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After moving recently from California to West Haven to pursue my master’s degree in esports business at the University of New Haven, I am enjoying everything about my experience at the University, particularly the opportunity to mentor students as an assistant coach of the University’s varsity Valorant esports team.
The University’s Pompea College of Business has launched a new “Near Peer” mentorship program that aims to foster mentor/mentee relationships among students and encourages them to develop leadership and networking skills.
Jennifer (Hopkins) Biryukov ’06, ’08 M.S. is conducting critical research at one of the primary government labs working with SARS-CoV-2, and her recent work exploring the impact of high temperatures on the virus was published in a leading academic journal.
Steven Atilho ’22 is grateful for the many opportunities he has had as a computer science major, particularly the chance to attend a recent talk that enabled him to connect with leaders in the fields of cybersecurity and finance – including a successful first-generation alum.
Meet Helena Cole, director of the University’s Center for Academic Success and Advising and its Center for Student Success, who is pursuing her doctorate and who has been reconnecting with her family virtually during the coronavirus global pandemic.
The University’s new Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) student ambassadors program enables students to serve as advocates for their fellow Chargers and to play a critical role in enhancing the University, impacting everything from student programming to course curricula.
As part of a new program created by the University’s Center for Teaching Excellence, four of the University’s most innovative and dedicated educators will develop resources and programming for their peers over the next year that will offer support in areas such as student engagement, teaching technology, and fostering diversity and inclusion.
As a candidate in the University of New Haven’s graduate program in forensic science, I have found meaningful ways to get involved with the University community and connect with my fellow Chargers, despite the challenges of a long commute and the impact of the coronavirus global pandemic.
Members of the University of New Haven’s TEDx Club recently hosted TEDxUNewHaven, the University’s first event officially licensed by TED, featuring student speakers, thought-provoking conversations, and networking opportunities.
The University’s Pompea College of Business offers innovative STEM programs that instill in-demand skills in all students and provide international students the opportunity to pursue optional practical training (OPT) in the United States after completing their degrees.
Olivia Walton ’21 M.S. is dedicated to sharing her passion for environmental science, and she has focused her research on promoting environmental education and conservation among kids at a primary school in the Bahamas. She has now been recognized by a leading educational organization for her commitment to promoting environmental education.
Robert L. Dilenschneider ’12 Hon. has decades of experience in the field of public relations, and he recently visited the University virtually to discuss the importance of effective communication, particularly during the coronavirus global pandemic.
Amber Marrero ’21, a recent graduate of the University’s cybersecurity and networks program, was the first member of her family to go to college. She is grateful for the many gratifying opportunities she had in the classroom and while connecting with her fellow students and her professors.
As part of a “Public Health and Law” class, guest speakers such as Connecticut’s governor and attorney general have shared their stories, experiences, and wisdom with students, inspiring the next generation of public health leaders.
University faculty in national security, criminal justice, and political science have conducted hundreds of media interviews over the past few months, sharing their expertise and insight on everything from immigration to the inauguration with media outlets from around the world.
As a film intern in the University’s Office of Advancement, I have honed my video production skills while connecting with my fellow Chargers and learning from women who have inspired, encouraged, and mentored me.
As part of the University’s celebration of Black History Month, my classmates and I organized an event that brought together four of the University’s distinguished Black professors. I’m glad it offered the University community an important opportunity to hear their voices.
Danielle Cooper, Ph.D., is a dedicated professor, mentor, and researcher. Her passion for promoting equity is making a lasting impact in the field of youth justice and in her efforts to enhance and enrich the University’s culture.
Summer McGee, Ph.D., and Ronald Quagliani ’93, ’05 M.S., ’14 M.S., have worked tirelessly to keep the University community – and beyond – safe throughout the coronavirus global pandemic. The University’s Lee College has honored them for their exemplary public service.
Finance major Nyhsere Woodson ’21 and his professors discuss the recent GameStop controversy and weigh in on why it matters and what it means moving forward.
