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The University’s Sports Integrity Center recently honored a preeminent sports investigator with its inaugural Noble Purpose Award to call attention to people who are battling corruption in sports, and encourage the public and the next generation of criminal investigators to work toward change.
The son of a longtime emergency dispatcher, Paul Bourgeois, Ph.D., CRC, NCC, is focusing his own career on fostering the mental health and well-being of dispatchers – critical emergency responders who haven’t always received the support and services they’ve needed.
As part of an art history class, students studying abroad at the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, recently had the opportunity to take an in-depth guided tour at a historic church in Florence with their professor, exploring firsthand what they’ve been discussing in the classroom.
Having the chance to find out how the world’s best criminal investigators do what they do while learning how to create a popular true crime podcast is an experience like no other, students say.
Nearly every winter, Audrey Blondin, J.D., MPH, and her husband head to Nicaragua where they help provide eyecare for individuals in need. Dedicated supporters of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH), a nonprofit that has already helped enhance vision and eye health for thousands of people, they are leaders of the organization’s Connecticut...
As a fire science major at the University, I’ve had a variety of great experiences in and out of the classroom that have enabled me to build connections and feel a sense of belonging.
When they learned Queen Elizabeth II had died, Brennig Johnson ’26 and Noah Iott ’25, who are studying abroad at the University’s campus in Italy, traveled to London. There, they connected with locals, learned about the history and culture of the United Kingdom, and said goodbye to the monarch who, they expect, will be the last queen to rule...
Mehdi Mekni, Ph.D., is among a select group of academics and professionals in the U.S. to receive the competitive Fulbright Specialist Award. He will now complete a project at Mzuzu University in Malawi in Africa that endeavors to establish partnerships, exchange knowledge, and enhance computer science and information technology education.
Students recently welcomed their parents, families, and friends to the University to celebrate Family Day, an annual and fun event that creates community and connection while fostering Charger Pride.
Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States, recently moderated a panel discussion in New Haven about youth mental health and the importance of connection. Dozens of Chargers attended the event, including one student who served as a panelist and met the Surgeon General.
The new team includes athletes of all levels of experience who are charged up to be part of the University’s first women’s golf team. They’re excited to build their skills on the golf course while helping to build a new program that will create exciting experiences for future Chargers.
Ceyda Mumcu, Ph.D., will receive the Sport Marketing Association’s Lough Award, which was created in honor of Dr. Nancy Lough, Dr. Mumcu’s mentor and an advocate for underrepresented groups in sport marketing. Dr. Mumcu is being recognized for her commitment to research and teaching focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in sport...
This summer, Northeast Medical Group, part of the Yale New Haven Health System, began operating the University's Nicholson Student Health Center, further ensuring convenient, streamlined, and quality healthcare for students.
Hosted by the University’s Career Development Center, the career fair offered students in all programs of study myriad opportunities to connect with nearly 100 employers.
This summer, six students furthered their understanding of nonprofit organizations, the importance of service, and their connection with the local community. They shared their experiences with the University community, discussing what they learned and how the program helped them grow.
As part of the University’s inaugural Game Jam, current and prospective students engaged in a friendly gaming competition, challenging them not simply to play video games but also to create them. The University is planning another Game Jam in late October, an exciting and spooky opportunity for students to create games with a Halloween theme.
For Bradyn Van Sant ’22, an engaging and inspiring guest lecture in one of her classes presented a unique networking opportunity, leading to an internship, and, later, a job.
Known as “soccer with cars,” Rocket League is a wildly competitive esport that the University’s team members say takes hours and hours to master, combining split second decision making with deft mechanics and a true sense of collaboration among teammates.
During a recent episode of Made in America with Ari Santiago, Michael Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., discussed his nearly four decades at Sikorsky and reflected on his time as an engineering student and as a standout member of the University’s track and field team.
For Madison Liguori ’23, the University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program enabled her to research how skin responds to various stimuli – something that, she believes, will be invaluable as she pursues a career in the cosmetics industry.
