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Robert Sanders, a senior national security lecturer, discusses the Pentagon’s order – which has since been rescinded – that all troops must be vaccinated against COVID and the consequences of these actions.
The University of New Haven announced it has hired DiMassimo Goldstein to collaborate on new and innovative ways of presenting the University of New Haven to prospective students.
Joe Spellman, retired director of international enrollment at the University of New Haven, traveled to Turkey many times and said he is shocked by the widespread disaster caused by the earthquake. He says the people of Turkey are amazing and will need help to recover from this tragedy.
Amy Baker, professor of psychology and assistant chair of psychology and sociology, says even though people might not meet face to face, they can still fall in love by sharing similar interests and overcoming work-related obstacles.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on video of excessive force used by police in the death of Daniel Tyree Williams in North Carolina.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a high-altitude object that was shot down by U.S. fighter jets on the order of Pierre Trudeau, President of Canada.
Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies says involving residents is the way to make policy changes at the local level that lead to improvements in the community.
Jessica Holzer, associate professor of public health, discusses the pros and cons of pharmacists dispensing birth control without a doctor's prescription.
Nikodem Poplawski, a distinguished lecturer of physics, was quoted from his interview with National Geographicon what black holes represent in the universe.
Thomas Conlan '98, '19 M.S., is now the Chief of Police for the town of Wilton.
Lorenzo Boyd, Stewart Professorship in Criminal Justice and Community Policing, discusses police training, de-escalation training, and community trust in the aftermath of Tyre Nichols's death.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses why it is essential for transparency in releasing documents regarding a police investigation when requested using the Freedom of Information Act.
Dr. Henry Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, comments that it may be worth re-testing the samples of DNA found at the murder scene of JonBenet Ramsey as technology has significantly advanced.
For many Chargers, it wasn’t just the educational opportunities and the friendships they made at the University that made their time so memorable. Some also met their spouses and partners while students.
Robert McDonald, a lecturer in criminal justice, discusses the importance of keeping weapons out of sight from children after an uptick in schools reporting the confiscation of guns and knives from students on school grounds across Connecticut.
Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses what President Biden may say in his State of the Union speech.
A U.S. Army veteran, Erik Clement ’23 has been a source of support for his fellow student-veterans at the University. As he finishes his last semester as a Charger, he continues to help create a sense of belonging and connection on campus.
Tracy Tamborra, professor of criminal justice, comments on a study of criminal patterns of how abusers may downplay their behavior by shifting the blame to the abused for their actions.
Robert McDonald and Melissa Whitson discuss the rise in weapons found in high schools and elem entary schools in Connecticut, offering some advice and warning signs for parents, students, and teachers. McDonald is a lecturer in criminal justice, and Whitson is a professor of psychology.
Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, electrical and computer engineering, and data and computer science, discusses how posts on social media may put you at risk for revealing too much personal information, such as TikTok’s #GRWM trend, which includes details of where, who you are with, and what you are doing to start your day.
