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Claire Glynn, Ph.D., an educator, researcher, scientist, and cold case investigator in the innovative field of forensic genetic genealogy, has been included in Connecticut Magazine’s Class of 2022 “40 Under 40” list of notable leaders who are making an important impact in their fields and across the state of Connecticut.
Throughout his three decades as an educator, Darryl Mack ’91 has served as a leader in his school district and community, as well as a mentor to his students. He is committed to creating opportunities for all students, in particular, boys and young men of color.
The student-led publication enables Chargers of all majors to share their thoughts, reflections, and ideas on a variety of topics, and it has already drawn international readership.
Gabriela Garcia-Perez ’24, the founding director for the Community Integration Mentoring Program, recently hosted an event in New Haven that brought students of diverse backgrounds together to create care bags for individuals facing homelessness.
Theresa Bloom ’17, ’18 MBA has fond memories of going to baseball games as a kid. She has now returned to her home state of California, working as a marketing manager for the baseball team she grew up cheering for, helping to create meaningful memories for the team’s growing fanbase.
Meet Valentina Seffer, Ph.D., who says serving as assistant dean of the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, is a “dream job.” She enjoys introducing students studying abroad – including the group visiting now – to her home country, sharing her passions for Italian food, language, art, and history.
As part of the culminating event of the University’s MLK Celebration, Dr. Yohuru Williams spoke to members of the University community, encouraging them to live by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words, urging them to connect his vision with the University’s mission.
Jamison Scott '04 EMBA leads ManufactureCT at a time of great promise and opportunity for a field with nearly 8,000 open jobs across Connecticut. He works daily to let young people, educators, second-career seekers and the public know all that awaits them in a manufacturing career.
I am grateful for the opportunities my classmates and I had to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy as part of the University’s weeklong MLK Celebration. I am proud to honor his vision and the power it has to continue to change the world for the better.
In the year and a half since its opening, the University’s Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation is having a significant impact on students’ educational experience and is creating new ways for Chargers to collaborate and create.
I am excited to spend the next nearly three months studying at the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, and I am looking forward to the opportunities I will have to explore and immerse myself in a new culture.
The University’s Class of 2021 is enjoying great success, with more than 97 percent of the undergraduate class and 95 percent of the graduate class employed full- or part-time, continuing their education, in active military service, or engaged in a post-graduate service opportunity.
Ophelie Rowe-Allen, Ed.D., found creative ways to build community when she took on the role of Dean of Students amid a global pandemic. Now, she is working with a team of University leaders to develop new campus-wide initiatives on fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
As part of the University’s MLK Celebration, several members of the University community who embody Dr. King’s ideals were honored for their dedication to making a difference in the University community and beyond.
Josie Schmidt ’22 and Nic Demichele ’22 recently returned from Aspen, CO, where they networked with industry professionals and gained meaningful work experience at the Winter X Games – even earning Impact Awards in recognition of their dedication for going the extra mile.
As president of the University’s Black Student Union, I am grateful that so many supported our recent Black Lives Matter Flag Raising event at the University. I want the University community to know that we aren’t saying all lives don’t matter, but that all lives can’t matter if Black Lives Don’t Matter.
Five of the University’s Master of Public Health candidates have earned prestigious scholarships from the Society for Public Health Education that will enable them to attend a conference this spring, supporting their continued education and important work in the field.
The University of New Haven’s new relationship with the Amity Transition Academy is enabling students with special needs to gain meaningful work experience as they transition from high school and prepare for their next job.
Khyati Anil Rustagi ’23 MPH recently collaborated with her mentors on a scoping review of dental education practices during the pandemic, and she is looking forward to presenting their research at a conference in March.
Jeffrey Fletcher ’79 has expanded the collection of African American artifacts his mother started decades earlier, establishing a museum in Stratford, Conn., to ensure that the pieces tell a story to enhance education of African American history.
