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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, and James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comment on Connecticut’s lost property law when an item valued at more than one dollar is found.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the amount of aid the Biden administration is requesting for Ukraine, saying, “The administration is well aware that a larger amount needs to be declared than what Congress ultimately votes for.”
Andy Thibault is profiled on his many accomplishments as a writer and editor. The piece includes comments from colleague Susan Campbell. Thibault is an adjunct professor of media studies, and Campbell is a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Protection of Persons and Property Act under South Carolina, also known as the Castle Doctrine.
Lisa Dadio, director of the University's Center for Advanced Policing and the M.S. in Investigations program coordinator, discusses the 2009 case of Annie Le, who was reported as a missing person just days before her wedding. Le was murdered and buried in a wall of the building where she worked and studied at Yale University. Dadio was a detective...
The University welcomed more than 1,300 new first-year students and more than 200 transfer students from across the country and around the world. As Chargers moved into the residence halls and got to know the campus and each other, they were excited for what promises to be a great year.
This summer, I volunteered at the Yale Prison Education Initiative (YPEI) at Dwight Hall as part of the University’s President’s Public Service Fellowship. I was surprised by just how much I learned and developed important skills, including resilience.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the integrity of criminal cases going forward, as Connecticut State Police officers are under investigation by state and federal authorities for falsifying traffic ticket information.
Open to student-athletes for the first time this semester, the Peterson Performance Center is offering exciting opportunities for Chargers to up their game. A world-class space equal to what would be found at the Division I level, it promises to further elevate the student-athlete experience.
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses why the U.S. Department of Justice is now part of the investigation into the Connecticut State Police regarding the falsification of information on traffic tickets.
More than 100 students recently served the local community as part of three service projects, making a meaningful impact and important community connections.
Meet Samantha Zajac ’21 M.S., RDN, CDN, the campus dietitian, who is looking forward to what promises to be an exciting fall, as she plans her wedding and celebrates an important milestone with her soon-to-be husband.
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses several bomb threats that turned out to be hoaxes. As law enforcement investigates the origins, they can prosecute those responsible with up to five years in prison.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the rising number of assaults on Connecticut Department of Corrections staff.
Chris Rasmussen, an adjunct professor of investigations, comments on why the European football’s governing body flagged two games because of suspicious betting patterns.
I recently had the opportunity to help welcome new graduate students to the University as part of the graduate student orientation, a fun and interactive program that we will always remember.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest developments in Ukraine and Russia, including the recent death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in an airplane crash. (Part 23)
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, comments on South Carolina’s Castle Doctrine, which allows a person who reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent death or great bodily injury to themself or another person or to prevent the commission of a violent crime, to use deadly force.
Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses the anniversary of the March on Washington when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. first delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
A dozen forensic science students spent a memorable two weeks in Spain over the summer, exploring science, investigations, and Spanish culture. Whether they were visiting a crime lab, an art museum, or interacting with locals, they say it was a remarkable opportunity to learn and grow.
