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Meet several new graduates of the University’s Honors Program who recently shared their thesis projects with the University community. They will be recognized as part of this month’s Virtual Winter Commencement.
Jeffrey Treistman, assistant professor of national security, comments that built up resentment may keep the groups involved in the insurgency motivated.
Meet Daniel Kwiatkowski ’21, who will be recognized as part of the University’s Virtual Winter Commencement ceremony on January 23. He is grateful for the opportunities he had to get involved in the University community, make lifelong friends, and develop the tools to succeed in a career in real estate.
Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, comments that there is a sentiment to begin healing across the country, but there is work to be done.
Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the Connecticut Intelligence Center that monitors social media postings daily.
Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, comments that transparency is the only way another pandemic can be dealt with.
Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the riot at the U.S. Capitol and the criminal charges that could be faced by those involved.
Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, talks about why protests failed to materialize this weekend.
John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments that once a police officer lies, and is known to lie, they can’t be a cop anymore.
Jeffrey Treistman, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments that protests could attract groups looking for a political coup.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks about how the world is viewing the insurrection and the impact it has on stability.
John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments on how the mayor of Bridgeport can hire people for the city to make change happen.
Jeffrey Treistman, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments that shutting down Parler has made it difficult for extremists to spread their ideologies.
Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, comments that the national chains bring brand recognition and can use their apps to schedule vaccine appointments.
Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the type of response expected from the National Guard and Capitol Police on Inauguration Day.
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments on how impeachment will be a distraction for lawmakers, but is a necessary action.
The coronavirus global pandemic presented many challenges during the fall semester, but it taught me many things about myself, including how to manage my schoolwork, the economic impact of the pandemic, and the importance of my support network at the University.
Brian Kench, dean of the Pompea College of Business, co-wrote an op-ed on rethinking the economics of higher education.
Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on what health care issues Becerra may champion if his nomination is confirmed.
Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about past protests being peaceful in Connecticut.
