Info For:
Charger
Nation Training News
Read the latest University news, check out feature stories about signature University programs, or see our faculty quoted in some of the most well-known newspapers, TV shows, and radio programs.
News Categories
The University of New Haven’s Riyadh campus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the King Abdullah Humanitarian Foundation to collaborate on developing one of the Kingdom’s first specialized academic tracks in nonprofit leadership. The announcement was also highlighted by Arab News as well as by Cairo Scene.
Sarah Shultz, dean of the School of Health Sciences and a biomechanist, discussed the benefits provided by GLP-1 drugs, as part of an ESPN story examining the comeback of tennis legend Serena Williams.
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses what motorists should do if they find themselves in a road-rage situation and the challenges law enforcement face in being able to intercede. (Interview begins at 16:05.)
Karl Weiss ’21 M.S. has joined SGI Global as Vice President of Global Operations and Business Development, bringing more than three decades of experience spanning federal law enforcement, international security, government advisory work, and global mission support.
Larry Roberts ’10 M.S. has been named the director of public works in Westport. He brings more than three decades in public service to the role.
Cameron Oden, assistant professor and coordinator of the M.S. in Environmental Engineering, comments on the environmental impact of a UPS flight crash last fall.
Hartford Business Journal: Jennifer Jackson ’88 MBA, CEO of the Connecticut Hospital Association, and Lou Gianquinto ’99 MBA, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, were featured in the Hartford Business Journal’s 2026 list of “Power 25 Healthcare.”
Tom Huber ’30, the first Australian-born football player to receive a Division I offer to play quarterback, discusses his decision to join the Chargers football team.
Elisabeth Anton, adjunct professor of finance, comments on the hidden economics of premium rewards credit cards.
Incoming forensic science major Laura Capezio ’30 was spotlighted for her project to create a cutting-edge tour of the historic Bloomfield Cemetery as part of her project to earn her Gold Award from the Girl Scouts.
The forthcoming opening this fall of the University’s international branch campus in Riyadh is cited as part of the growing momentum of Saudi Arabia’s foreign university expansion and its plans to strengthen its higher education landscape through international partnerships.
Ameerah Al-Taweel ’10 was highlighted for her success as a businesswoman and chair of companies focused on entertainment and social development, as well as her advocacy for women.
Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, commenting on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, says, “Investigators must first prove a homicide occurred — even without a body — and then link a specific person to it.”
Paul Lavoie, vice president of innovation, corporate partnerships & career success says home-grown talent alone might not be enough to fill all the roles in the workforce, and he explains why the U.S. has always benefited from the grit and ingenuity of immigrants.
Lauren Stornelli, an assistant professor of psychology, discusses the gaming platform Roblox rolling out new safety features designed to help protect children.
Ashlyn Mercier ’23, a policer officer with the Westborough (MA) Police Department, was named Miss Massachusetts 2026 and will compete for the Miss America title. She was name Miss Connecticut when she was pursuing a degree in national security at the University.
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, explains that, “Corporate security has had to become a more pro-active situation to deal with more realistic problems that are happening in real time out in society and toward businesses.”
Robert Delagrange ’08 MBA was promoted to director of business development for Hoffmann Architects. He joined the firm 10 years ago.
Earlier this spring, the University’s Prison Education Program and the Yale Prison Education Initiative, hosted the first Commencement at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury.
Exercise Science major Jace Gifford ’26 reflects on how transferring to the University of New Haven unexpectedly transformed his college experience, leading to leadership opportunities, academic and personal growth, and becoming a finalist to be the student Commencement speaker. His story encourages graduates to embrace uncertainty, trust their...
