From Rum to Chocolate: UNH Non-Credit Summer Courses Offer Food Adventures from Around the Globe

The Hospitality and Tourism Management program will offer five “food and drink adventure courses” for adults focusing on everything from rum to chocolate. The non-credit courses will be taught by UNH faculty. All will feature tastings and some will involve cooking.

New Academic Building Will House Two Classrooms, MathZone

A new academic building is under construction on Pruden Street, north of Echlin Hall. It has two classrooms, a computer lab, conference room, faculty offices and reception area and will be home to the university’s new MathZone program. The building will also feature fire science laboratory space.

Kennedy Tells Class of 2013 Adaptability is Key to Success

In his Commencement address, Ted Kennedy Jr., a healthcare attorney and advocate for people with disabilities, told graduates that being able to overcome adversity will be the key to their success.

Sen. Murphy Tells Graduates the Small Stuff Matters

Just over a month after being elected to the United States Senate, Chris Murphy was preparing for a pre-holiday trip to New York City with his wife and kids. While they were waiting for the train, Murphy was informed of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

UNH Music Lecturer Victor Markiw Earns Fulbright Scholarship

Victor Markiw, member of UNH's music faculty, will embark on a new adventure: a semester in the Ukraine as a 2013 Fulbright Scholar. He will study Ukrainian composers, teach music theory and lecture on American music. The Ukrainian Fulbright office is working on securing a host institution.

UNH Summer Youth Academies for Students in Grades 8-12 Focus on Engineering, Biotechnology, Crime Scene Investigation, Finance

The University of New Haven will offer daytime youth academies at its main campus in biotech, engineering, CSI, and finance.

May 25 - June 14: Arts Exhibition at UNH Reflects on Demise of Local Industry

An exhibit of industrial photos, paintings and sculpture depicting the demise of industry in the region will open May 25 at 6 p.m. at the University of New Haven’s Seton Gallery.

Tagliatela College of Engineering Senior Design Expo

The Tagliatela College of Engineering will host a Senior Design Expo on Thursday, May 9.

UNH Unveils Online Master’s Degree In Sports Management

UNH is now offering an online master’s degree in sports management through its College of Business. The new online program provides students with the convenience of studying online while ensuring the quality and in-depth coursework of the traditional sports management master’s degree program for which UNH is known.

UNH Named to President’s Community Service Honor Roll for Sixth Consecutive Year

the University was honored for its commitment to service. For the sixth year in a row, UNH was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. One the pillars of UNH’s focus on experiential education is service-learning.

UNH Recognized as a “Kindness University”

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has named UNH a “Kindness University.” The distinction comes in recognition of senior Lindsay Bugryn’s work with the organization. Bugryn, who was recently crowned Miss University of New Haven, is promoting the work of the organization on campus as part of her pageant platform.

UNH Twilight Concert Features Orchestra, African Drumming Ensemble, Jazz, Gospel on May 10

The University of New Haven’s music department will offer its seventh annual Twilight Concert on Friday, May 10, at 5 p.m.

UNH Chem-E-Car Competition Team Advances to Nationals

A team of University of New Haven engineering students recently captured second place at the Northeast regional of the Chem-E-Car competition.

30th Annual Scholarship Ball Raises Record Total for UNH Students

The University of New Haven Alumni Association raised $862,000 for students at its 30th Annual Alumni Scholarship Ball on Saturday, April 20.

Ted Kennedy Jr., Sen. Murphy to address UNH Graduates on May 19

Ted Kennedy Jr., a lawyer and advocate for people with disabilities, will be the keynote speaker at the morning commencement ceremony of the University of New Haven at the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre on Sunday, May 19.

Senior Art Show opens May 2

The UNH Senior Art Exhibition "Not From Concentrate" runs through May 8 at West Cove Gallery in West Haven.

UNH Symposium Focuses on Developments in Lyme Disease Research May 18

A symposium about new research related to Lyme disease will take place at the University of New Haven on Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 7 p.m.

Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman to be Featured Speaker at the Women in Leadership Conference at UNH May 15

Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will speak at the annual Women in Leadership Conference on Wednesday, May 15, at University Theater at Dodds Hall at the University of New Haven.

CHEFA Grant to UNH Funds Sophisticated Manikins to Train Paramedics at Yale Sponsor Hospital

The University of New Haven has received a grant of nearly $75,000 from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) to purchase equipment to be used to train paramedics.

President Kaplan to be Inducted into Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s Business Hall of Fame

President Steve Kaplan will be inducted into the Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s Business Hall of Fame as part of the organization’s 33rd Annual Business Hall of Fame induction and dinner on Wednesday, May 1, at the New Haven Lawn Club.

Budding UNH Scientist Heads to Washington, D.C., to Share Research with Members of Congress

Derrick Chelikowsky’s undergraduate research project was one of just 50 across the nation chosen from among 800 to be shared with members of Congress on April 23 and 24 in Washington, D.C. He is a marine biology major at the University of New Haven.

Project Helps Towns and Cities Cut Energy Costs

Two University of New Haven students and a UNH professor are working to make city and town buildings greener through a partnership with the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and The United Illuminating Company (UI).

UNH Professor Awarded $500,000 NEH Grant for Documentary on American Radicalism

Richard Wormser, an adjunct professor of criminal justice at the University of New Haven, has received a $500,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to produce a two-hour documentary film on American radicalism.

Drake Group Finds NCAA Definition of Amateurism Keeps Changing

A new report written by Smith college professor Andrew Zimbalist and UNH professor Allen Sack, president of the Drake Group based at UNH, says the NCAA has continued to modify its definition of the term “amateur athlete” and has drifted away from its original founding principles.

UNH Students in a Virtual Pen Pal Exchange with Chinese Students

Seven UNH students studying Mandarin and taking part in a modern version of the pen pal exchange with eight students from Sanjiang University in Nanjing, China. Rather than pick up a pen and write, they Skype for an hour each week—the first half hour in Mandarin, the second in English.

The Evolution of Computational Models of Tumor Angiogenesis, 4/18

Motility is a fundamental property of cells. Coordinated motility of endothelial cells that reside on the inner surface of blood vessels leads to a critical bifurcation pointin cancer progression: tumor angiogenesis.In this talk, several mathematical models of tumor angiogenesis will be explored.

Interactive Mathematical Modeling and Tumor–Immune Dynamics Lab, 4/19

Why is it that one patient’s cancer returns after some time, while another patient can remain cancer free? After a century of controversy, the notion that the immune system regulates cancer development, dormancy, and progression is experiencing a new resurgence. In this lab, we will develop mathematical models of tumor-immune interactions associated with the cancer immunoediting hypothesis and we will use these models to make predictions about tumor dormancy.

UNH to Launch Innovative Program to Help Students Learn Math

UNH is developing a Math Learning Center to offer students a way to learn math that is targeted specifically to their own skill level. The center will be staffed with full-time math instructors, and it will offer computer software to help students learn at their own pace.

Trombones of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, 4/21

The Trombones of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra perform at Dodds Theater on Apr. 21

April 20 Scholarship Ball to Raise Funds for UNH Students

The University of New Haven Alumni Association will host its 30th Annual Alumni Scholarship Ball on Saturday, April 20, at 6 p.m. in the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center on the UNH main campus.

UNH Hosts Free Workshop for High School Creative Writers 4/13

Connecticut high school students are invited to learn how to write poetry and/or fiction in a free workshop at UNH on Saturday, April 13. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Moulton Lounge in Bartels Hall, and includes lunch and a tour of the main campus. The fiction session will be taught by Christopher Dowd, UNH assistant professor of English, and the poetry session will be taught by poet Jamaal May.

Student Art, Music, Poetry, Prose and Drama featured at UNH on April 11

A Night of Arts celebrates the rich arts community of UNH by showcasing students’ art and design work, music, poetry and prose, and theatrical selections. The event is free and open to the public. The evening will feature student awards, a recognition ceremony and short ensemble performances by various UNH groups.

High School Entrepreneurs Win Four-Year Scholarships to UNH as Part of National Business Competition

Four students entering UNH in the fall are part of a nationwide competition that required them to write a business plan, create a Facebook page and justify a business idea. Each will be awarded full-tuition scholarships for four years.

Negotiations Expert to Offer Tips at UNH Family Business Forums 4/23

Joshua Weiss, the co-founding senior fellow of the Global Negotiation Institute of the Harvard Negotiation Project, will present two sessions on negotiation for the University of New Haven Center for Family Business (CFB) on Tuesday , April 23.

Keith Bishop to Speak at CEO Breakfast Series 4/24

Keith Bishop, chief executive officer of Bishop Orchards in Guilford, will speak at the University of New Haven on Wednesday, April 24, at 7:45 a.m.

West Haven Veterans and UNH Students collaborate in Art Exhibit, 4/16 - 5/4

“Exit 43 – An Exhibition” is at the West Haven Veterans’ Museum and Learning Center from April 16 through May 4.

‘MBA for a Day’ Demonstrates Value of UNH Graduate Program, 4/13

The College of Business hosts “MBA for a Day” 4/13 to give prospective students a taste of what an MBA from UNH can deliver.

Jessica Santos Foundation Fundraiser 2013

April 26 marks the annual fundraising dinner to honor the memory of Jessica N. Santos, a student from Tarrytown, N.Y. who was killed just before her sophomore year at UNH. The event helps raise funds to aid students pursuing degrees in criminal justice and forensic science and marks UNH's observance of Victims' Rights Week.

UNH Professor Named to Oskar Schindler Humanities Foundation Endowed Professorship

David A. Schroeder has been named to the Oskar Schindler Humanities Foundation Endowed Professorship at UNH for 2013-2015.

Charitable Giving in India: From Direct Mail to Digital Fundraising, 5/1

Professor Subroto Roy provides insights about advertising via direct mail as well as digital fundraising. For marketers generally interested in moving from traditional to digital channels, the presentation will also be useful for those involved in fund raising for non-profits.

Starting Line: Student Exhibit 2013, 4/11 - 4/28

Seton Gallery April 11-28, 2013 Opening and Night of the Arts: April 11, 6-9 p.m.

Holocaust Survivor Anita Schorr to speak at Holocaust Remembrance Day, 4/9

Anita Schorr has two messages for UNH students, faculty, and staff when she speaks at the university’s 10th Annual Holocaust Remembrance event April 9: You must remember. But most important, you must act.

Daniel Bernard Roumain: Hip Hop Violinist visits UNH, 3/27

Daniel Bernard Roumain, a Haitian-American hip hop violinist performs and gives at talk at UNH on March 27th.

Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim, 4/3 - 4/7

Do not miss the musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim! Presented by the UNH Theater Program. Directed by Heather Reba and music director, Erika Schroth. April 3, 4, 5, 6 at 8PM and April 6, 7 at 2PM

La Cumbiamba Eneyé performs at UNH World Music Series, 4/14

The powerfully rhythmic music of La Cumbiamba Eneyé comes to UNH on Sunday, April 14, at 4 p.m.

Drake Group Honors UNC Administrator for Defending Academic Integrity

Mary Willingham of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill who exposed special treatment for athletes will be awarded the Drake Group’s highest honor on Thursday, April 18 at 12:10 p.m.

Lindsay Bugryn Wins First Miss University of New Haven Pageant; Amaryllis Rodriguez is Miss New Haven County

Lindsay Bugryn, a UNH senior, was crowned the first Miss University of New Haven and Amaryllis Rodriguez was named Miss New Haven County.

Hiring Managers Urged to Take Second Look at Former Prisoners

The UNH student chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management and the Human Resource Association of Greater New Haven (HRAGNH) are hosting a speaker on Tuesday, March 19, who will discuss hiring former prison inmates.

A New Horizon of Digital Divide, 4/17

The Friends of the UNH Library will host a presentation by Dr. Eun-A Park on smartphone divide and information gaps: a new horizon of digital divide.

UNH College of Business Offers Students Chance to Win Full Scholarship by Creating an Online Business Plan

For the second year in a row, the College of Business is challenging prospective high school students to create an online business plan for a chance to earn a full, four-year tuition scholarship to the university. The deadline to submit materials has been extended until midnight on Sunday, March 17.

UNH Student Group Holds Easter Egg Hunt

The UNH Student Athlete Advisory Committee will sponsor its annual community Easter egg hunt on Sunday, March 24.

Soap Bubbles and Math

Mathematician Frank Morgan on geometric measure theory and minimal surfaces.

iPads and the Paperless Lab

The Friends of the UNH Library will host a presentation by Tiffany Hesser on creation of a paperless lab using iPads in Honors General Chemistry.

Ohio Academic Named Provost and VP at UNH

Daniel J. May, vice president for academic affairs at the University of Findlay in Ohio, has been named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of New Haven. May, who will join UNH this summer, was the unanimous choice of the search committee.

UNH Professor’s New Book Offers Advice on Avoiding Workplace Discrimination

A new book written by David A. Robinson, professor and labor lawyer, offers both managers and employees practical advice on avoiding discrimination lawsuits.

UNH Launches “Charge into the Future” Program Featuring Half-Tuition Scholarships for West Haven High School Graduates

Partnership with West Haven Public Schools will also provide college preparation programs for middle school and high school students.

UNH Hosts Free Workshop for High School Creative Writers

Connecticut high school students are invited to learn how to write poetry and/or fiction in a free workshop at the University of New Haven on Saturday, April 13.

Anita Hill to Speak at UNH to Commemorate Institute of Social Justice

Anita Hill, who made national headlines in 1991 when she testified before Congress that Clarence Thomas, then a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, had made sexually inappropriate comments toward her when he was her supervisor, will speak at UNH.

Acclaimed Violinist Kia-Hui Tan and UNH Professor Jose Garcia-Leon Will Play Beethoven Masterwork at UNH’s Dodds Theater on March 3

Spring will arrive for a brief interlude at University of New Haven’s Dodds Hall Theater on Sunday, March 3, when Kia-Hui Tan and Jose Garcia-Leon perform Beethoven’s “Spring Sonata.”

Josh Bruneau Quintet and UNH Jazz Ensemble to Perform March 10

The Josh Bruneau Quintet performs at the University of New Haven’s Dodds Hall Theater on March 10.

Poetry Reading Features Pierre Joris, Internationally Acclaimed Poet and Translator

WEST HAVEN, CONN.--- Pierre Joris, an internationally renowned poet and one of the foremost translators of avant-garde poetry, will have a poetry reading at the University of New Haven on March 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Organic Photovoltaic Cells: Promise and Progress

What are the scientific and technological problems in fabricating efficient organic photovoltaic cells?Dhandapni Venkataraman addresses this question March 13.

New advances in forensic science/technology at crime scenes

The Friends of the UNH Library will host a presentation by Peter Massey on new advances in forensic science and technology at crime scenes.

UNH Joins WeatherBug® Schools Network to Provide Live, Local Weather Conditions and Enhance Student Education

UNH has joined WeatherBug® Schools Program, the leading provider of consumer and professional weather products and services and operator of the largest weather observing network.

Academic Entrepreneurship: a New Paradigm for Higher Education

The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program present a lecture by Dr. Christos Christodoulatos investigating the value of academic entrepreneurship (AE) in higher education and potential societal benefits.

Planning to Visit the University of New Haven? There's an App for That

If you are interested in attending or are planning to visit the University of New Haven, you might want to download the app EXPLORE UNH first.

Author Spignesi to speak in Southington

UNH practitioner-in-residence Stephen Spignesi, a New York Times bestselling author, will discuss his latest book, "Grover Cleveland's Rubber Jaw and Other Unusual, Unexpected, Unbelievable but All-True Facts about America's Presidents."

Retired Supreme Court Justice Speaks about Veterans and PTSD at UNH

Retired Justice Barry Schaller of the Connecticut Supreme Court, the author of a new book about veterans and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), will speak at the University of New Haven on Feb. 20 at 11 a.m.

UNH Names Former Congressman Christopher Shays a Distinguished Fellow

Former United States Congressman Christopher Shays has been named a University of New Haven Distinguished Fellow in Public Service.

Reservoir Modeling & Simulation: Enhanced Oil Recovery

The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program will present a lecture by Dr. Angelo Lucia on an overview of a rather large multi-disciplinary research project in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) of which his group is a part.

Drake Group Given ‘In Residence’ Status at University of New Haven

The Drake Group, a national organization of faculty and staff at universities across the country who seek to defend academic integrity in college sports is now “in residence” at UNH.

Sikorsky President Urges Graduates to “Find Your Voice”

In his keynote address at Winter Commencement on Jan. 19, Mick Maurer, president of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, urged the graduates not to be afraid to speak up with a new idea or a better approach.

Graduates Reflect, Look Forward to New Challenges

Winter 2013 graduates reflect on their experience at UNH and look forward to new challenges.

Fish Mart Owner to Speak at UNH about Family Businesses, Part of College of Business’ CEO Breakfast Series

Laura Reid, owner and president of the Fish Mart in West Haven, will speak on “Family Business Pros & Cons” on Feb. 7 at 7:45 a.m. Her talk is part of the UNH College of Business CEO Breakfast Series.

Adventures in Aftermarket Engineering

The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program will present a lecture by Dr. Andreas Bernhard exploring the challenges and opportunities in Aftermarket engineering.

2013 Winter Commencement remarks of Mick Maurer, president of Sikorsky Aircraft

Jan. 21, 2013: Mick Maurer, president of Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, was one of the commencement speakers at the UNH's winter graduation on Jan. 19. His remarks are posted after the jump.

“Yes, There’s a Design Paper, Too!”

The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program will present a lecture by David Adams on technical communication issues in senior design.

UNH Student-Run Record Label Signs First Two Artists

WEST HAVEN, CONN. – Purebred Records, the student record label at the University of New Haven, has signed its first two artists - Lansky Aloi, a rap artist from New Haven, Conn., and Hannah & Maggie, a duo who are working on their third album.

Peter Rossomando Named NCAA Division II Football Coach of the Year [VIDEO]

In recognition of a third straight conference championship and second consecutive playoff appearance, University of New Haven Head Football Coach Peter Rossomando was named the 2012 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year for Division II.

UNH’s Center for Family Business Hosts Series of Programs On Developing Key Business Skills

The Center for Family Business (CFB) at the University of New Haven will host a series of programs designed to provide family-run businesses with important information on a variety of topics. The CFB is comprised of family businesses from throughout Connecticut. The center offers programs and services designed to address issues unique to family-run enterprises.

UNH College of Business Offers Students Chance to Win Full Scholarship by Creating an Online Business Plan

For the second year in a row, the University of New Haven’s College of Business is challenging prospective high school students to create an online business plan for a chance to earn a full, four-year tuition scholarship to the university worth more than $120,000.

UNH Students Help Newtown Youth Cope with Tragedy

Three days after one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history, 30 students from UNH's lacrosse and ice hockey club teams travelled to Newtown, Conn. to help the town’s youth forget about the traumatic event – at least for a few hours – by playing games with them.

UNH Receives $350,000 Grant To Partner with Yale and New Haven Police To Create First-Ever ‘Command College’ for Police Supervisors

A two-year, $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will allow UNH, Yale and the New Haven Police Department to establish a “command college” leadership school.

UNH Partners with JumpOffCampus to Help Students Find Off-Campus Housing

UNH is partnering with JumpOffCampus, a private company, to help students find off-campus housing.

Sikorsky's President to Speak at UNH's Winter Commencement

Mick Maurer, president of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., will speak at the University’s Winter Commencement on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. in the Beckerman Recreation Center.

UNH Names Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Linda F. Seligson of Riverdale, N.Y., has been named director of corporate and foundation relations at the University of New Haven.

Second UNH Poet Wins Prestigious NEA Fellowship

John Murillo, an award-winning poet and an adjunct professor of English at the University of New Haven, has been awarded a $25,000 fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Murillo is the second member of the English Department to receive the prestigious award.

UNH Awarded $600,000 National Science Foundation Grant for Engineering

has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to boost engineering student retention rates.

Free December Concert Series at UNH

UNH is offering a free concert series for the holiday season. All performances are open to the public and will take place in Dodds Hall Theater on the UNH main campus.

New UNH Residence Hall Planned for Fall 2014 Opening

The University of New Haven plans to open a new state-of-the-art residence hall for students in the fall of 2014.

UNH Education Department Receives National Accreditation

The University of New Haven’s graduate education programs have been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the leading organization in the nation working to establish high-quality teacher preparation programs.

UNH Panel Discussion Focuses on Future of College Athletics

A panel discussion on the future of collegiate athletics featuring athletic directors from a number of Connecticut universities will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Dodds Hall Theater.

2012 CT College Art Exhibition

Eleven University of New Haven students have had work selected for the 2012 CT College Art Exhibition. This biennial exhibition will take place at the John Slade Ely House in downtown New Haven.

Noel Sardalla at The Institute Library

Noel Sardalla ’14 is one of eight installation artists in “About Paper” at The Institute Library in New Haven.

UNH Honors Program: Beatles Night!

UNH Honors Program: Beatles Night is a celebration of the Beatles including a movie, “Across the Universe” the final movie of the fall honors film series, and a live performance of Beatles music by the Nathan Ward Band.

The Sounds of UNH: End-of-Semester Concert

UNH Student Concert features the UNH Orchestra, The Marching Band, The Jazz Band, smaller ensembles, The Harmonies Choir, individual student singers and instrumentalists.

The House That Etheridge Built

Poets Reginald Dwayne Betts, Randall Horton, Marcus Jackson and John Murillo form the "Symphony," a tribute to the work of African-American poet Etheridge Knight.

Victor Markiw: Piano Works

Victor Markiw, Connecticut native and member of the UNH music faculty, will be performing solo piano music by Mozart, Villa-Lobos, Granados, Mompou, and Skoryk.

Evening of Jazz: The Morris Trent Quintet, The New Jazz Workshop

The Morris Trent Quintet and New Jazz Workshop perform as part of the Jazz@UNH series.

Negrura Peruana Brings Its Original Afro-Peruvian Beats To UNH

Negrura Peruana performs the music and dance of Peru’s African and criollo population. The group has performed at a number of high-profile venues including with Eva Ayllón (Afro-Peruvian icon and Grammy nominee), and throughout the growing Peruvian community of Connecticut. In 2005 they were invited to the Library of Congress American Folklife Center as part of the Homegrown Concert Series.

Thanksgiving Celebration

Students are invited to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. in Marketplace in Bartels Hall. Students with a meal plan should bring their student ID. The cost is $10 for students without a meal plan. Students are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item that will be used in food baskets for the underprivileged.

Managers Find UNH’s Executive MBA Program Cutting-Edge and Convenient

UNH's EMBA program is organized around themes such as viability, cultural transformation, marketing management, ethics, environmental sustainability, social responsibility and advancing shareholder value. The “classroom” is a corporate-style board room in downtown New Haven overlooking the Green.

Transitioning From Graduate Student to Working Professional

UNH’s chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) will host a talk by John Lovig ’09 M.S. titled “Transitioning From Graduate Student to Working Professional” on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. in Kaplan 208.

Human Rights Issues in Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territories Discussed

Vincent Woods of Amnesty International will speak about the organization’s ongoing efforts to promote human rights in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 12:15 p.m. in Meeting Room A&B in Bartels Hall.

Current Issues: The 2012 Presidential Election

UNH faculty will examine the 2012 presidential election as part of the Current Issues Discussion series on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. in the Faculty Dining Room in Bartels Hall, the campus center. The discussion will take a closer look at what factors influenced the outcome, where the country will go from here and what the American public should expect from President Obama during the next four years.

New Heaven: Cecilia Mandrile

Cecilia Mandrile at Seton Art Gallery, Nov. 14 – Dec. 8

Chef's Creations Featured on Food Website

If you’re not sure how to make black bean vegetable soup or Southwest chicken salad, Jeffry Trombetta, an adjunct professor in the UNH Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, can teach you – right in your own kitchen. Trombetta’s methods, along with his recipes, are featured online on eHow.com.

UNH Band Director Inducted Into UMass Band Hall of Fame [VIDEO]

Jason L. DeGroff, director of bands at the University of New Haven, has been inducted into the Band Hall of Fame at the University of Massachusetts.

Living in a Firehouse Provides Real-World Experience

UNH students are gaining real-world experience living in the Allingtown Firehouse. “Living here has reinforced my dream of being a professional in the fire service,” said Scott McGuire, president of the UNH EMS Club.

New Research: Lyme Disease Bacteria Survives by Forming Biofilm

Associate professor Eva Sapi on the relationship between the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease and biofilm which might allow it to resist antibiotic treatments.

Retired Supreme Court Justice Speaks about Veterans and PTSD at UNH

Retired Justice Barry Schaller of the Connecticut Supreme Court, the author of a new book about veterans and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), will speak at UNH on Oct. 31 from 10:50 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.

Food Day at UNH Emphasizes Health, Sustainable, Affordable Food

The University of New Haven will celebrate Food Day on Wednesday, Oct. 24, with a panel discussion and movie.

UNH Named a “College of Distinction” for Quality of its Undergraduate Programs

The University of New Haven has been named a “College of Distinction” for the 2012-13 year “by the Colleges of Distinction eGuidebook.

UNH First College in Nation Using an iPad App to Evaluate Prospective Undergraduates

This fall, UNH became the first college in the country to evaluate applications for undergraduate admissions solely by using an iPad app. Matchbox is more efficient and allows admissions staff to review applications even when they are on the road.

Expert on Linking Math, Art, Music and Science to Lecture at UNH

Reza Sarhangi, a leading authority on how the seemingly unrelated worlds of mathematics, art, music and science overlap, will give a public lecture on Oct. 18.

Multi-University Research Project Focuses on Using Broadband Access to Address Disability Divide in the Asia-Pacific

Eun-A Park, a UNH assistant professor of communications, film and theatre, is one of the investigators working with an international team of researchers studying the digital divide in broadband access.

Expert on Game Theory as Predictor of Business Success to Speak at UNH

The UNH College of Business will host a talk by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, the author of “The Predictor’s Game” and “The Dictator’s Handbook” on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The talk is free and open to the public.

World-Renowned Aging Expert and Best-Selling Author Dr. Nicholas Perricone to Speak at UNH, His Alma Mater

Dr. Nicholas V. Perricone '70 BA, world-renowned dermatologist, best-selling author and award-winning inventor of numerous skin care products, will speak at UNH on Oct. 24.

UNH Ranked Among the Top Colleges Nationally for Military and Veterans

For the second year in a row, UNH has been ranked in the top 15 percent of more than 12,000 colleges and universities that recruit military personnel by “G.I. Jobs” magazine.

Complex Cyber Physical Systems: Present and Future Engineering Challenges

Dr. Isaac Cohen will discuss cyber physical systems (CPS), commonly defined as a system that tightly integrates the cyber world and the physical world for achieving a set of prescribed requirements and functionalities. CPS is redefining some core technical disciplines in systems engineering and create multidisciplinary technical opportunities.

Awarding-Winning Author to Read Her Works at UNH

Internationally recognized author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will give a reading at the University of New Haven on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.

"Tough Love" at Seton Gallery

Cat Balco and Megan Craig explore "Tough Love" in a collaborative exhibit. Oct. 19 - Nov. 2 at Seton Gallery.

UNH to Offer Project Management Certificate Program in New London this October

UNH will offer a certificate program in project management in New London, Conn., beginning Oct. 11. The program is designed for local professionals looking to gain comprehensive training in project management, one of the fastest growing business disciplines.

UNH Dedicates Residence Hall in Honor of Sam and Lois Bergami

The University of New Haven today dedicated a residence hall located on its main campus in honor of Samuel S. Bergami Jr. and Lois Bergami, longstanding supporters of the university.

New Report by UNH Institute for the Study of Violent Groups Shows Number of Attacks on U.S. Embassies Down, Number of Deaths Up

The number of attacks on U.S. embassies and consulates around the world has decreased since 2006, but the attacks are deadlier, according to a new study released by the ISVG.

The Skeleton: New Opportunities in Biomedical Engineering

The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program will present a lecture on the pathogenesis of osteoporosis and fragility fractures by Karl Insogna and Steven Tommasini.

Taming Uncertainty

The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program will present a lecture on measurement uncertainty by Dr. Gregory Quinn, Ph.D.

UNH Dedicates Residence Hall in Honor of Sam and Lois Bergami [media advisory only]

New Hall is being dedicated in honor of Samuel S. Bergami, Jr. ’83 EMBA and his wife, Lois. The 66,000 square-foot building houses offices and a coffee shop on the Rt. 1 side and a 225-bed residence hall and cafeteria on the Kayo Field side.

UNH Raises More Than $10 Million for Second Year in a Row

UNH announced today it raised more than $10 million in gifts and grants for the second year in a row. In FY 2011, the university raised $10.5 million—the largest amount in its history. In FY 2012, which ended on June 30, 2012, UNH’s fundraising totaled $10.4 million.

South Campus Celebrates

Please join us for an inaugural Flag Raising Ceremony at the newly refurbished Flag Pole in front of South Campus Hall (Campbell Avenue side) on Monday, September 24th at 11:00 a.m.

Lee Institute Symposium Focuses on Advanced Death Investigations

The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven is sponsoring the 21st Annual Arnold Markle Symposium in Dodds Theater on the UNH main campus, 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, on Oct. 8 and 9.

UNH Engineering College Again Ranked in Top Tier by U.S. News

The Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven has been ranked -- for the second year in a row -- in the top tier of undergraduate engineering programs nationwide in the 2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

Built Lean

The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program will present a lecture on lean manufacturing by John Uliano.

Who Owns Ideas?

The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program will present a lecture on intellectual property and patent law by Rafael Rosado.

When a Tree Falls

Dr. Xuhui Lee, Ph.D., will discuss the biogeochemical and biophysical effects of deforestation and tree planting on local and global climates.

Variables in Design: Analysis and Model Building

Anthony Chory will present information on design, data analysis, and model buildingto determine which variables of a manufacturing process contributes to an effective product.

UNH Moves Up 10 Spots in U.S. News’ America’s Best Colleges Rankings

For the third year in a row, the University of New Haven is included in the top tier of regional universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report in its annual "America's Best Colleges” rankings.

Too Big to Fall, Too Big to Question

Dr. Allen Sack will discuss why a Congressional hearing is necessary to reform big-time college sports. Friends of the Library lecture series.

Bringing Police into the 21st Century

Dr. Michael J. Jenkins on the community problem-solving (CPS) era of policing. He will present research on the Boston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee and Newark police departments.

Wind Energy Research: Who is Doing What

Dr. Maria-Isabel Carnasciali will highlight work being done at UNH to contribute to the field of wind energy. She is currently working with undergrad and grad students to design test blades for the small wind turbine mounted on Buckman Hall.

María de Molina: A Queen of Indomitable Spirit

Associate professor Paulette Pepin outlines a nearly twenty year struggle in which María de Molina (1259-1321) fought courageously to obtain recognition of her marriage and the legitimization of her children as rulers of Castile.

Two UNH Artists Win Fellowships to Support their Work

Two members of the UNH community, Joseph Smolinski and Noel Sardalla, have received Artist Fellowships from the Connecticut Office of the Arts, part of the state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD).

Davis Foundation Grant Helps UNH Engineering Program to Emphasize Written, Oral and Visual Communications Skills

A $185,500, three-year grant from the Davis Educational Foundation in Maine will fund a new program to provide UNH students with strong technical communication skills.

UNH Partners with Zipcar to Offer Car Sharing on Campus

UNH has partnered with Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car-sharing network, to offer a Zipcar car-sharing program on campus. The convenient transportation option is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for students, faculty and staff ages 18 and older.

"Inverted Structures" at Seton Gallery

Lourdes Correa-Carlo's work appreciates the spaces between two and three-dimensional structures in photographs of the neighborhoods where she has lived, reducing architecture to their inherent elements. Her work explores how forms and symbols can be entered or blocked from view.

Built Right: Mechanical Engineering's Codes and Standards

Thomas P. Pastor will present an introduction to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, focusing on its codes, standards and certification processes. This lecture is part of The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.

Lean Project Management

The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program will present a lecture on project management by Paul Murphy and Michael O'Keefe. While traditional project management tools can be important to the success of a project, a successful approach requires a “lean” mindset.

UNH Student to Blog from Republican Convention

UNH political science student Simone E. Quartey will blog from the Republican National Convention in Florida as part of a scholarship to attend the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.

UNH Board of Governors Elects New Leadership

Philip H. Bartels, a prominent attorney from Greenwich, Conn., and William L. Bucknall Jr., of Milford, former senior vice president for human resources and organization of United Technologies Corp., have been elected chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the University of New Haven Board of Governors.

University of New Haven Offers New Innovative Economics Major

UNH will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in economics within the College of Business this fall. “The program...will stress both the economics of sustainability and entrepreneurial leadership,” says Armando Rodriguez, associate dean of the College of Business.

UNH, South Korean University Sign Student Exchange Agreement

UNH has signed an exchange agreement with the Korea National Police University (KNPU), where Ketryk Wilder '15 will join a class of 30 Korean students who will be studying criminal justice as they train to become Korean National Police Officers.

UNH Signs Agreement to Open First International Campus in Prato, Italy

UNH President Steven H. Kaplan signed an agreement with Italian officials in advance of opening the university’s first international satellite campus in the fall. The campus will be located in Prato, the second largest city in Tuscany and 20 minutes from Florence.

Tenth Annual Tri-State Trek for ALS Visits UNH June 21

The 10th annual Tri-State Trek to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease will pass through UNH on July 21.

UNH Student Part of Team That Wins Bridgeport Film Competition

UNH student John Kovalsky was part of a team that won one of the top prizes in a film competition this summer.

UNH System Engineering Students in High Demand This Summer

UNH system engineering majors are spending their break gaining valuable hands-on experience as part of an intensive internship program which places the students with some of the top manufacturing companies in Connecticut.

Vehicle Design Explored at UNH’s Alvine Engineering Lecture Series

The Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program will present a lecture on designing vehicles. Mike Ambrose '84 BS will focus on the various factors that influence and define a robust design beyond the classical parameters such as weight, strength, and functionality. Some examples will be provided.

UNH to Offer Police Management Course for Chiefs, Command Staff

The University of New Haven Center for Advanced Policing will host a weeklong, intensive executive-level training program on innovations in police management Aug. 6 – 10, 2012. The course is designed for chiefs of police and command staff. The theme of the course is learning from and implementing findings from police research.

UNH Intern Who Was ‘Vice President of Unbanking’ Hired By Credit Union

When 2012 University of New Haven graduate Chris Whalen of Adams, Mass., was applying to jobs, he had a title on his résumé that not many other students had: vice president.

Students to Reflect on Experiences in President's Fellowship Program August 14

On Tuesday, August 14, the 16 students who are taking part in the President’s Public Service Fellowship program will share their experiences spending the summer volunteering at nonprofit and government agencies in West Haven and New Haven.

Volunteers Sought to Help Cyclists in ALS Ride

Volunteers are needed to cheer on and assist cyclists who will stop at UNH on Saturday, July 21, for the second overnight stay of the 10th annual three-day Tri-State Trek to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

UNH Part of $1.4 Million Effort to Map Long Island Sound

The Long Island Sound, the largest estuary in the Northeast, has long provided livelihoods and recreation for hundreds of thousands of people, and has been a subject of fascination, recreation, conservation and controversy.

UNH Showcases Student Research and Development Projects

Hands-on Research Challenges Students to Apply What They Have Learned

World Refugee Day

June 20

2012 Spring Commencement Videos

The University of New Haven's Spring Commencement was held on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut.[Undergraduate and Graduate videos combined]

UNH Sports Management Program Ranked Among Best Worldwide

UNH Launches State’s First Sixth Year Program in Instructional Technology

The diploma, one academic level above a master’s degree, is designed for elementary and secondary school teachers who want advanced education but are not looking to leave classroom teaching, said professor Nancy Niemi, chair of education.

2012 Spring Commencement -- Undergraduate Student Ceremony [VIDEO]

The University of New Haven's Spring Commencement was held on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut.

2012 Spring Commencement -- Graduate Student Ceremony [VIDEO]

The University of New Haven's Spring Commencement was held on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut.

West Haven Day Care Wins Award for Healthful Ways

UNH to Offer Online Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice

UNH Students Launch Independent Record Label: “Purebred Records”

UNH Opens First International Satellite Campus in Tuscany, Italy

Senior Chosen for Special Literary Program at Rutgers

Charger Classic 2012

June 11

An Evening with Adriana Trigiani

May 24

Graduate Triumphs over Physical, Emotional, Financial and Family Problems

Staff Council Ice Cream Social

May 10

UNH Students Write Psychology Entries As Part of World-wide Wikipedia Project

UNH Twilight Concert Features Orchestra, A Capella Group, Jazz, Gospel

May 4

High School Students Invited to UNH Workshop With Award-winning Poet

Governor Dannel Malloy and Comedian Jane Condon to Speak at UNH Commencement

1st Annual Engineering Showcase

May 3, Dodds Hall

Lee College Alumni Fellow 2012

UNH Hosts a Lecture with Alumnus in Honor of Earth Week

Scholarship Ball Raises Nearly $500,000 for Deserving Students

Scholarship Ball 2012 Photo Gallery

Nationally Recognized Expert on Organizational Dynamics Named Business Dean

Business Plan Winners Advance to State Competition

Student Exhibitions at West Cove Studio and Seton Gallery

April 23 - 28

World Book Night

April 23, Bartels Student Center Lobby

UNH Professor Writes "Titanic For Dummies"

100th anniversary of historic event

Bid Online

Through April 21

1,100 Backpacks Commemorate College Students Who Commit Suicide Each Year Nationally

Personality Pathology within Community Corrections: Epidemiology, Risk and Treatment Implications

April 19, Peterson Library

Getting Your Work Published

April 10, UNH Bookstore

Nepal Ambassador at Bergami Center

April 9

UNH Filmmaker Receives Grant for Social Change Documentary

Music Lecturer Interviewed in New Rockumentary

Watch the trailer

A Holocaust Survivor Speaks

April 17, Dodds Theater

UNH Honored by U.S. President for Community Service

EDITORIAL: National Urban Crime Rankings Don't Help Fight the Problem

New Haven Register (June 18): “EDITORIAL: National Urban Crime Rankings Don't Help Fight the Problem" John DeCarlo, member of UNH’s [criminal justice faculty and former police chief in Branford, has said rankings don’t help with the specifics of crime, in an editorial published by the New Haven Register.

Bridgeport's Dangerous Title in Dispute

Connecticut Post (June 17): “Bridgeport's Dangerous Title in Dispute" Maria Tcherni, member of UNH’s criminal justice faculty, comments on an analysis of violent crime statistics that designated Bridgeport, Conn. as the country's fourth most dangerous city last year.

Peter Valentin on technology and missing persons cases [VIDEO]

Fox-61 (WTIC) (June 17): Peter Valentin on technology and missing persons cases [VIDEO] Peter Valentin, member of UNH's criminal justice faculty, talks about how technology is a vital tool in solving missing persons cases.

Your Open Floor Plan is Deadly

Insure.com (June 17): “Your Open Floor Plan is Deadly” Peter Struble, member of UNH’s fire sciences faculty discusses how new residential construction methods, materials, and floor plans are making it harder and more dangerous for firefighters to safely extinguish house blazes and for occupants to safely escape them.

America Then, The World Now

Tribune Review (AP) (June 15): “America Then, The World Now" “Subsidies to Chinese Industry: State Capitalism, Business Strategy, and Trade Policy," a new book co-authored by George Haley, member of UNH’s business faculty, is reviewed.

Peter Valentin on Meriden taser death [VIDEO]

Fox-61 WTIC (June 10): Peter Valentin on Meriden taser death [VIDEO] Peter Valentin, member of UNH’s criminal justice's faculty, comments on the investigation of a death in which a Meriden man died after being tasered by police.

Telling the Truth? New Test Does The Math

Worcester Telegram (June 9): “Telling the Truth? New Test Does The Math" As the Boston bombings have shown, the quick use of multiple investigative tools can lead to better success, said John DeCarlo, member of UNH’s criminal justice faculty.

University of New Haven Prof Receives Fulbright to Study in Ukraine

New Haven Register (June 7): “University of New Haven prof receives Fulbright to study in Ukraine Victor Markiw, member of UNH’s music faculty, has just been named a Fulbright Scholar, and will spend a semester this fall in Ukraine studying its composers.

University of New Haven prof receives Fulbright to study in Ukraine

New Haven Register (June 7) “ University of New Haven prof receives Fulbright to study in Ukraine” UNH music lecturer, Victor Markiw has just been named a Fulbright Scholar, and will spend a semester this fall in Ukraine studying its composers.

June Member of the Month: W. Ian O'Byrne

Reading.org (June 6): “June Member of the Month: W. Ian O'Byrne" W. Ian O'Byrne, member of UNH’s education department, talks about teaching and literacy education.

Stop Smithfield purchase by Shuanghui: Opposing view

USA Today (June 5): “Stop Smithfield purchase by Shuanghui: Opposing view" George T. Haley, member of UNH’s business faculty, explains why Shuanghui International Holdings' acquisition of Virginia-based Smithfield Foods poses strategic risks to the USA.

University of New Haven puts high-mileage car back in the race

New Haven Register (June 3): “University of New Haven puts high-mileage car back in the race" UNH's 95-pound high-mileage vehicle that gets 800 to 1,200 miles to the gallon is competition-ready and headed Wednesday to Michigan for an international fuel economy contest Friday.

UNH students create fuel efficient car for competition [VIDEO 2]

WTNH.com (June 3): “UNH students create fuel efficient car for competition" Engineering students at the University of New Haven have developed a car that can go more than 600 miles on a gallon of gas. The car will compete at an international super-mileage competition to be held in Michigan this weekend.

Driven To Improve Gas Mileage – To 800 MPG? [VIDEO 2]

Fox CT (June 3): “Driven To Improve Gas Mileage – To 800 MPG?" [VIDEO] Mechanical engineering students at the University of New Haven have built a car designed to get 800 miles to the gallon. The team will take their technical talents to the track at the Annual International Super Mileage Competition in Marshall, Mich., on Friday.

UNH students create fuel efficient car for competition [VIDEO 1]

WTNH.com (June 3): “UNH students create fuel efficient car for competition" Engineering students at the University of New Haven have developed a car that can go more than 600 miles on a gallon of gas. The car will compete at an international super-mileage competition to be held in Michigan this weekend.

Driven To Improve Gas Mileage – To 800 MPG? [VIDEO 1]

Fox CT (June 3): “Driven To Improve Gas Mileage – To 800 MPG?" [VIDEO] Mechanical engineering students at the University of New Haven have built a car designed to get 800 miles to the gallon. The team will take their technical talents to the track at the Annual International Super Mileage Competition in Marshall, Mich., on Friday.

Carolina’s New Haven gang strategy draw critics

New Haven Register (June 3): “Carolina’s New Haven gang strategy draw critics” Michael Jenkins, UNH assistant professor of criminal justice, has written about gang injunctions and said in an area like Los Angeles, where the gangs are well defined and more numerous, research has shown that “they can have an immediate short-term impact on reducing criminality.”

Connecticut Professor Creates Way to Quickly Find Lies After Incidents Like Boston Bombing

Litchfield County Times (June 2): “Connecticut Professor Creates Way to Quickly Find Lies After Incidents Like Boston Bombing” UNH associate professor of criminal justice, John DeCarlo, notes as the Boston bombings have shown, the quick use of multiple investigative tools can lead to better success.

Six International Shipping Mistakes and Ways to Avoid Them

Entrepreneur (May 30) “6 International Shipping Mistakes and Ways to Avoid Them” George Haley, UNH director of the Center for International Industry Competitiveness, comments on companies mistakes of taking the cheapest way possible to have products shipped which leads to the slowest delivery time.

U.S. Government Can Learn From Contracting Missteps in Iraq and Afghanistan, Panel Finds

American Bar Association (May 30) “U.S. Government Can Learn From Contracting Missteps in Iraq and Afghanistan, Panel Finds” Former Rep. and UNH Distinguished Fellow in Public Service, Christopher Shays knew that wartime contracting was essential to the Iraq and Afghanistan efforts but that leadership and coordination were missing. “Nobody was in charge. No one was willing to ultimately say, ‘Yes, we are responsible for contractors,’” he notes.

Graduation Ceremonies Held At Manchester Community College

Hartford Courant (May 30): “Graduation Ceremonies Held At Manchester Community College" Henry C. Lee, director of forensic research and training at UNH, spoke at Manchester Community College's 49th commencement ceremony.

What to Do When your Employees Get Romantic

Intuit Small Business Blog (May 28) “What to Do When your Employees Get Romantic” Amy Salvaggio, a UNH associate professor, comments on company policies on fraternization and how it can in fact drive the intimate behavior underground. It may be misguided to try and enforce a ‘no dating’ policy, as these can be seen as intrusive to many employees, depending on the organizational and industry culture, she notes

Opinion: Cartoons serve up stress relief, nostalgia for students

USA Today (May 28) “Opinion: Cartoons serve up stress relief, nostalgia for students” UNH graphic design student, Jen Hesselbach, discusses watching cartoons mostly for nostalgic purposes.

The China-EU Trade Spat

The Diplomat (May28) “The China-EU Trade Spat” EU Commission reference George Haley, UNH professor of marketing, as the core of their arguments to the EU-China trade disputes.

Online Lectures Snubbed By Some Elite Institutions

Hartford Courant (May 27): “Online Lectures Snubbed By Some Elite Institutions" The rise of online college courses and the MOOC (massive open online course) is getting a mixed reception from area colleges and universities. UNH, among others, have been exploring and offering various online options but have no immediate plans to offer MOOCs.

Grad Gets Top Honor: Hug From brother

Worcester Telegram (May 24): “Grad Gets Top Honor: Hug From Brother" Courtney M. Cusson '12 was suprised at spring commencement by the appearance of her brother, U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. N. Joseph Cusson, who had returned from overseas to escort her across the stage.

The Subsidy Game

Asia Sentinel (May 21): “The Subsidy Game" George Haley, member of UNH’s business faculty, is cited for his new book Subsidies to Chinese Industry. The article describes how China's economic miracle and industrial competitiveness owe a very large debt to subsidies.

Murphy, Kennedy address University of New Haven

The New Haven Register (May 20) “Murphy, Kennedy address University of New Haven” U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and Ted Kennedy Jr., the son of the late Massachusetts senator, giving keynote speeches at UNH’s 90th class commencement.

‘I’m Not Sure Why the NCAA and the Coaches Are Keeping This a Secret’

The Chronicle of Higher Education Blogs (May 20): “‘I’m Not Sure Why the NCAA and the Coaches Are Keeping This a Secret’" Allen Sack, member of UNH's sports management faculty, advocates for transparency with regard to student-athlete scholarships and the potential for negotiating multiyear scholarships. ” Families and counselors and the people who work with young kids need to let them know that they have this right because many of them don’t know," Sack says.

Eva Sapi on Lyme disease [AUDIO]

WSHU (May 19): Eva Sapi on Lyme disease [AUDIO] Eva Sapi, member of UNH's biology and environmental science department, comments on Lyme disease at UNH's annual symposium on Lyme disease.

Colleges, universities slow to offer multiyear athletic scholarships

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (May 19): “Colleges, universities slow to offer multiyear athletic scholarships" Allen Sack, member of UNH’s sports management faculty, has advocated for multiyear scholarships for more than a decade. He says that if scholarships were guaranteed for all student-athletes until graduation it would help return an educational aspect to the NCAA, reining in at least one of the excesses and problems of college athletics.

5 Ways You Could Be Adding to Workplace Stress

Quality Health (May 19): “5 Ways You Could Be Adding to Workplace Stress" Stuart Sidle, member of UNH's industrial-organizational faculty, reviews workplace stress.

Kennedy Tells University of New Haven Graduates to Persevere, Push for Social Progress

The Hartford Courant (May 19) “Kennedy Tells University of New Haven Graduates to Persevere, Push for Social Progress” UNH commencement keynote speaker, Edward M. Kennedy Jr. exhorted students to adapt well to unforeseen adversity and to pursue causes they were passionate about. Change and unpredictability present rare opportunities to learn about yourself, he notes.

Marine Surprises Sister at Commencement

Zuma Press (May 19): “"Marine Surprises Sister at Commencement" Lance Corporal Joe Cusson surprises his sister, Courtney Cusson, after presenting her with her diploma from UNH. They are from Auburn, Mass.

Bundles of Noise

The Indian Express (May 18) “Bundles of Noise” John DeCarlo, UNH criminal justice professor, cited for giving remarks on Watertown which the media only used a clip quote, calling it a "contagious shooting", an excess that would have occasioned an enquiry commission had it happened in an Indian city.

Noel Sardalla on collaborative art [VIDEO]

Smilow Cancer Hospital (May 17): Noel Sardalla '14 is the subject of a short documentary on collaborative art and its role at Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Greater New Haven police consider taking a second look at body cams

Technology News (May 17): “Greater New Haven police consider taking a second look at body cams" The UNH police department joined other New Haven area policing officials in considering the use of wearable body cameras.

'Undercover Boss' on CBS gives viewers a second helping of Subway

New Haven Register (May 16): “'Undercover Boss' on CBS gives viewers a second helping of Subway" Don Fertman '76, Also a recipient of this year's Distinguished Alumni award, is featured in the season finale of "Undercover Boss."

Down With Subsidies

Foreign Policy (May 16): “Down with Subsidies" George Haley, member of UNH's business faculty and his new book Subsidies to Chinese Industry is cited in a call for the new director of the WTO to revamp its system of trade regulation.

Morgellons Medical Conference Highlights New Research

PRWeb (May 16): “Morgellons Medical Conference Highlights New Research” Eva Sapi, member of UNH's arts & sciences faculty, is credited with being the first to demonstrate that Lyme spirochetes create their own complex biofilm.

Friendly fire led to officer's shooting during Boston manhunt [VIDEO]

CNN (May 16): “Friendly fire led to officer's shooting during Boston manhunt" John DeCarlo, member of UNH's criminal justice faculty, comments on the role of "friendly fire" during the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt. "In high-pressure situations, police often experience 'contagion shooting,' he notes.

From Dinner to Duty [PHOTO]

Meriden Record-Journal (May 15): “From Dinner to Duty" [PHOTO] UNH students who double as volunteer firefighters rush out of an appreciation dinner in their honor to respond to an alarm at East Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department Station B.

John DeCarlo on contagion shooting in Boston manhunt [VIDEO]

CNN (May 15): John DeCarlo on contagion shooting in Boston manhunt. [VIDEO] John DeCarlo, member of UNH's criminal justice faculty, comments on the role of "friendly fire" during the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt.

Former Terengganu MB Idris Jusoh Is Education And Higher Learning Minister II

Bernama (May 15): “Former Terengganu MB Idris Jusoh Is Education And Higher Learning Minister II” Idris Jusoh '88 MBA has been appointed as Education and Higher Learning Minister II of Malaysia.

A Look at Racial Disparities in Connecticut’s Criminal Justice System

Hartford Advocate (May 14) “A Look at Racial Disparities in Connecticut’s Criminal Justice System” UNH criminal justice faculty, John DeCarlo and Michael Lawlor, describe the level of violence in urban minority areas resulting in deaths and Taser incidents of African-Americans and Hispanics. Fatal police shootings is consistent with the overall trend in homicides, DeCarlo notes.

Ending Two Television Affairs

Open Salon (May 14): “Ending Two Television Affairs" Mark Drozdowski of UNH's communications and public affairs office says farewell to "The Office" and "The West Wing."

Elizabeth Davis and three UNH scholarship winners [VIDEO]

Fox-61 (WTIC), (May 14): Elizabeth Davis, dean of UNH's College of Business and 3 winners of the College of Business Scholarship Challenge competition - Evan Souza, Mitchell Fliss and Demetri Smith - are interviewed.

Jibey Asthappan on online privacy and social media [VIDEO]

WTNH TV8 (May 13): Jibey Asthappan on online privacy and social media [VIDEO] UNH criminal justice faculty member Jibey Asthappan comments on expectations of privacy with regard to social media.

UNH Summer Youth Academies for Students in Grades 8-12 Focus on Engineering, Biotechnology, Crime Scene Investigation, Finance

Milford Patch (May 13): “UNH Summer Youth Academies for Students in Grades 8-12 Focus on Engineering, Biotechnology, Crime Scene Investigation, Finance” UNH will offer five daytime youth academies at its main campus, 300 Boston Post Road, this summer.

Keep Kids Reading All Summer Long

Parade (May 13): “Keep Kids Reading All Summer Long” Nancy Niemi, faculty member of the education department at UNH says, “Research shows that children tend to lose up to a grade level’s worth of reading progress—or more—during the summer.”

Your Personal Information Is Out There

WTNH-TV8 (May 13): “Your Personal Information Is Out There” Jibey Asthappan, member of UNH's criminal justice faculty, discusses personal information and privacy online with regard to social media sites. "I believe privacy is dead unfortunately," he notes.

UNH's Transformative President

Business New Haven (May 13): “UNH's Transformative President” UNH President Steven Kaplan is profiled in his tenth year at the University. He talks about how the campus has changed under his leadership.

Smilow Cancer Hospital art installation honors the here and now

New Haven Register (May 12): “Smilow Cancer Hospital art installation honors the here and now” UNH student and employee Noel Sardalla is featured as the creator of an art installation on exhibit at Smilow Cancer Hospital through July. This story also ran on FoxCT.com and The Middletown Press.

Opinion: Lyme Disease Awareness Month reminds us to be on watch for deer ticks in N.J.

The Times of Trenton (NJ.com) (May 11): “Opinion: Lyme Disease Awareness Month reminds us to be on watch for deer ticks in N.J.” Eva Sapi of UNH's College of Arts and Sciences suggests what gets labeled as chronic Lyme disease might be tick-delivered co-infections existing together under biofilms.

Experts: No easy explanation for bomb threats

Connecticut Post (May 11) “No Easy Explanation For Bomb Threats” UNH lecturer and retired FBI agent Kenneth Gray discusses possible causes for a recent string of bomb threats in the region. "Quite often, near the end of the school year, kids can carry out bomb scares to get out of school," he notes. He dismissed the notion that the scares were inspired by the Boston Marathon bombing, even though they came so quickly in that incident's wake.

Kenneth Gray on missing persons [VIDEO]

WTIC Fox Connecticut (May 10): “Kenneth Gray on missing persons” University of New Haven lecturer and former FBI special agent Kenneth Gray discusses the process of finding a missing person.

Commencement Speakers Announced

Inside Higher Ed (May 10) “Commencement Speakers Announced: Clatsop CC, Concordia, Dartmouth, Eckerd, Elmhurst, Lehman, Marist, Mississippi Valley State, Montgomery, Northeastern Illinois, Saint Martin's, Santa Fe Art and Design, Truman State, U. of New Haven” University of New Haven: Ted Kennedy Jr., a lawyer and advocate for people with disabilities, and U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy, Democrat from Connecticut.

Cell Phones Smuggled Into Connecticut Prisons

NBC Connecticut (May 10) “Cell Phones Smuggled Into Connecticut Prisons” Michael Jenkins, criminal justice expert at the University of New Haven, describes that prisoners with cell phones pose a risk to the public by undoing the hard work of police officers. Now those individuals are continuing their sway, continuing their control over their groups in the streets, he notes.

The Cyber Sharks are Circling America

CNN May 10 “The Cyber Sharks are Circling America” William L. Tafoya, retired FBI special agent, professor and director of information security & protection at the University of New Haven describes the America’s vulnerability to attacks on its critical infrastructure (communications, air traffic control, water, gas, emergency services, and more) generally, and the power grid in particular. The nations critical information infrastructure will remain more virtual than real, there are many digital dorsal fins of cyber sharks circling America, he notes.

Cocktails with Charles Eliot

Inside Higher Ed May 10 “Cocktails with Charles Eliot” Mark J. Drozdowski, director of university communications at the University of New Haven. Latest installment of an occasional humor column.

Michael Jenkins on cell phones in prison [VIDEO]

WVIT NBC Connecticut May 9 “Michael Jenkins on cell phones in prison” UNH professor Michael Jenkins discusses why cell phones are contraband in Connecticut prisons.

Noel Sardalla on arts for healing at Smilow Cancer Hospital [VIDEO]

WTIC Fox Morning News, May 9, 2013: UNH student and employee Noel Sardalla talks about being an arts volunteer for Smilow Cancer Hospital. Footage courtesy of WTIC Fox Morning News.

Student news items for May 10 edition: Smith to have artwork in exhibit

The Middletown Press May 9 “Student news items for May 10 edition: Smith to have artwork in exhibit” The Senior Art & Design Exhibition at the University of New Haven will feature work from Kristina Smith. The exhibition titled “Not From Concentrate” opened on May 2 at West Cove Studio in West Haven, work includes two- and three-dimensional pieces along with digital media covering a broad spectrum of the art and design disciplines.

U.S. Solar Manufacturers Commend Academics for Research on Alarming Economic Impacts of China’s Industrial Subsidies

MRO Magazine May 8 “U.S. Solar Manufacturers Commend Academics for Research on Alarming Economic Impacts of China’s Industrial Subsidies” The Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM) commend co-author George T. Haley, professor of marketing and international business at the University of New Haven and director UNH’s Center for International Industry Competitiveness, on new research and book about China’s systematic approach to industrial and export subsidies to seize world market dominance.

Flaws Uncovered in State’s AMBER Alert Program

NBC Connecticut May 8, 2013 “Flaws Uncovered in State’s AMBER Alert Program” Dr. John DeCarlo, a criminal justice professor at the University of New Haven and a former police chief comments on the criteria for an AMBER alert, its diluting effects and desensitization to the public. The federal government recommends states conduct after action reviews after each alert to keep track of how the system is working. "After action reports are a huge thing that need to be reviewed on a constant basis by all the stakeholders,” he said.

Can We Stop Consumers from Purchasing Pressure Cookers

Main Street May 8 “Can We Stop Consumers from Purchasing Pressure Cookers” Michael Clark, a retired FBI special agent and professor of criminal justice at the University of New Haven, describes instead of trying to regulate every product that could inventively kill, law enforcement focuses on intelligence and information. [You don't] restrict access so much but perhaps to track individuals who might be ordering large amounts of certain products, there's a program in place where you educate people and companies you know sell certain products that could be used in bombs, he notes.

ProfNet Roundup: 2013 Commencement Speakers

Wall Street Journal (May 8) “ProfNet Roundup: 2013 Commencement Speakers” Ted Kennedy Jr., a lawyer and advocate for people with disabilities, will be the keynote speaker at the morning commencement ceremony of the University of New Haven at the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre on Sunday, May 19. Kennedy will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the ceremony, which starts at 10 a.m. A second ceremony at 3 p.m. will feature a commencement address delivered by Sen. Christopher Murphy (D-Conn.), who will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. UNH is awarding 37 associate degrees, 760 bachelor's degrees and 388 master's degrees at the May 19 ceremonies.

RIC Alumni Association to Honor Doyle of Portsmouth at Annual Awards Dinner

Portsmouth Patch (May 7) “RIC Alumni Association to Honor Doyle of Portsmouth at Annual Awards Dinner” UNH assistant director of University communications Dave Cranshaw has been awarded Rhode Island College's Young Alumni Award.

UNH Students "Before I Turn 100"

WFSB News 8 May 7, 2013 “Before I turn 100” University of New Haven students had some fun writing out things to do "before I turn 100."

Will visit with a dog relieve test stress? Quinnipiac students' project to find out

New Haven Register (May 6, 2013): "Will visit with a dog relieve test stress? Quinnipiac students' project to find out"' UNH professor Melissa Whitson and her dog, a bichon-poodle mix, launched the program at UNH last semester to alleviate stress during final exam weeks. “You can sign up for specific times and essentially most of them sit and play with him, pet him and kind of relax and de-stress,” Whitson said Monday. “I hear a lot of them say while they’re visiting with him that they miss their own animals at home or want animals, so it’s been really positively received by students.”

Wallingford educators going to tech camp

Record Journal May 4 “Wallingford educators going to tech camp” Teachers and administrators in the town’s school system will have the opportunity to participate in an education camp at the University of New Haven. The pilot program will provide teachers and administrators with some background on the computers — giving them the opportunity to think about how they could make them a part of the classroom.

Connecticut commencement speakers as varied as schools

New Haven Register May 3 “Connecticut commencement speakers as varied as schools”

Make Colleges Use Standardized ‘Shopping Sheet’ Colleges must acknowledge true costs to students and parents

The Hartford Courant May 3 “Make Colleges Use Standardized ‘Shopping Sheet’ Colleges must acknowledge true costs to students and parents”

Prato Campus Week warms up

It Tirreno Prato, May 2 “Prato Campus Week warms up”

How Chinese subsidies changed the world

Today Online (May 2) “How Chinese subsidies changed the world” UNH professor George Haley discusses business in China in his new book.

George Haley in the Hong Kong Economic Journal

Hong Kong Economic Journal May 1 “George Haley in the Hong Kong Economic Journal” A review of George Haley's book in the Chinese media.

Greater New Haven group aims to develop gun violence analytics

New Haven Register (May 1) “Greater New Haven group aims to develop gun violence analytics” Daniel Mabrey, assistant professor of criminal justice at UNH executive director of the Institute for the Study of Violent Groups at the University of New Haven is proposing a solution to aggregate and integrate gun violence research data in a new program to be made available for fundamental research on which to base policy.

Institute for Study of Violent Groups at UNH compiles firearms violence data [VIDEO]

WVIT NBC Connecticut News at 5 May 1 “Institute for Study of Violent Groups at UNH compiles firearms violence data ” The Institute for the Study of Violent Groups at the University of New Haven in conjunction with the Lee College Center for Analytics and a professor from Yale University’s Department of Emergency Medicine have joined to create a central repository where firearms violence can be linked and made available for fundamental research on which to base policy.

ISVG seeks funding for gun violence data collection in Connecticut [AUDIO]

WSHU May 1 “ISVG seeks funding for gun violence data collection and research in Connecticut” Daniel Mabrey of the ISVG at UNH discusses the need for funding of a gun violence data collection and research in Connecticut

Demetri Smith wins UNH Scholarship Challenge [VIDEO]

News 12 CT April 30 “Demetri Smith wins Scholarship Challenge” [VIDEO] Bridgeport resident Demetri Smith wins a four year scholarship to UNH for his business plan as part of the Scholarship Challenge Program.

Peter Valentin on human remains found in Vernon [VIDEO]

WTNH News at 8 April 30 “Peter Valentin on human remains at Vernon” [VIDEO] UNH professor and retired state trooper Peter Valentin talks about the human remains recently discovered in a Vernon, CT landfill.

A Kennedy Emerges: Speaks at UNH Graduation

Hartford Courant April 29 “A Kennedy Emerges: Speaks at UNH Graduation” Ted Kennedy, Jr. will receive an honorary doctorate from UNH and will be the keynote speaker at the commencement ceremony.

UNH Symposium Focuses on Developments in Lyme Disease Research

Milford Patch April 29 “UNH Symposium Focuses on Developments in Lyme Disease Research” The sixth annual UNH Lyme disease symposium about new research exploring the mysteries of Borrelia burgdorferi hosted by Eva Sapi, associate professor of biology and environmental science, will chair the conference and speak about her research.

Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman to be Featured Speaker at the Women in Leadership Conference at UNH May 15

Milford Patch April 29 “Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman to be Featured Speaker at the Women in Leadership Conference at UNH May 15” Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will speak at the annual Women in Leadership Conference, discussing how she aspired to her current leadership position and the struggles and challenges she faced along the way.

Regional Digest: Raheem Stanley, Ryan Osiecki In NFL Mini-Camps

Arrowheadlines: Kansas City Chiefs News April 29 “Regional Digest: Raheem Stanley, Ryan Osiecki In NFL Mini-Camps” Defensive lineman Raheem Stanley (Hartford) and quarterback Ryan Osiecki (Seymour) of the University of New Haven have been invited to rookie minicamps with the Kansas City Chiefs and Patriots.

Body cams for police shine light on truth

TMCnet.com April 29 “Body cams for police shine light on truth” UNH associate professor John DeCarlo describes how dash cams also came out at a time when video equipment was much more expensive, body cameras are smaller and cheaper, and most of the cost comes from the backend for transmitting and storing footage. They are great tools for not only recording what you would expect, but they also seem to have great impact in ensuring civility during police interactions, he notes.

Leave it to those engineers to make canoes from concrete

South Coast Today April 28 “Leave it to those engineers to make canoes from concrete” UNH student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers converged upon Apponagansett Park Saturday with their concrete canoes to participate in the New England Regional Concrete Canoe Competition. The competition required students to submit design papers and give an oral presentation on the construction before a team of judges. Students filled their boat to make sure it does not sink before starting out on the Concrete Canoe competition hosted by UMass Dartmouth.

NFL DRAFT: New Haven's Thompson, Stanley sign free agent deals

New Haven Register April 27 “NFL DRAFT: New Haven's Thompson, Stanley sign free agent deals" University of New Haven receiver Jason Thompson and defensive lineman Raheem Stanley signed as undrafted free agents with Washington and Kansas City respectively.

Would-be music mogul wins college scholarship

Boston Globe April 27 “Would-be music mogul wins college scholarship” Bridgeport resident Demetri Smith wins a four year scholarship to UNH for his business plan as part of the Scholarship Challenge Program.

Expert Explains How To Investigate A Massive Crime Scene [VIDEO]

Fox CT April 27, 2013 “Expert Explains How To Investigate A Massive Crime Scene”

New Charges

New Haven Living April 26 “New Charges” UNH announced a partnership with West Haven Public Schools called "Charge into the future," a program that provides a half-tuition scholarship for any student graduating from West Haven High School who is admitted as a full-time student to UNH beginning next fall.

Watering Down the Categories

First Things April 26 “Watering Down the Categories” Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Joel Marks is cited in a new book about the variety of philosophical stances among ethicists.

DeLauro Keeps Up Fight to Prevent Gun Violence

Congresswoman Rosa L. Delauro April 26 “DeLauro Keeps Up Fight to Prevent Gun Violence” Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) announced today she has co-sponsored two pieces of legislation that would help prevent guns from falling into the hands of criminals. This Wednesday, she will speak at the University of New Haven on the need for greater investment into researching gun violence.

National Poetry Month Day 26: “but she wasn’t from my south” by Randall Horton

The Rumpus April 26 “National Poetry Month Day 26: “But She Wasn’t From My South” by Randall Horton” Professor Randall Horton's poem “But She Wasn’t From My South”

NFL Draft Offers Success Stories, Cautionary Tales & Plenty of Personal Finance Learning Opportunities

Card Hub April 25 “NFL Draft Offers Success Stories, Cautionary Tales & Plenty of Personal Finance Learning Opportunities” Gil Fried, chair of the sport management program at UNH says that while schools could try to target financial counseling to elite student-athletes, “the colleges would in essence be admitting that these athletes are really pro athletes not student-athletes.”.

Charlie Pompea, owner of Springfield Falcons, pumped for playoffs

MassLive.com April 25 “Charlie Pompea, owner of Springfield Falcons, pumped for playoffs” Charlie Pompea '71 B.S. and the majority owner of the Springfield Falcons’ hockey franchise, talks about the team's entry into the Calder Cup playoffs.

Why Prato?

The Florentine April 25 “Why Prato?” The University of New Haven, chose Prato over Florence for its Italian campus because of Prato’s authenticity. Prato is a great town in which to explore an authentic side of Tuscany. It offers less of the hustle and bustle of Florence (and fewer tourists), yet it is by no means less entertaining.

The Florentine April 25 “Connecticut in Prato: The University of New Haven’s Prato campus”

The Florentine April 25 “Connecticut in Prato: The University of New Haven’s Prato campus” The Prato campus director, Kevin Murphy, comments that his primary aim is for students to be able to break out of the ‘American bubble,’ make Italian friends, learn the language and experience ‘real’ Italy. We are the first American programme in Prato, there is a lot of goodwill and we have good relationships with local organizations.

Universities Unite!: Prato Campus Week

The Florentine April 25, 2013 “Universities Unite!: Prato Campus Week” UNH students at Prato campus perform a classical music concert at Prato Campus Week. Campus Week is a great opportunity for Florentine and study-abroad students alike to get to know a relatively tourist-free Tuscan town and those who study there—and have a ton of free fun in the process.

How Chinese Subsidies Changed the World

Harvard Business Review April 25 “How Chinese Subsidies Changed the World” UNH professor George Haley describes how massive Chinese subsidies to several industries ensure that no free trade exists and markets have failed. To survive, U.S. and European companies must seek government support to open Chinese markets and to protect themselves from subsidized products domestically, he notes.

Perverse advantage: A new book lays out the scale of China’s industrial subsidies

The Economist April 25 “Perverse advantage:A new book lays out the scale of China’s industrial subsidies” UNH professor George Haley's new book lays out the scale of China’s industrial subsidies

Life-like manikin trains University of New Haven EMTs for real-life situations

New Haven Register April 24 “Life-like manikin trains University of New Haven EMTs for real-life situations” The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority recently awarded the University of New Haven a $75,000 grant to purchase the manikin and a video recording system to tape and review training sessions.

Connecticut in Prato

The Florentine April 23 “Connecticut in Prato” The University of New Haven established its first and only international campus in Prato in autumn 2012. With 35 students a semester, the university offers a changing programme of classes to give every New Haven student, no matter his or her major, the opportunity to spend 15 weeks in Italy.

Would-be music mogul wins college scholarship

Connecticut Post April 23 “Would Be Music Mogul Wins College Scholarship” Bridgeport resident Demetri Smith wins a four year scholarship to UNH for his business plan as part of the Scholarship Challenge Program. This story also ran in the Stanford Advocate, NewTimes.com.

Branford Chief Of Detectives Ends Long Career

Branford Eagle April 23 “Branford Chief Of Detectives Ends Long Career” UNH professor and former Branford chief of police John DeCarlo lauds his former colleague and mentor Bill Carroll upon the latter's retirement as Branford's chief detective.

EMBA programs sport new looks

hartfordbusiness.com, April 22, 2013: “EMBA programs sport new looks” The UNH masters in business administration program is bringing in new classes with revamped curricula to meet new student and employer demands.

'Night Rainbow' laser-light show heralds New Haven’s 375th birthday [VIDEO]

nhregister.com, April 22, 2013: “'Night Rainbow' laser-light show heralds New Haven’s 375th birthday” [VIDEO] As part of New Haven's 375th birthday celebrations featuring a dramatic laser-light rainbow, UNH professor Matthew Griffiths of the College of Arts and Sciences will give a talk about the science behind lasers and optics, at 4 p.m. on April 27 at Co-Op Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College St.

In Boston's wake, expert advice on how to deal, heal with traumatic events

nhregister.com, April 21, 2013: "In Boston's wake, expert advice on how to deal, heal with traumatic events" Professor Melissa Whitson of the College of the Arts and Sciences offers advice on how a community can cope with events like the Boston Marathon bombing.

Students Bagged Various Positions for their Science Projects

topnews.net.nz, April 20, 2013: “Students Bagged Various Positions for their Science Projects” A student won an environmental science award from the Connecticut Association of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commission, a Connecticut Science Fair award, and the award in engineering and science from the University of New Haven.

Peter Valentin on the investigation of the Boston Marathon suspects [VIDEO]

WVIT NBC Connecticut News at 6, Apr 20, 2013: “Peter Valentin on the investigation of the Boston Marathon suspects” [VIDEO] Professor Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven comments on the news that the FBI had prior knowledge of one of the Marathon bombers.

Peter Valentin on next steps for the Boston Marathon bombing investigation [VIDEO]

WVIT Apr 19, 2013 NBC Connecticut News at 530: “Peter Valentin on next steps for the Boston Marathon bombing investigation” [VIDEO] Professor Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven comments on the next steps of the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing.

Boston Marathon Bombing Coverage [AUDIO]

yourpublicmedia.org, April 19, 2013: “Boston Marathon Bombing Coverage” [AUDIO] WNPR ongoing coverage of the investigation and manhunt for Boston marathon bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev. As the search takes over the greater Boston area, it also has implications for Connecticut residents. Mike Clark, Senior Lecturer at the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven and former FBI agent is on the guest panel.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 4]

WTNH, April 18, 2013: “University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 4]” Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 5]

WTIC FOX CT Morning News at 8, April 18, 2013: "University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 5]" Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 7]

WTNH Good Morning Connecticut at 5:30 AM, April 18, 2013: “University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 7]” Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 8]

WTIC FOX CT Morning News at 5, Apr 18, 2013: “ University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 8]" Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 6]

WTIC FOX CT Morning News at 7, April 18, 2013 [VIDEO 6]: Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many. Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many.

Honored UNC employee talks of how university failed athletes

newsobserver.com, April 18, 2013: "Honored UNC employee talks of how university failed athletes" Professor Allen Sack of the College of Business and president of the Drake Group praised Mary Willingham's efforts to "defend academic integrity in higher education from the corrosive aspects of commercialized college sports.”

UNH's Drake Group: NCAA needs to share profits with athletes

nhregister.com, April 18, 2013: “UNH's Drake Group: NCAA needs to share profits with athletes” Professor Allen Sack of the College of Business says “Allowing former and current college athletes to share revenue from the NCAA’s sale of their images, likenesses, and names is no more a violation of amateurism than paying for their educations, or conditioning the renewal of their scholarships each year on athletic performance.”

Meabh De Burca follows her dream

extratime.ie, Mèabh de Burca, April 18, 2013

Game Changer: How Subsidies to Chinese Industry Altered the World As We Knew It

sacbee.com, April 17, 2013: "Game Changer: How Subsidies to Chinese Industry Altered the World As We Knew It" In professor George Haley's new book "Subsidies to Chinese Industry: State Capitalism, Business Strategy and Trade Policy" he argues that industrial subsidies contributed significantly to China's success and may exceed thirty percent of industrial output in key industries.

UNH students, West Haven vets form friendships via art

nhregister.com, April 17, 2013: "UNH students, West Haven vets form friendships via art." University of New Haven students and veterans from the VA Connecticut Healthcare System’s West Haven Medical Center talk about the friendships they formed while developing a collaborative exhibit,

UNH Professor Awarded $500,000 NEH Grant for Documentary on American Communists

milford.patch.com, April 17, 2013: "UNH Professor Awarded $500,000 NEH Grant for Documentary on American Communists" Richard Wormser, an adjunct professor of criminal justice at UNH, has received a $500,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to produce a two-hour documentary film on American radicalism. Wormser’s project, “American Reds: The Failed Revolution,” is a two-hour documentary film intended for public television. It will tell the story of American radicalism between 1930 and 1960.

West Haven man's trial to begin in brother's slaying

legalpronews.findlaw.com, Henry Lee, April 17, 2013

Dozens gather for Boston Marathon prayer service at University of New Haven

nhregister.com, April 17, 2013: “Dozens gather for Boston Marathon prayer service at University of New Haven” About 50 members of the UNH community gathered near a peace pole and memorial trees near the Beckerman Recreation Center for the short prayer service for Boston sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government Association.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 1]

WTIC Fox 61 :: Apr 17, 2013 :: FOX CT News at 11 [VIDEO]: UNH students gathered on campus to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 2]

WTIC Fox 61:: Apr 17, 2013 :: FOX CT News at 10 [VIDEO 2]: UNH students gathered on campus to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 3]

WCTX :: Apr 17, 2013 :: News 8 at 10pm on MyTV9 [VIDEO 2]: UNH students gathered on campus to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

UNH holds memorial to honor bombing victims [VIDEO]

wtnh.com, April 17, 2013: "UNH holds memorial to honor bombing victims" At the University of New Haven, nearly 140 miles from Boston, a show of solidarity from students and faculty, many who grew up in Massachusetts.

Dozens gather for Boston Marathon prayer service at University of New Haven

nhregister.com, students, April 17, 2013

Experts: Serial trauma can take a serious toll

norwalkcitizenonline.com, Melissa Whitson, April 17, 2013

Experts: Serial trauma can take a serious toll

ctpost.com, Melissa Whitson, April 17, 2013

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 :: Gil Fried [AUDIO]

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 :: Gil Fried

Experts: Serial trauma can take a serious toll

Danbury News Times, April 16, 2013: "Experts: Serial trauma can take a serious toll" Professor Melissa Whitson of the college of Arts and Sciences talks about how communities can heal in the wake of events like the Boston Marathon bombing.

Jibey Asthappan on Boston Marathon bomb materials [AUDIO]

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 : Jibey Asthappan [AUDIO]

Jibey Asthappan on videos of Boston Marathon bombing [AUDIO]

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 :: Jibey Asthappan [AUDIO]

Jibey Asthappan and Mike Clark on Boston Marathon bombing [AUDIO]

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 Jibey Asthappan and Mike Clark [AUDIO]

Gil Friend on security at sports venues [AUDIO]

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 Gil Fried

How Violence In Public Places Shapes America's Psyche [AUDIO]

yourpublicmedia.org, Melissa Whitson, April 16, 2013

Experts: Serial trauma can take a serious toll

newstimes.com, Melissa Whitson, April 16, 2013

Security Officials Say Cellphones, Cameras Will Help Investigation

courant.com, Michael Clark, April 16, 2013

Are they amateur? It's still a great debate

dnj.com, tennessean.com, April 16, 2013: “Are they amateur? It's still a great debate” Professor Allen Sack of the College of Business co-authored a report challenging the NCAA’s definition of amateurism in response to an ongoing lawsuit filed by former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon and others. O'Bannon claims they deserve some of the revenue the NCAA collects by marketing and selling video games, television rights and licensing fees for their performance, photos and images.

West Haven man’s trial to begin in brother’s slaying

nhregister.com, Henry Lee, April 16, 2013

Melissa Whitson on healing community trauma [AUDIO]

WNPR-WPKT, April 16, 2013 [AUDIO]: UNH assistant professor Melissa Whitson is interviewed about how communities cope with psychological trauma in the wake of events like the Boston Marathon bombing.

Gil Fried on the Boston Marathon bombing and security at sporting events [VIDEO 5]

Fox 61 WTIC News at 8, April 16, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH professor Gil Fried talks about why events like the Boston Marathon are potential criminal targets.

Gil Fried on sports event security [AUDIO]

WTIC-1080AM, April 16, 2013 [AUDIO]: UNH professor Gil Fried discusses crowd management and sports event security.

Gil Fried, Jibey Asthappan on Boston Marathon bombing [AUDIO]

WTIC-1080AM, April 16 [AUDIO]: UNH professor Gil Fried comments on event security and UNH professor Jibey Asthappan comments on the type of the bomb that detonated at the Boston Marathon.

West Haven man’s trial to begin in brother’s slaying

New Haven Register, April 16, 2013:: Henry Lee

Mike Clark on Boston Marathon bombing [AUDIO]

WQUN, April 16, 2013 [AUDIO]: Mike Clark on the Boston Marathon bombings.

Peter Valentin on the Boston Marathon crime scene [AUDIO]

WNPR-WPKT, April 16, 2013: UNH professor and retired state trooper Peter Valentin analyzes the Boston Marathon as a crime scene and the role of police presence at public events.

Mike Clark on Boston Marathon [AUDIO]

WNPR-WPKT, April 16, 2013 [AUDIO]: Mike Clark on the Boston Marathon.

The Evolution of Amateurism

Inside Higher Ed, April 16, 2013: UNH associate professor Allen Sack comments on the NCAA's definition of amateurism, in a report issued by the Drake Group based at UNH and of which he is the president. "In short, amateurism in intercollegiate athletics is whatever the NCAA says it is," the report reads.

Mike Clark, Jibey Asthappan on Boston Marathon bombing [AUDIO]

WTIC-1080AM, April 16 [AUDIO]: UNH professor Mike Clark comments on event security and UNH professor Jibey Asthappan comments on the effects of the bomb that detonated at the Boston Marathon.

Security Officials Say Cellphones, Cameras Will Help Investigation

Hartford Courant, April 16, 2013: UNH professor Mike Clark, a retired FBI agent who worked the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, comments on how the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing will likely proceed.

Meriden Chamber salutes Protein Sciences’ leadership; Coombs gains new honor; Clancy adds two roles; UNH awards entrepreneurs

Hartford Business Journal, April 15, 2013: Two Connecticut students were among four high-school seniors who won four-year scholarships in UNH's College of Business Scholarship Challenge competition.

College Start “Overwhelms” Star Seniors

New Haven Independent, April 15, 2013: Solanlly Canas and Chastity Berrios, the top two seniors at New Haven's High School in the Community are featured in an article about the obstcles faced by highly gifted but financially and socially challenged students.

UNH Students in a Virtual Pen Pal Exchange with Chinese Students

Milford Patch, April 15, 2013: Seven UNH students studying Mandarin and taking part in a modern version of the pen pal exchange with eight students from Sanjiang University in Nanjing, China. Rather than pick up a pen and write, they Skype for an hour each week—the first half hour in Mandarin, the second in English.

Gil Fried on the Boston Marathon bombing and security at sporting events [VIDEO 1]

Fox 61 WTIC News at 11, April 15, 2013 [VIDEO 1]: UNH professor Gil Fried discusses safety and security at sports events in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Gil Fried on the Boston Marathon bombing and security at sporting events [VIDEO 2]

Fox 61 WTIC News at 10, April 15, 2013 [VIDEO 2]: UNH professor Gil Fried discusses safety and security at sports events in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Gil Fried on the Boston Marathon bombing and security at sporting events [VIDEO 3]

Fox 61 WTIC News at 5, April 15, 2013 [VIDEO 3]: UNH professor Gil Fried discusses safety and security at sports events in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Gil Fried on the Boston Marathon bombing and security at sporting events [VIDEO 4]

Fox 61 WTIC News at 5, April 15, 2013 [VIDEO 4]: UNH professor Gil Fried discusses safety and security at sports events in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

UNH ROTC annual Blackhawk exercises [VIDEO 3]

WTNH Good Morning Connecticut at 5am, April 12, 2013 [VIDEO 3]: UNH's ROTC executes an annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise.

Black Hawk helicopter lands at UNH

WTNH.com, April 11, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH's ROTC executes an annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise.

UNH ROTC's annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise [VIDEO 1]

WCTX News at 8, April 11, 2013 [VIDEO 1]: UNH's ROTC executes an annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise.

UNH ROTC's annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise [VIDEO 2]

WTNH News 8 at 5, April 11, 2013 [VIDEO 2]: UNH's ROTC executes an annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise.

Gitmo must go

New Haven Independent, April 11, 2013: Jim Douglass, an author who’s doing research at UNH about the Bobby Kennedy assassination, participated in a rally in New Haven to call on President Barack Obama to fulfill a campaign promise to shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention center, which opened after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, to hold “enemy combatants.”

Talcott Mountain Science Center shares an evening with Dr. Henry Lee

The Simsbury News, April 10, 2013: UNH's Henry C. Lee inspired a sold out crowd at Talcott Mountain Science Center and Academy with a presentation to students and their families.

Sparta student wins 4-year college scholarship

Sparta Independent, April 9, 2013: Mitchell Fliss is among four entrepreneurial high school seniors who won UNH's College of Business Scholarship Challenge competition.

Public invited to see Black Hawk helicopter at University of New Haven

nhregister.com, April 9, 2013: “Public invited to see Black Hawk helicopter at University of New Haven” The public is invited to check out a Black Hawk helicopter Thursday that is picking up University of New Haven ROTC students.

Wallingford police chief takes heat but still gets high marks

Meriden Record Journal, April 8, 2013: Wallingford police chief Douglas Dortenzio '79 BS is featured.

George Haley on China manufacturing [AUDIO]

WTIC AM, April 6, 2013: UNH professor George Haley's work investigating China's trade and manufacturing practices was the topic on WTIC AM.

Educating Private Ryan [VIDEO]

New Haven Independent, April 5, 2013: Ryan Kajtor '11 is featured as "Cop of the Week."

Top law enforcement officials - including CBS' John Miller - talk about Mingo sheriff shooting [VIDEO]

WYMT/WKYT, April 5, 2013: UNH lecturer Peter Valentin comments on the shooting death of Eugene Crum, the sheriff in Mingo County, W.Va. "These incidents are happening in places that we have considered safe," he said. "And it just reinforces the idea that we're taught all the time...that there is no safe place."

GOP keeps distance from NRA (GOP sprinting towards irrelevancy)

The HIll, April 5, 2013: Former U.S. representative Chris Shays, currently a UNH Distinguished Fellow in Public Service, comments on the NRA's aggressive stance in the current national debate over gun laws. “The NRA has made it more difficult for members to vote with them based on their statements,” he notes.

New Haven begins spring football

New Haven Register, April 4, 2013: The Chargers will use last season's experience to fuel spring football as UNH begins its first practice for the coming season. The Chargers will play its annual spring game on Saturday, April 27 at Ralph DellaCamera Stadium at 10:30 a.m.

Four on the Ground Floor

Business New Haven, April 4, 2013: “Four on the Ground Floor” Four entrepreneurial high school seniors are the top winners in the University of New Haven’s College of Business Scholarship Challenge competition. The four students, who will enter UNH in the fall, are part of a nationwide competition that required them to write a business plan, create a Facebook page and justify a business idea. Each of them will be awarded full-tuition scholarships for four years. The prize is worth more than $120,000 for each and represents a total commitment by UNH of nearly half a million dollars.

Hoyt Island will become new bird sanctuary

The Hour, April 3, 2013: UNH adjunct professor Anthony Zemba explores Hoyt Island, Connecticut's newest bird sancturary.

'Midnight Run' brings daylight to many lives

The Catholic Transcript, April 3, 2013: UNH students volunteer for a program called Midnight Sandwich Run, which provides meals to the homeless.

Art study in the United States for Chinese creative culture

www.ce.cn (Chinese media), April 2, 2013: UNH is on a list of universities mentioned as a destination for Chinese students to study art.

Real Scholarships Need to Make a Comeback

U.S. News & World Report, April 2, 2013: UNH professor Allen Sack details his advocacy for student-athlete entitlement with regard to academic opportunity.

University of New Haven offers 'MBA for a Day' program

New Haven Register, March 30, 2013: UNH's College of Business will hold an “MBA for a Day” program on April 13 to give prospective students a taste of what an MBA from UNH can deliver.

Author of book found at Lanza’s house fears stigma

Connecticut Post, March 30, 2013: Many are still struggling to make sense of the items law enforcement officials found in the Lanza home. These revelations are probably just the first of many about the home, says UNH lecturer Peter Valentin, a retired State Police detective.

Still many unanswered questions about Lanzas

Connecticut Post, March 30, 2013: Many are still struggling to make sense of the items law enforcement officials found in the Lanza home. These revelations are probably just the first of many about the home, says Peter Valentin, a retired state police detective who now teaches forensic science at UNH. "As information is uncovered there are a lot of things to follow up on."

Newtown search warrants: Lanza was a 'shut-in' with an arsenal

Middletown Press, March 29, 2013: UNH forensic science lecturer Peter Valentin and UNH professor William Tafoya, who is also a retired FBI agent, comment on newly released search warrants of Adam Lanza’s home.

I Screamed...DANIEL!!!

New Haven Independent, March 29, 2013: Celebrated hip-hop voodoo violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain‘s 20-day New Haven residency (hosted by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra) took him to UNH and a Seymour middle school this week. He writes about it in the latest installment of a diary he’s keeping for the Independent.

Improved Culture Conditions for the Growth and Detection of Borrelia from Human Serum

International Journal of Medical Sciences, March 29, 2013: UNH professor Eva Sapi's research presenting a method to cultivate Borrelia spirochetes from human serum samples with high efficiency is published online.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 8]

Fox CT Morning News at 9, March 29, 2013 [VIDEO 8]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 7]

Fox CT Morning News at 5, March 29, 2013 [VIDEO 7]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 6]

Fox CT Morning News at 4:30, March 29, 2013 [VIDEO 6]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Questions linger about Lanza’s mindset

Connecticut Post, March 29, 2013: Despite a wealth of evidence collected from Adam Lanza's home by investigators, the release of previously sealed documents has left many questions unanswered. UNH lecturer Peter Valentin, a retired Connecticut State Police detective, said the shooter's mother Nancy Lanza, was clearly allowing and financing the purchase of firearms based on the warrants' disclosures.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 5]

WTNH News 8 at 11, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO 5]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 4]

Fox CT News at 11, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO 4]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Michael Jenkins on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 1]

WVIT NBC Connecticut News at 11, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO 1]: UNH professor Michael Jenkins is interviewed about recently released search warrants for the home of Nancy and Adam Lanza.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [AUDIO 4]

WTIC AM, March 28, 2013 [AUDIO 4]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [AUDIO 3]

WTIC AM, March 28, 2013 [AUDIO 3]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [AUDIO 2]

WTIC AM, March 28, 2013 [AUDIO 2]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 3]

WCTX News 8 at 10pm, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO 3]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Who were Nancy and Adam Lanza?

Stamford Advocate, March 28, 2013: William Tafoya, professor and director of the national security program at UNH, comments on newly released public search warrants relating to Nancy and Adam Lanza's home life. "I'm guessing that, given her son's condition, she thought `I've got to find him something he's interested in,'" he says. That something turned out to be guns, he adds.

Newtown search warrants: Sandy Hook School was Lanza's 'life,' witness says

New Haven Register, March 28, 2013: UNH forensic science lecturer Peter Valentin and UNH professor William Tafoya, who is also a retired FBI agent, comment on newly released search warrants of Adam Lanza’s home.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [AUDIO 1]

WTIC AM, March 28, 2013 [AUDIO 1]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on technology and missing persons cases [VIDEO]

Fox-61 (WTIC) (June 17): Peter Valentin on technology and missing persons cases [VIDEO] Peter Valentin, member of UNH's criminal justice faculty, talks about how technology is a vital tool in solving missing persons cases.

Peter Valentin on Meriden taser death [VIDEO]

Fox-61 WTIC (June 10): Peter Valentin on Meriden taser death [VIDEO] Peter Valentin, member of UNH’s criminal justice's faculty, comments on the investigation of a death in which a Meriden man died after being tasered by police.

UNH students create fuel efficient car for competition [VIDEO 2]

WTNH.com (June 3): “UNH students create fuel efficient car for competition" Engineering students at the University of New Haven have developed a car that can go more than 600 miles on a gallon of gas. The car will compete at an international super-mileage competition to be held in Michigan this weekend.

Driven To Improve Gas Mileage – To 800 MPG? [VIDEO 2]

Fox CT (June 3): “Driven To Improve Gas Mileage – To 800 MPG?" [VIDEO] Mechanical engineering students at the University of New Haven have built a car designed to get 800 miles to the gallon. The team will take their technical talents to the track at the Annual International Super Mileage Competition in Marshall, Mich., on Friday.

UNH students create fuel efficient car for competition [VIDEO 1]

WTNH.com (June 3): “UNH students create fuel efficient car for competition" Engineering students at the University of New Haven have developed a car that can go more than 600 miles on a gallon of gas. The car will compete at an international super-mileage competition to be held in Michigan this weekend.

Driven To Improve Gas Mileage – To 800 MPG? [VIDEO 1]

Fox CT (June 3): “Driven To Improve Gas Mileage – To 800 MPG?" [VIDEO] Mechanical engineering students at the University of New Haven have built a car designed to get 800 miles to the gallon. The team will take their technical talents to the track at the Annual International Super Mileage Competition in Marshall, Mich., on Friday.

Eva Sapi on Lyme disease [AUDIO]

WSHU (May 19): Eva Sapi on Lyme disease [AUDIO] Eva Sapi, member of UNH's biology and environmental science department, comments on Lyme disease at UNH's annual symposium on Lyme disease.

Noel Sardalla on collaborative art [VIDEO]

Smilow Cancer Hospital (May 17): Noel Sardalla '14 is the subject of a short documentary on collaborative art and its role at Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Friendly fire led to officer's shooting during Boston manhunt [VIDEO]

CNN (May 16): “Friendly fire led to officer's shooting during Boston manhunt" John DeCarlo, member of UNH's criminal justice faculty, comments on the role of "friendly fire" during the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt. "In high-pressure situations, police often experience 'contagion shooting,' he notes.

John DeCarlo on contagion shooting in Boston manhunt [VIDEO]

CNN (May 15): John DeCarlo on contagion shooting in Boston manhunt. [VIDEO] John DeCarlo, member of UNH's criminal justice faculty, comments on the role of "friendly fire" during the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt.

Elizabeth Davis and three UNH scholarship winners [VIDEO]

Fox-61 (WTIC), (May 14): Elizabeth Davis, dean of UNH's College of Business and 3 winners of the College of Business Scholarship Challenge competition - Evan Souza, Mitchell Fliss and Demetri Smith - are interviewed.

Jibey Asthappan on online privacy and social media [VIDEO]

WTNH TV8 (May 13): Jibey Asthappan on online privacy and social media [VIDEO] UNH criminal justice faculty member Jibey Asthappan comments on expectations of privacy with regard to social media.

Kenneth Gray on missing persons [VIDEO]

WTIC Fox Connecticut (May 10): “Kenneth Gray on missing persons” University of New Haven lecturer and former FBI special agent Kenneth Gray discusses the process of finding a missing person.

Michael Jenkins on cell phones in prison [VIDEO]

WVIT NBC Connecticut May 9 “Michael Jenkins on cell phones in prison” UNH professor Michael Jenkins discusses why cell phones are contraband in Connecticut prisons.

Noel Sardalla on arts for healing at Smilow Cancer Hospital [VIDEO]

WTIC Fox Morning News, May 9, 2013: UNH student and employee Noel Sardalla talks about being an arts volunteer for Smilow Cancer Hospital. Footage courtesy of WTIC Fox Morning News.

Institute for Study of Violent Groups at UNH compiles firearms violence data [VIDEO]

WVIT NBC Connecticut News at 5 May 1 “Institute for Study of Violent Groups at UNH compiles firearms violence data ” The Institute for the Study of Violent Groups at the University of New Haven in conjunction with the Lee College Center for Analytics and a professor from Yale University’s Department of Emergency Medicine have joined to create a central repository where firearms violence can be linked and made available for fundamental research on which to base policy.

ISVG seeks funding for gun violence data collection in Connecticut [AUDIO]

WSHU May 1 “ISVG seeks funding for gun violence data collection and research in Connecticut” Daniel Mabrey of the ISVG at UNH discusses the need for funding of a gun violence data collection and research in Connecticut

Demetri Smith wins UNH Scholarship Challenge [VIDEO]

News 12 CT April 30 “Demetri Smith wins Scholarship Challenge” [VIDEO] Bridgeport resident Demetri Smith wins a four year scholarship to UNH for his business plan as part of the Scholarship Challenge Program.

Expert Explains How To Investigate A Massive Crime Scene [VIDEO]

Fox CT April 27, 2013 “Expert Explains How To Investigate A Massive Crime Scene”

'Night Rainbow' laser-light show heralds New Haven’s 375th birthday [VIDEO]

nhregister.com, April 22, 2013: “'Night Rainbow' laser-light show heralds New Haven’s 375th birthday” [VIDEO] As part of New Haven's 375th birthday celebrations featuring a dramatic laser-light rainbow, UNH professor Matthew Griffiths of the College of Arts and Sciences will give a talk about the science behind lasers and optics, at 4 p.m. on April 27 at Co-Op Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College St.

Peter Valentin on the investigation of the Boston Marathon suspects [VIDEO]

WVIT NBC Connecticut News at 6, Apr 20, 2013: “Peter Valentin on the investigation of the Boston Marathon suspects” [VIDEO] Professor Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven comments on the news that the FBI had prior knowledge of one of the Marathon bombers.

Peter Valentin on next steps for the Boston Marathon bombing investigation [VIDEO]

WVIT Apr 19, 2013 NBC Connecticut News at 530: “Peter Valentin on next steps for the Boston Marathon bombing investigation” [VIDEO] Professor Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven comments on the next steps of the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing.

Boston Marathon Bombing Coverage [AUDIO]

yourpublicmedia.org, April 19, 2013: “Boston Marathon Bombing Coverage” [AUDIO] WNPR ongoing coverage of the investigation and manhunt for Boston marathon bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev. As the search takes over the greater Boston area, it also has implications for Connecticut residents. Mike Clark, Senior Lecturer at the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven and former FBI agent is on the guest panel.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 4]

WTNH, April 18, 2013: “University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 4]” Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 7]

WTNH Good Morning Connecticut at 5:30 AM, April 18, 2013: “University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 7]” Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 8]

WTIC FOX CT Morning News at 5, Apr 18, 2013: “ University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 8]" Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 6]

WTIC FOX CT Morning News at 7, April 18, 2013 [VIDEO 6]: Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many. Students at the University of New Haven gathered together to reflect upon the recent Boston Marathon bombings that killed and injured many.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 1]

WTIC Fox 61 :: Apr 17, 2013 :: FOX CT News at 11 [VIDEO]: UNH students gathered on campus to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 2]

WTIC Fox 61:: Apr 17, 2013 :: FOX CT News at 10 [VIDEO 2]: UNH students gathered on campus to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

University of New Haven students gather to remember Boston Marathon victims [VIDEO 3]

WCTX :: Apr 17, 2013 :: News 8 at 10pm on MyTV9 [VIDEO 2]: UNH students gathered on campus to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Melissa Whitson on healing community trauma [AUDIO]

WNPR-WPKT, April 16, 2013 [AUDIO]: UNH assistant professor Melissa Whitson is interviewed about how communities cope with psychological trauma in the wake of events like the Boston Marathon bombing.

Gil Fried on the Boston Marathon bombing and security at sporting events [VIDEO 5]

Fox 61 WTIC News at 8, April 16, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH professor Gil Fried talks about why events like the Boston Marathon are potential criminal targets.

Gil Fried on sports event security [AUDIO]

WTIC-1080AM, April 16, 2013 [AUDIO]: UNH professor Gil Fried discusses crowd management and sports event security.

Gil Fried, Jibey Asthappan on Boston Marathon bombing [AUDIO]

WTIC-1080AM, April 16 [AUDIO]: UNH professor Gil Fried comments on event security and UNH professor Jibey Asthappan comments on the type of the bomb that detonated at the Boston Marathon.

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 :: Gil Fried [AUDIO]

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 :: Gil Fried

Jibey Asthappan on Boston Marathon bomb materials [AUDIO]

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 : Jibey Asthappan [AUDIO]

Jibey Asthappan on videos of Boston Marathon bombing [AUDIO]

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 :: Jibey Asthappan [AUDIO]

Jibey Asthappan and Mike Clark on Boston Marathon bombing [AUDIO]

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 Jibey Asthappan and Mike Clark [AUDIO]

Gil Friend on security at sports venues [AUDIO]

WTICAM :: Apr 16, 2013 Gil Fried

How Violence In Public Places Shapes America's Psyche [AUDIO]

yourpublicmedia.org, Melissa Whitson, April 16, 2013

Mike Clark on Boston Marathon bombing [AUDIO]

WQUN, April 16, 2013 [AUDIO]: Mike Clark on the Boston Marathon bombings.

Mike Clark, Jibey Asthappan on Boston Marathon bombing [AUDIO]

WTIC-1080AM, April 16 [AUDIO]: UNH professor Mike Clark comments on event security and UNH professor Jibey Asthappan comments on the effects of the bomb that detonated at the Boston Marathon.

Peter Valentin on the Boston Marathon crime scene [AUDIO]

WNPR-WPKT, April 16, 2013: UNH professor and retired state trooper Peter Valentin analyzes the Boston Marathon as a crime scene and the role of police presence at public events.

Mike Clark on Boston Marathon [AUDIO]

WNPR-WPKT, April 16, 2013 [AUDIO]: Mike Clark on the Boston Marathon.

Gil Fried on the Boston Marathon bombing and security at sporting events [VIDEO 1]

Fox 61 WTIC News at 11, April 15, 2013 [VIDEO 1]: UNH professor Gil Fried discusses safety and security at sports events in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Gil Fried on the Boston Marathon bombing and security at sporting events [VIDEO 2]

Fox 61 WTIC News at 10, April 15, 2013 [VIDEO 2]: UNH professor Gil Fried discusses safety and security at sports events in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Gil Fried on the Boston Marathon bombing and security at sporting events [VIDEO 3]

Fox 61 WTIC News at 5, April 15, 2013 [VIDEO 3]: UNH professor Gil Fried discusses safety and security at sports events in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Gil Fried on the Boston Marathon bombing and security at sporting events [VIDEO 4]

Fox 61 WTIC News at 5, April 15, 2013 [VIDEO 4]: UNH professor Gil Fried discusses safety and security at sports events in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

UNH ROTC annual Blackhawk exercises [VIDEO 3]

WTNH Good Morning Connecticut at 5am, April 12, 2013 [VIDEO 3]: UNH's ROTC executes an annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise.

UNH ROTC's annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise [VIDEO 1]

WCTX News at 8, April 11, 2013 [VIDEO 1]: UNH's ROTC executes an annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise.

UNH ROTC's annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise [VIDEO 2]

WTNH News 8 at 5, April 11, 2013 [VIDEO 2]: UNH's ROTC executes an annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise.

Black Hawk helicopter lands at UNH

WTNH.com, April 11, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH's ROTC executes an annual Blackhawk helicopter exercise.

Educating Private Ryan [VIDEO]

New Haven Independent, April 5, 2013: Ryan Kajtor '11 is featured as "Cop of the Week."

George Haley on China manufacturing [AUDIO]

WTIC AM, April 6, 2013: UNH professor George Haley's work investigating China's trade and manufacturing practices was the topic on WTIC AM.

Top law enforcement officials - including CBS' John Miller - talk about Mingo sheriff shooting [VIDEO]

WYMT/WKYT, April 5, 2013: UNH lecturer Peter Valentin comments on the shooting death of Eugene Crum, the sheriff in Mingo County, W.Va. "These incidents are happening in places that we have considered safe," he said. "And it just reinforces the idea that we're taught all the time...that there is no safe place."

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 8]

Fox CT Morning News at 9, March 29, 2013 [VIDEO 8]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 7]

Fox CT Morning News at 5, March 29, 2013 [VIDEO 7]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 6]

Fox CT Morning News at 4:30, March 29, 2013 [VIDEO 6]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 5]

WTNH News 8 at 11, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO 5]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 4]

Fox CT News at 11, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO 4]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Michael Jenkins on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 1]

WVIT NBC Connecticut News at 11, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO 1]: UNH professor Michael Jenkins is interviewed about recently released search warrants for the home of Nancy and Adam Lanza.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [AUDIO 4]

WTIC AM, March 28, 2013 [AUDIO 4]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [AUDIO 3]

WTIC AM, March 28, 2013 [AUDIO 3]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 3]

WCTX News 8 at 10pm, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO 3]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [AUDIO 1]

WTIC AM, March 28, 2013 [AUDIO 1]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Items found in Lanza's home give police profile of murderer [VIDEO]

WFSB, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH professor William Tafoya comments on the contents of the five recently released search warrants on the Lanza home.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 2]

Fox CT News at 5, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO]]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Peter Valentin on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 1]

WTNH News 8 at 5pm, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH lecturer and retired state police officer Peter Valentin comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

William Tafoya on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 1]

WFSB Eyewitness News at 530, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO 1]: UNH professor and retired FBI agent William Tafoya comments on the newly released search warrants of the Lanza home in Newtown.

Michael Jenkins on Lanza home search warrants [VIDEO 2]

WVIT NBC Connecticut News at 530, March 28, 2013 [VIDEO 2]: UNH professor Michael Jenkins is interviewed about recently released search warrants for the home of Nancy and Adam Lanza.

John DeCarlo on Honda thefts [VIDEO]

WVIT NBC, March 14, 2013 [VIDEO]: Associate professor and former police chief John DeCarlo discusses why Hondas are a popular target for auto theft.

Mario Gaboury on first responders, trauma [AUDIO]

WQUN, March 14, 2013 [AUDIO]: Mario Gaboury, dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, discusses the effects of trauma on first responders and victims of crime.

University of New Haven men's basketball in postseason tourney [VIDEO]

WTNH, March 14, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH men’s basketball is in the Division II tournament for the first time in 9 years.

Joel Marks on meteor monitoring petition [VIDEO]

WTIC, March 5, 2013: UNH professor emeritus Joel Marks discusses his online petition to monitor meteors like the one that recently exploded over Russia.

Keeping it in the Family: Succession Planning [AUDIO]

WNPR, March 3, 2013 [AUDIO]: Paul Sessions, head of the Center for Family Business at the UNH discusses the special challenges of family owned businesses. Rebroadcast from 10/1/12.

Elizabeth Christian on media coverage of gun control debate [AUDIO]

Alison Slade Show (Genesis Communications Network), March 3, 2013 [AUDIO]: UNH assistant professor Elizabeth Christian discusses media coverage on the gun control debate on the Alison Slade Show.

West Haven students offered 50% scholarships [VIDEO][1]

NBC Connecticut, February 28, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH and the West Haven school district announced a major partnership offering 50% tuition scholarships for West Haven High School graduates who have been admitted to UNH.

West Haven students offered 50% scholarships [VIDEO][2]

WTIC Fox CT, February 28, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH and the West Haven school district announced a major partnership offering 50% tuition scholarships for West Haven High School graduates who have been admitted to UNH.

Reducing state police at casinos [VIDEO]

WTNH, February 28, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH associate professor Mike Lawlor, who is also the Governor's Criminal Justice Advisor, comments on the reduction of state police at CT casinos on tribal lands.

Chef Jeff Trombetta on Better Connecticut [VIDEO]

WFSB Better Connecticut, February 28, 2013: UNH adjunct professor Jeffry Trombetta demonstrates an easy recipe for broiled chicken with vegetables.

Sikorsky flies over UNH for National Engineers Week [VIDEO]

New Haven Register, February 22, 2013: A Sikorsky S-76 helicopter flew over UNH's Maxcy Quad as part of an event marking National Engineers Week.

Chris Shays joins University of New Haven [AUDIO][3]

WCBS, February 20, 2013 [AUDIO]: Former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays is now a distinguished fellow in public service at the University of New Haven. UNH President Steven H. Kaplan says Shays can provide students with an exposure to his first-hand experience in high levels of government.

Chris Shays joins University of New Haven [VIDEO][1]

WTNH, February 20, 2013 [VIDEO]: Former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays is now a distinguished fellow in public service at the University of New Haven. UNH President Steven H. Kaplan says Shays can provide students with an exposure to his first-hand experience in high levels of government.

Chris Shays joins University of New Haven [AUDIO][1]

WNPR-WPKT, February 20, 2013 [AUDIO]: Former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays is now a distinguished fellow in public service at the University of New Haven. UNH President Steven H. Kaplan says Shays can provide students with an exposure to his first-hand experience in high levels of government.

Chris Shays joins University of New Haven [AUDIO][2]

WTIC AM, February 20, 2013 [AUDIO]: Former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays is now a distinguished fellow in public service at the University of New Haven. UNH President Steven H. Kaplan says Shays can provide students with an exposure to his first-hand experience in high levels of government.

Chris Shays joins University of New Haven [VIDEO][2]

WTNH, February 20, 2013 [VIDEO][2]: Former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays is now a distinguished fellow in public service at the University of New Haven. UNH President Steven H. Kaplan says Shays can provide students with an exposure to his first-hand experience in high levels of government.

Chris Shays joins University of New Haven [VIDEO][3]

WVIT, February 20, 2013 [VIDEO][3]: Former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays is now a distinguished fellow in public service at the University of New Haven. UNH President Steven H. Kaplan says Shays can provide students with an exposure to his first-hand experience in high levels of government.

Stanley Konesky on juvenile remediation [VIDEO]

WCTX, February 20, 2013 [VIDEO]: Stanley Konesky, criminal justice adjunct at the University of New Haven, discusses juvenile delinquency remediation.

Gary Fetzer on "Presidents' Day" [VIDEO]

Fox CT Morning News, February 19, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH lecturer Gary Fetzer talks about why "Presidents' Day" may not be what we think it is.

John DeCarlo on Project Longevity [VIDEO]

Stan Simpson Show, February 9, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH associate professor and former police chief John DeCarlo talks about Project Longevity, an initiative aimed at building a partnership between community members, service organizations and law enforcement to deter homicides and shootings in Connecticut.

Henry Lee speaks to gifted students at Beecher School [VIDEO]

WTNH, February 7, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH's Dr. Henry Lee is back in Connecticut after a recent seven country lecture tour, where he spoke to fifth through eighth graders in the 'Talented and Gifted' program at Beecher Magnet School in New Haven.

Anonymous OpLastResort Claims Hack On Government Site, Posts 4,000 Bank Exec Credentials [VIDEO]

Huffington Post, February 4, 2013 [VIDEO]: William Tafoya, head of the National Security Program at UNH, is interviewed about recent activity by the Internet activist group Anonymous who claimed responsibility for the apparent hack of a U.S. government website on Feb. 3.

Chris Shays named Distinguished Fellow in Public Service [VIDEO]

News 12 Connecticut, February 2, 2013 [VIDEO]: Former U.s. representative Chris Shays has been named a Distinguished Fellow in Public Service at UNH.

Chris Shays named Distinguished Fellow in Public Service [VIDEO]

News 12 Connecticut, February 1, 2013 [VIDEO]: Former U.S. representative Chris Shays has been named a Distinguished Fellow in Public Service at UNH.

New NHPD sargeants to attend "Command College" at UNH [VIDEO]

WVIT NBC Connecticut, February 1, 2013 [VIDEO]: Newly-promoted New Haven Police Department sargeants will be part of the inaugural "Command College" at UNH.

David Robinson on Employment Discrimination (AUDIO)

Jim Bohannon Show, January 29, 2013 [AUDIO]: Adjunct professor David A. Robinson discusses his new book on how employers can avoid employment discrimination.

UNH prepares for flu [Video]

WTIC Fox 61, January 11, 2013: UNH director of media relations Karen Grava discusses UNH's preparations for flu season.

John DeCarlo on New Haven's community policing strategies [VIDEO]

WTIC, January 9, 2013 [VIDEO]: UNH professor and former chief of police (Branford, CT) John DeCarlo comments on the success of New Haven's community policing strategies.

UNH Women's Basketball helps teach 4th graders [VIDEO]

WTNH, January 9, 2013 [VIDEO]: The UNH Women's Basketball team sponsored "Class at the Court," a day for West Haven fourth graders to visit the campus and learn about college preparation. "Class at the Court" is part of UNH's broader efforts to provide student athletes a chance to give back to the local community.

New Haven's Rossomando Division II Coach Of Year [VIDEO]

WTNH, January 7, 2013: UNH football coach Pete Rossomando has been named the 2012 Liberty Mutual Division II coach of the year. The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award recognizes coaches for sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility and excellence on and off the field.