In the Media: December 2025

Bobby McDonald

In the Media

Fox 5 News, Washington, D.C.: Fox: Police Have Brown Suspect ID & Warrant

Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the break in the case in the search for the suspect in the Brown University shooting. McDonald said the University of New Haven proactively tests all detection and video equipment and encourages other universities to do the same.

Kenneth Gray

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NBC Connecticut: Brown University Shooting Manhunt

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses law enforcement officials in Rhode Island identifying a person of interest in the Brown University shooting and a possible connection to the shooting of an MIT professor.

Vahid Behzadan

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NBC 10 News: Expert: Sharing unofficial AI-generated images could confuse, hinder Brown investigation

Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, director of the SAIL Lab, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses the dangers of the public posting an AI-generated face of the suspect wanted in the mass shooting incident at Brown University, stating 'They aren't helping the police, they're creating a digital ghost that could lead to the arrest of an innocent person.'

Kenneth Gray

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CBS News Radio: Kenneth Gray on Caribbean Naval Assets

Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses how the United States has been building up its naval assets in the Caribbean to pressure Venezuela and create a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers from entering or leaving the country.

James Mohs

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WalletHub: Ask the Experts

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, marketing, and taxation, says consumers should research and read reviews when shopping for car insurance.

Bobby McDonald

In the Media

Fox 5 News Washington, D.C.: DMV Zone December 16

Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice of criminal justice, discusses the search for the suspect in the Brown University shooting and the lack of security cameras capturing footage of the shooter on the main campus.

Kenneth Gray

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KTLA 5: Brown Mass Shooting Investigation

Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the 800 cameras and facial recognition technology used at Brown University that seem to have missed any surveillance footage capturing the mass shooting suspect while on the campus that day.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

NBC Connecticut: Manhunt For Brown University Shooter

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the latest in the FBI's search for the gunman who shot multiple students at Brown University. Gray was interviewed live at 5:30 pm after an FBI press conference.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

Fox News 5 Washington, D.C.: DMV Zone December 15, 2025

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the arrest of Nick Reiner for the murder of his father, Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and his wife, as well as the FBI releasing a photo of the suspected gunman in the Brown University shooting, who has not yet been apprehended.

Kenneth Gray

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NBC Connecticut: Manhunt For Brown University Shooter

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the latest in the FBI's search for the gunman who shot multiple students at Brown University. Gray was interviewed live at 4:30 pm.

Vahid Behzadan

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WICC 600 AM & 95.9 FM Melissa in the Morning: Open AI

Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, director of the SAIL Lab, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses a landmark deal between Disney and OpenAI and what it means for the future and quality of entertainment.

David Sacco

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WalletHub: Expert Opinion

David Sacco, assistant professor of practice in accounting, finance, and marketing, discusses some benefits for consumers with excellent credit scores who use credit cards.

Matthew Schmidt

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BBC News: Trump: Zelensky Using War Not to Hold an Election

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the prospects of elections being held in Ukraine within the next three months. Schmidt was an election observer with the OSCE in Ukraine in 2014 and 2019.

Yevgeniya Rivers

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New Haven Independent: New Initiative Gifts Birthday Cakes To Kids In Shelters

Yevgeniya Rivers, associate professor of practice in mathematics and director of the Math Zone, created C.A.K.E.S., Collaborate with Adults and Kids to Ensure Success, to provide birthday cakes to residents of the Life Haven shelter for homeless pregnant women and female heads of household with young children.

Michael Lawlor

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Education Design & Build Magazine: December 2025

The University of New Haven’s Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation was mentioned for its flexibility in creating not only modern classrooms but also shared environments for collaboration and interdisciplinary connections.

Patrick Gourley

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.