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



In the Media: December 2023

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Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, discusses why we look forward to watching cheesy holiday movies.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Patrick Rivers, associate professor of music, discusses Hip-Hop music and its connection to Africa.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ËÄÉ«AV of New Haven is participating in a new Automatic Admission Program for high school seniors meeting eligibility requirements.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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ËÄÉ«AV 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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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses the latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas.

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ËÄÉ«AV 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on some factors influencing short-term interest rates.

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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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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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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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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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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how police and other law enforcement agencies respond to an active shooter.

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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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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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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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Louis Annino, associate vice president of facilities, was profiled as person of the week in his hometown of Killingworth.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.