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Valor Swezey ’26, a music & sound recording major, is a 2023 recipient of the Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship.
Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science, discusses the murder of a Connecticut woman in 1996 and how forensic science helped solve the case. Dr. Maxwell’s interview starts at 12:30.
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, comments on investigations by state and federal agencies into the alleged falsification of traffic tickets by Connecticut State Police.
Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security and homeland security, gives her analysis of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly.
Whether she’s looking for a place to study or spend some time outside, Beatrice Glaviano ’26 has her go-to places around New Haven. She discusses her favorite cozy coffee shops and where she heads when she’s looking for Indian street food.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the minimum sentence for a felony murder conviction in Connecticut.
Matthew Schmidt, associate profess or of national security, international affairs, and political science, predicts it will be difficult to get significant aid packages for Ukraine passed by Congress in the coming months.
Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, describes Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte as a “cultural icon” as the popular drink celebrates a milestone anniversary.
Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science, discusses an event she helped plan with the Connecticut State Police in which family members of missing people were invited to submit DNA samples to the Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS.
Randall Horton, professor of English, discusses what he calls his obsession with his home state of Alabama, which has served as the setting of many of my nonfiction, poetic and social justice endeavors.
While giving back over the summer as part of the University’s President’s Public Service Fellowship, several Chargers connected with and supported the local community while also developing their own skills and appreciation of the impact of public service.
Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments on a European Commission report that X, previously Twitter, is the biggest source of fake news and disinformation.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses Glock switches, which, by itself, is considered a machine gun under federal law. Despite the devices being illegal and carrying federal firearm charges for anyone in possession of them, Prof. Lawlor says they are relatively easy to obtain.
Tracy Tamborra, a professor of criminal justice, discusses how the Lorena Bobbitt case changed some laws for domestic violence against women and created additional resources for victims.
Susan Campbell, distinguished lecturer in the Department of Communication, Film and Media Studies, comments on allegations that a recent speech given at the United Nations by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was edited when it was broadcast in Ukraine.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, comments on why the Kremlin filters information in Russia on counterattacks by Ukraine.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that part of the drop in on-duty police deaths can be attributed to advances in medicine and to the fact that police have better equipment and training than they had in the past.
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the political impact for Fox and News Corp., as Rupert Murdoch is transitioning to chairman emeritus in November.
Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, explains why car insurance is so important for drivers.
John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, discusses the impact that a government shutdown would have on citizens.
