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Several Chargers recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they attended a National Model United Nations conference. They applied what they’ve learned as members of the University’s MUN program, skills they say they will continue to draw on throughout their academic and professional careers.
Dozens of Master of Public Health students recently attended the Connecticut Public Health Association’s Annual Conference, deepening their understanding of the field. It was an opportunity for them to learn about the latest research, and, for some students, to present their own.
An “Issues and Deception” course taught at the University’s campus in Italy this semester by one of the world’s experts in memory and deception explored the ins and outs of deception in a fun, unique, and hands-on way: by learning magic tricks.
Meet Ryan Noonan ’20, ’23 M.S., the University’s manager of military and veteran affairs, who says he came out of his shell as a student at the University – and he hopes to help current and future veteran students have the same great experience as Chargers.
In her work as a staff investigator in the Office of the Inspector General of the Chicago Housing Authority, Angelina Allaback ’23 M.S., has drawn on what she has learned in her online investigations courses at the University. She’s grateful for the support of the faculty who she describes as “experts in their field.”
Students studying abroad at the University’s campus in Italy this semester joined a local family for dinner, getting a taste of what it is like to live and grow up in Prato, Italy. It was an immersive opportunity for them to learn more about the local food, culture, and language.
Several alumni of the University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in forensic science and graduate program in forensic technology are now applying what they learned in the classroom to their work at Bode Technology, a company that specializes in DNA testing.
As an international affairs major at the University of New Haven, I had the support of my professors and gained important experience as a member of the Model United Nations program and the Mayor’s Advisory Commission that prepared me to excel after graduation.
Hao Sun, Ph.D., recently became the first University of New Haven professor to receive the highly competitive Undergraduate New Investigator Grant from the American Chemical Society's Petroleum Research Fund. He looks forward to the hands-on opportunities the award will create for him to work with his students as they explore solutions to the problem...
For Anna Albraccio ’21, ’22 M.S., her work as a forensic analyst is exciting and rewarding. From the hands-on coursework to the professors who believed in her, she says her time as a Charger prepared her well for her work investigating civil and criminal cases.
As part of their “Negotiations and Sales” class, students took part in a unique and hands-on sales program, honing their skills by role playing with a bot. Several students placed in the top five percent of the thousands who took part in the program, earning the “rising star” recognition.
The Learning Assistant Program brings student tutors into the classroom to offer support to their peers and the professor. The program is an important resource that offers valuable learning opportunities for students, tutors, and professors.
Selina (Moylan) O’Toole ’10, ’14 M.S. is a dedicated member of the University community as well as the local Irish community, serving as vice president of the New Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling Club. The organization, in which her two sons are now also involved, honored her for her commitment to promoting and celebrating Irish culture.
The University community recently celebrated Veterans Day and recognized the dedication and service of veterans and servicemembers. As part of its annual Veterans Day Observance, 10 student veterans who served during a time of war received the Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal.
Members of the University’s American Criminal Justice Association chapter recently competed with students from across the northeast, taking home a variety of awards, building their skills, and interacting with and learning from K9s and their handlers.
Through its unique programs and a recent grant, the University is playing a key role in Connecticut’s endeavor to close the skills gap and prepare students to thrive in cutting-edge technology careers.
Meet Jeff Hunt, M.A., academic operations manager for the Center for Learning Resources, who has lived in South Korea and on the West Coast of the United States, and he is now excited to call Connecticut home.
Hang Su ’23 and Bruno Barreto de Góes, Ph.D., were chosen to receive this year’s Bucknall Family Undergraduate Research or Experiential Learning Award and the William L. Bucknall Excellence in Teaching Award, respectively.
An interdisciplinary community event, “What’s in Your Watershed?,” raised questions about the impact of environmental devastation as well as the important role art can have in exploring this impact at the individual and community levels.
As part of my internship with Yale New Haven Health, I recently had the opportunity to create a facility scoring system and to present my work to the project team. It was a challenging assignment that I enjoyed completing.
