Video compilation by Elisa Broche ’25, a communication major



In the Media: November 2023

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Inside Philanthropy: After 35 Years, the Tow Foundation Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future

Leonard Tow and his daughter, Emily, University of New Haven benefactors and honorary degree recipients, are profiled for their philanthropic endeavors, including supporting the University of New Haven’s Tow Youth Justice Institute. William Carbone, lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Institute, says the Tows have profoundly influenced public policy for juvenile justice in Connecticut.

Vahid Behzadan

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News 8 WTNH: Police in Connecticut warning parents about new iPhone feature

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses a tech alert sent out by law enforcement agencies about the Name Drop feature that can share contact information with a nearby iPhone or Apple Watch, perhaps unknowingly from another device.

Kenneth Gray

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The Hill: Is Hamas buying time with hostage releases?

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, comments on the release of hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The pause in fighting may give Hamas time to realign their forces.

Robert Sanders

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NBC Connecticut: 13 Hostages Released

Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the hostages released by Hamas, saying they will be debriefed by Israeli national security experts, and the children who have been held for almost nine weeks will receive special care.

Angeli Gianchandani

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NBC Connecticut: Black Friday Deals

Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, discusses some of the deals on Black Friday and some shopping tips for stretching your budget.

Kenneth Gray

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CTV News: 3 Border Crossing Bridges Have Reopened

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the car explosion on Rainbow Bridge at the U.S.-Canadian border that does not appear to be terror-related.

Bobby McDonald

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NBC Connecticut: Niagara Explosion

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, and Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discuss the heightened security alerts across the country, sharing some important advice when traveling for the holidays.

Vahid Behzadan

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WICC 600 AM Melissa In The Morning: Avoiding That Thanksgiving Throwdown

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity; data and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses the latest on a cyberattack targeting Prospect Medical Holdings in Connecticut that resulted in sensitive information being stolen.

Howard Stoffer

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LiveNOW from Fox: Netanyahu denounces claims Israel bombed itself

Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses claims made by the Palestinian Authority that Israel bombed their own people on October 7 at a music festival near Gaza. Stoffer says this is similar to the claim it was the U.S. government that carried out the 9-11 attack in order to justify going after terrorists.

Patrick Gourley

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News 8 WTNH: Connecticut’s Housing Market

Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the housing market, including interest rates and the cost of remodeling a home in Connecticut.

Virginia Maxwell

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WICC 600AM: Melissa In The Morning

Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate, discusses puppy mills and purchasing pets as a holiday gift.

Patricia Crouse

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NBC Connecticut: Democratic Election Wins

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses key Election Day outcomes and former President Donald Trump not attending the third GOP Presidential debate

Claire Glynn

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InvestigateTV+: Science Solving Mysteries

Claire Glynn, associate professor and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, discusses how DNA and FIGG (forensic investigative generic genealogy) technology can assist police in solving cold cases of unidentified remains.