In the Media: December 2025

Patrick Gourley

In the Media

CT Post: Is a dog groomer a sign of downtown Bridgeport's comeback?

Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, comments that, "Urban redevelopment is a chicken-and-egg problem. Customers won't spend money in an area unless there are businesses they want to patronize, and businesses won't open in an area without customers who want to spend money."

Demissew Ejara

In the Media

WalletHub: Ask the Experts

Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on how using a percent-based budget can help organize financial goals.

James Mohs

In the Media

MarketWatch: Some CDs are still offering 4% and up — but experts say ‘rates are likely to decline.’ So should you lock in now?

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, marketing, and taxation, was one of five experts asked what factors impact interest rates for CDs, and says, 'Uncertainty creates a shift in consumer thinking relating to longer-term investing strategies. Compounding the market uncertainty is the lack of consistent data caused by the government shutdown.'

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

Fox News 5 Washington, D.C.: Trump Admin Halts All Asylum Decisions After Shooting

Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the latest in the investigation into the deadly shooting of two National Guard members, as the suspect, a former U.S. partner in Afghanistan who was granted asylum in America in 2021, is being uncooperative with authorities.

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

WTIC News Talk 1080 Brian and Company 12/1/25: Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest developments in the peace talks between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, as well as the corruption allegations against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak.