Video compilation by Christian Guajardo ’27, Graphic and Digital Design major.


In the Media: May 2025

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

BBC News: Zelensky Insists on Direct Talks with Putin

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest following a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey.

Jan Jones

In the Media

Fox61: New Culinary Trail Launches in Connecticut

Jan Jones, a senior lecturer in hospitality and tourism management, comments on her classes partnering with the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism. Her students created the Connecticut Taste-Train: Cultural Eats Along Connecticut’s Rail Line.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

KTLA: President Trump Visits the Middle East

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses President Donald Trump’s trip to the Middle East and how the U.S. may benefit from trade deals.

Vahid Behzadan

In the Media

WICC 600 AM Melissa in the Morning: College Students Using AI

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, the SAIL Lab director, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses a recent magazine article that said more college students are using AI tools such as ChatGPT for course work.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: IDF strikes near Syria's presidential palace

Kenneth Gray, distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses an Israeli fighter jet striking the presidential palace in Syria, following a wave of violence against the Druse minority just outside Damascus.