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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.
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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.
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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 the country in their lifetime.
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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.
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The University community recently celebrated the grand opening of the Veteran Success Center, a newly renovated space in Sheffield Hall that includes a Vet Lounge and a welcoming place for veteran and military students to come together.
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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.
In the Media
Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, discusses whether Vladimir Putin has a line that he won’t cross in the war with Ukraine, such as the use of tactical nuclear weapons.
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The University’s Open Pedagogy Project offers faculty and students exciting opportunities to collaborate to create meaningful educational experiences. The program and the grant-funded projects that several faculty and staff members are a part of also foster the creation of open educational resources, which provide important learning tools while reducing textbook costs.
In the Media
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, says the ScanEagle drone is critical to Ukraine’s army for offensive and defensive positioning on the battlefield.
In the Media
Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, talks about how the Republican Party has split since Trump's presidency and the impact this could have on the midterms in November.
In the Media
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, was profiled as he celebrates his 48th year as a little league umpire.
In the Media
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a few theories about who planted a bomb in the car of Daria Dugina, daughter of a Russian nationalist, and why.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. Human Resources program, comments on some essential factors that employees value more than money.
In the Media
Nikodem Poplawski, a distinguished lecturer of physics, discusses his hypothesis on how every black hole produces a new universe and, on the other side of the event, becomes an Einstein-Rosen Bridge, a wormhole.
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In advance of the start of the 2022-23 academic year, Patrick McGrady, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, offers an update on the ongoing work of a University-wide committee focusing on attracting employees as well as enabling them to find a true sense of belonging as part of our community. He also introduces a new co-chair to support these efforts.
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A group of creative and artistic high school students participated in hands-on opportunities exploring graphic design and animation while building their design portfolio and earning college credit.
In the Media
Nikodem Poplawski, professor and coordinator of physics, comments on black holes, the concept of the baby universe using the Einstein-Rosen Bridge, and how it resolves the Hawking paradox.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, says more companies are looking at a four-day work week as employee shortages continue.
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Emily White has a wide array of experience as an artist manager, entrepreneur, and author. She’s excited to begin teaching as an adjunct professor at the University of New Haven this fall, and she’s looking forward to educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
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The University of New Haven’s Prison Education Program and its collaboration with the Yale Prison Education Initiative continue to grow – expanding its associate degree program to a second prison in Connecticut, launching a bachelor’s degree program, and becoming one of 73 colleges and universities nationwide selected to be part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Second Chance Pell Experiment.
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As part of my internship with the Crown Players at the Robinhood Faire, I have learned about the process of putting on a production and the importance of effective communication while learning from and working with a supportive and creative group of people.
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As part of the University’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Department’s study abroad program, several students spent a month in Tuscany, Italy. In their travel blogs, they discuss their research and their own experiences exploring the country and the culture.
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For Gabrielle Hartley ’17, her work as a genome biologist is like solving a puzzle. She was recently part of a team that examined the role of repetitive DNA, helping to uncover missing pieces of the human genome.