In the Media: November, 2020

Business Wire: Lou Gianquinto Named President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut

Lou Gianquinto ’99 MBA will become president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut in December.

CT Mirror: CT hasn’t commuted a single prisoner’s sentence since before the pandemic. Advocates say it’s time to change.

Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how the state parole board has been governed by different administrations.

NBC Connecticut: Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Head for FDA Review

Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the vaccines being available to the public by mid-2021.

CT Insider: Why is college basketball being played amid a pandemic? Follow the money, experts say.

Gil Fried, chair, professor of sport management, comments that money will be the driving force for holding March Madness tournaments.

Fox61: Medical community braces for post-Thanksgiving spike in COVID cases

Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about when the COVID-19 effects of gatherings from Thanksgiving will appear.

Stamford Advocate: Are CT schools safe during COVID? Teachers, officials balance in-person learning with health risks

Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments that local school districts should decide on in-person classes.

The Hill: Is there an economic case for saving regional public universities and mid-tier private colleges?

Brian Kench, dean of the Pompea College of Business, co-wrote an op-ed on the need for a federal government stimulus for regional public universities and mid-tier private colleges amid the pandemic.

USA Today: Want to stay healthy while traveling? Just do the things you're supposed to do already

Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments that people should take every precaution before traveling, including a flu shot.

CT Insider: ‘Significant financial pressures:’ COVID impacts some private CT college enrollments

Greg Eichhorn, vice president of enrollment and student success, comments on enrollment and retention rates being up for the University of New Haven.

Los Angeles Daily News: Hoornstra: Giving thanks for baseball in 2020

Gil Fried, chair, professor of sport management, comments on the baseball season and the sports management education field amid the pandemic.

NBC Connecticut: Health Experts Work to Build Trust in Vaccine Process

Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about how local and state officials need to educate the public about the vaccine.

New Haven Independent: Nominees: Covid Shaming Won’t Work

Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was among the academic and subject-matter experts of statewide and national acclaim to serve as volunteers on local boards and commissions in New Haven.

USA Today: Parents, 2020 could be a time for new holiday traditions that outlast COVID-19 restrictions

Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, comments on changes this holiday season due to the pandemic.

Women’s Health: How To Talk To Your Loved Ones About Social Justice (Even When Things Get Heated)

Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, comments on having the right tools in mind to have an effective conversation about race.

Fox 2 KTVU Santa Clara: Santa Clara County vows to enforce COVID rules amid holiday shopping

Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs, talks about the negative effect on small businesses of the increase in costs for posting warnings and enforcing COVID protocols.

Med City News: Moderna does one better than Pfizer/BioNTech; touts 94.5% efficacy for its Covid vaccine

Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the development of a second vaccine in a Phase 3 trial.

Medical Health News: As COVID-19 cases surge, should Delaware expect more restrictions?

Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments on quarantine fatigue and how it may get worse as the holiday season approaches.

ValueWalk: Election Lawsuits Could Change Election Process

Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments that some of the election lawsuits may have merit, but will not change the outcome.

Deutschlandfunk: Waiting for the first scandal

Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments on the dangers of betting fraud and corruption in sports in the United States.

Niagara Falls Review: Loansharking, fake test results and betting on chess: How organized crime has learned to thrive in the COVID-19 pandemic

Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments on how those addicted to gambling will now bet on anything.

Stamford Advocate: ‘A critical season’: What will a pandemic do to the usual Black Friday mob rush?

Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics and executive director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments on the pandemic’s impact on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Santa Fe New Mexican: Confined by COVID-19, Santa Feans fatigued, frustrated

Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that finding a healthy focus is critical to well-being amid the pandemic.

Star Tribune (Minneapolis): Amid sharp rise in Minneapolis shootings, slayings, a solution appears elusive

Lillie Macias, assistant professor of psychology, comments on how young people are finding themselves without a safety net amid the quarantine.

MarketWatch: As the CDC issues new guidance for Thanksgiving gatherings, here’s how to safely visit family this holiday season — if you must

Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of health administration and policy, comments on those in a high risk group who may attend family gatherings at the holidays.

News12 Connecticut: University of New Haven students call for more improvements to police reform

Students from the University of New Haven attended a virtual Police Accountability Task Force forum to discuss police reform.

Stamford Advocate: Opinion: Don't give gift of COVID this holiday season

Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, wrote an op-ed on staying safe this holiday season.

The Day (New London): Friends and Neighbors

Tony Joyce MBA ’91 has received the Lions Clubs International Foundation's Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.

WFSB Eyewitness News 3: National security expert weighs in on presidential transition

Robert Sanders, chair of national security, talks about the importance of the presidential transition of power.

Washington Post: A guide to traveling safely for the holidays

Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, advises to assess who you are staying with if traveling for the holidays.

PR Newswire: CenterPoint Energy Names Kenneth E. Coleman Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Kenneth Coleman ’88 has been named senior vice president and chief information officer for CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

Forensic Focus: Knowledge Sharing And Transfer In Digital Forensics

The University of New Haven Cyber Forensics Research & Education Lab is part of a repository designed specifically for digital forensics.

NBC Connecticut: USPS Hiring Seasonal Workers In Norwich

Patrick Gourley, assistant professor of economics and business analytics, talks about the increase in demand for delivery services this holiday season.

Talking Beats with Daniel Lelchuk: Ep. 67: Randall Horton

Randall Horton, associate professor of English, talks about his life and writing.

WFSB Eyewitness News 3: Grocery stores prepare for the second wave of the coronavirus

Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of health administration and policy, talks about the reason people stock up at the grocery store.

Al Jazeera News: Dr. Chris Haynes – November 10

Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, talks to Al Jazeera News about the election law suits and the transition of power.

Al Jazeera News: Dr. Chris Haynes – November 10

Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, talks to Al Jazeera News about the issues arising from President Trump’s refusal to concede the election.

Boston Globe: ‘There’s no indication it will succeed’: Legal analysts weigh in on Trump team’s election challenges

Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments that the election challenge could pose a problem for the fight against coronavirus.

WLWT5 (Washington, DC): Cincinnati woman participates in COVID vaccine trial doctors say is 90% effective

Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the early results of the COVID vaccine trials.

Yahoo Canada: The Extra Holiday Travel Costs You’ll Need To Budget For This Year

Jan Jones, lecturer, coordinator for Hospitality and Tourism Management, comments on checking for hidden travel fees this holiday season.

The Patch (West Haven): West Haven Virtual Town Hall Meeting On Zoom Set For Tuesday, Nov. 17

Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, will participate in a virtual town hall meeting with Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, hosted by University of New Haven political science students.

WPIX New York 11: What's next for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris?

Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, talks about history being made as Kamala Harris is set to become the first woman vice president.

Fox61 News: People react to presidential election; protests erupt at state capitol

Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, talks about the wounds from this political election and how they can be healed.

Hartford Courant: Opinion: The top post-election priority must be dismantling systemic racism

The University of New Haven’s Center for Advanced Policing and Tow Youth Justice Institute were mentioned in this op-ed about how officers can receive enhanced training in the Greater Hartford area from a grant from the Hartford Foundation and Travelers Championship.

WICC 600AM Radio: University of New Haven Professor Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks about the presidential election, polling and the Electoral College.

Al Jazeera News: Dr. Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks to Al Jazeera News about the presidential election.

TIME: Why Russia Can Claim Victory as Trump Casts Doubt on the U.S. Presidential Vote

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, comments on how Russia tries to change the perception that U.S. votes in elections are vulnerable.

The Hill: Politics is about identity, not policy

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, wrote an op-ed on the political division in America.

Fox61: Election 2020: The day after, UNH professor Chris Haynes discusses the election

Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments on the polls, mail-in, and in-person votes in the presidential election.

Hartford Courant: As COVID-19 rates rise in Connecticut, health experts weigh in on the safety of winter high school sports

Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of health administration and policy, comments on players protecting themselves and each other by wearing a mask.

Huffington Post: TV Shows Are Giving Us A Bigger Dose Of Our 2020 Reality, Mental Health Be Damned

Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, comments on how television shows may see the fight against COVID-19 differently and may actually be calming.

USA Today: When was the longest election in modern US history? And could 2020 take even longer?

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, comments on the Bush/Gore presidential election.

Boston Globe: ‘Among the losers on election night were America’s pollsters’ — why were they wrong again?

Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments on the challenges pollsters are facing.

The Edvocate: University of New Haven Admissions: Everything You Want To and Need To Know

The University of New Haven was profiled for future student enrollment.

US News & World Report: Types of Primary Care Doctors

Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the need to check insurance first before selecting a primary care physician.

Credit Donkey: How Much to Really Spend on an Engagement Ring

Amy Nicole Baker, professor, assistant chair of psychology and sociology, comments on the influence of peer groups in a major purchase, like an engagement ring.

Express (UK): Macron's EU army dream on path to approval if Joe Biden wins US election

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, talks about how Biden will improve relations with EU leaders.

Fox News: Are risk-limiting audits the golden ticket to preventing draconian election recounts?

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, comments on the possibility of a recount in the election.

Fox61 News: Chris Haynes, UNH Political Professor, discusses the 2020 election

Chris Haynes, associate professor of legal studies and political science, talks about the increase in voters in both the local and national elections.

Market Watch: Anxious about the election? Here’s what mental-health professionals are doing to calm their own stress

Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, comments on some techniques to stay grounded.

News Channel 8 WTNH: Election Day: How to talk to your kids about the candidates, their actions and this political process

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, talks about discussing the political process with your children.

News Channel 8 WTNH: UNH professor talks about Election Day, absentee voting

Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the elections, Electoral College and the highest number of absentee ballots in election history.

Sirius XM: Ken Gray November 2, 2020

Ken Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, talks about businesses boarding up and possible riots throughout the country after the election results.

Stamford Advocate: Yale admissions policy ‘to look at the whole person’, under attack by DOJ, used elsewhere

Monique Bolt, associate vice president for enrollment and campus visit experience, comments on how the University of New Haven broadens its outreach efforts for a more racially and ethnically diverse campus.

The Patch (Groton): Chelsea Groton Bank Announces Promotion Of Leadership Team

Tony Joyce ’91 MBA has been appointed Chief Operations Officer.