Victims in UNLV Shooting
Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting event on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus as news broke the shooter was down and the campus was being secured.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Police: Active Shooter Dead at University of Nevada
Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how police and other law enforcement agencies respond to an active shooter.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Latest Updates on the War in Israel with Hamas
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the tunnels in Gaza where Hamas is hiding that may be flooded by the IDF. However, this may cause structures above ground to collapse.
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Newsweek: Special Counsel Rips Into Hunter Biden for Wanting Trump's Help
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the indictments facing Hunter Biden, as the 2024 presidential election is less than a year away.
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The Patch West Haven: Dorinda Borer Sworn In As West Haven's 13th Mayor
Interim President Sheahon Zenger was the keynote speaker at the inauguration of Dorinda Borer ’92 MBA as the mayor of West Haven.
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Zip06: Louis Annino: A Life of Service
Louis Annino, associate vice president of facilities, was profiled as person of the week in his hometown of Killingworth.
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Bay News 9: New Port Richey's new L.I.F.T. unit focuses on solutions for homeless
Matthew Patsch ’05 leads a team of police officers in New Port Richey on a Life Improvement Facilitation Team (L.I.F.T.) to help homeless individuals access resources such as housing or health care.
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CNN: Fmr U.S. Ambassador Charged with Being a Covert Cuba Agent
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses a case of espionage involving a long-time former U.S. Ambassador, who is accused of spying for Cuba.
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LiveNOW from Fox: U.S. warship shoots down drones in Red Sea
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses the U.S.S. Carney shooting down drones in the Red Sea launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen in an effort to stop cargo ships heading to Israel.
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CNN: White House Warns Funding For Ukraine Is Running Out
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and international affairs, discusses what is at stake if the U.S. does not fund the war in Ukraine, including next year’s presidential election.
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Courthouse News Service: Study finds wealth surged during pandemic
Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, analyzes a report by the Pew Research Center that found the typical U.S. household saw its wealth increase between 2019 and 2021, but poorer families likely remained in debt.
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NBC Connecticut: Closure of Labor and Delivery Services
Pavani Rangachari, professor and director of the Master of Healthcare Administration Program, discusses the reasons for the closing of birthing and delivery services at Windham Hospital and why it was approved by the State of Connecticut.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Sandra Day O’Connor
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the life and legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States by former president Ronald Reagan.
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The Epoch Times: Medicaid Disenrollments Skyrocket, Data Show
Pavani Rangachari, professor and director of the Master of Healthcare Administration Program, comments on individuals being automatically disenrolled from Medicaid, saying the loss of coverage in some states is due to incomplete information on renewals for Medicaid.
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The Patch: City Promotes Program Created To Reduce Shootings, Recidivism
Kevin Barnes-Ceeney, associate professor of criminal justice, joined City of New Haven officials in announcing a $2 million federal grant to support the city’s Program for Retention, Engagement, Safety & Support, a gun violence prevention initiative.
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Scripps News: How Social Media Helped Fuel the Popularity of Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic
Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, discusses the popularity of weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which may be the best-selling medications of all time.
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LiveNOW from Fox: Pentagon: US warship under attack in Red Sea
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses an attack on a U.S. warship by drones and a missile that was fired at the ship in the Red Sea.
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NBC Connecticut: UNH professor breaks down the expulsion of Rep. George Santos
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the expulsion of George Santos from Congress.
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News 8 WTNH: Connecticut leaders pay tribute to Sandra Day O’Connor
Audrey Blondin, an adjunct professor of population health and leadership, discusses the life and legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice.
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NBC Connecticut: Man dead, officer injured after shooting in West Haven
Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses why domestic violence calls for police are some of the most dangerous situations they deal with, after a man shot a West Haven officer and police returned fire.
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Republican-American: ‘Horrific’: War between Hamas and Israel strikes close to home for local Jewish and Muslim communities
Jeffrey Treistman, associate professor of national security, discusses the human rights abuses that have occurred on both sides of the war between Israel and Hamas.
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News Nation: Illegal marijuana grow farms raise national security concerns
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses illegal marijuana grow operations that have a direct impact on national security, as these funds are being used for more criminal activity.