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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses why the tri-state area has the lowest firearm death rates in the country.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, explains why the New York gun law struck down by the Supreme Court does not impact Connecticut’s gun laws.
Kenneth Gray, lecturer in criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, says there are security reasons why the new FBI Headquarters needs to be moved from its current location in Washington, D.C.
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, says that while some companies have decided to provide financial support for a woman’s right to an abortion, they may need to consider the potential liability issue.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Supreme Court’s decision that does not allow a victim of a Miranda violation to sue a police officer for damages.
Eddie Whitman ’21 M.S. had the full support of his fellow sport management alumni and his professors as he landed a position as a sales associate for the New York Jets. He says his time at the University prepared him well for his career in professional sports.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says there are more guns on the streets than there are responsible gun owners, and that public policy should be written to narrow that gap.
Several members of the University community – including a group of Pompea College of Business students – recently represented the University at the Special Olympics USA Games in Florida. There, they had meaningful opportunities to interact with athletes and their coaches while gaining hands-on experience at a large-scale sporting event.
David Dewey ’22 accepts the 150-hour education scholarship from the Connecticut Society of CPAs Accounting Scholarship Foundation. The scholarship is presented to one Connecticut student annually.
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, discusses the impact of the Roe ruling on the midterm elections and examines whether the economy will ultimately be the top priority.
For Stephanie Bedoya ’22, reimagining products and ads as part of her Honors thesis enabled her to explore the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging in graphic design and helped her discover her own areas of interest in the field.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, gives an in-depth interview on whether it is legal for American citizens to fight in Ukraine and what would happen if they are captured by Russia.
Michael Urban, OTD, MBA, M.S., has been a devoted member of the American Occupational Therapy Association for more than a decade, and he was recently elected to serve as speaker of the organization’s representative assembly. He looks forward to the new opportunities he will have to continue to serve the profession he is passionate about.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Supreme Court ruling for gun owners in New York that the need to justify a request for a gun permit was unconstitutional.
Kenneth Gray, lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, comments on a recent theft of drugs from a local pharmacy in broad daylight.
Debbie Chin, retired athletic director, was honored as one of the women who have helped grow women's sports both in Connecticut and nationally on the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Supreme Court ruling that recently struck down a concealed carry gun law in New York and whether this impacts Connecticut.
Lauren Burns '10, '12 MS, was recently promoted to lieutenant with the New Britain Fire Department. She ranked first on the promotional exam as certified by the Civil Service Commission.
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, comments on the likelihood of a recession being possible or probable.
Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, wrote an op-ed on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech denouncing leaders of Europe for sanctions and boycotting Russian oil.
