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Fox 61: Move in day for Class of 2030 at UNewHaven
President Jens Frederiksen speaks about the University’s incoming class on move-in day.
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WTNH: University of New Haven welcomes record-breaking incoming class
The University of New Haven welcomed a record-breaking incoming class on move-in day, and WTNH was there to speak to some of our newest Chargers.
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WFSB: University of New Haven to host first college football game in Connecticut this season
The University of New Haven football team is preparing to open its season at home with a matchup with Marist. The Friday, Aug. 28, game will mark the first football game in Connecticut for the 2026 season. The New England Football Journal also stopped by DellaCamera Stadium recently to check in on the football team.
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WFSB: Connecticut's new AI law going into effect
Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering; co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance; and a member of Gov. Lamont's AI working group, discusses Connecticut’s new AI Responsibility and Transparency Act.
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The Marshall Project: Two 17-Year-Olds in Custody Wrote a Love Song in an Arts Program. One Didn’t Survive.
Randall Horton, professor of English, discusses the impact of Radical Reversal, a program he created that builds recording studios in youth and adult prisons, enabling teenagers to create music, poetry, and podcasts during multi-week workshops.
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CT Insider: More people killed in Connecticut crashes had cannabis in their systems after legalization: Study
Robert Powers, associate professor of forensic science, comments on a new study by Yale that found more people killed in Connecticut traffic crashes are testing positive for cannabis than before it was legalized for recreational use. The story was also picked up by Yahoo.
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MS Now: Secret Service places three officials on leave; NYT reports it may be part of a leak investigation
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, as part of a panel discussion, comments on the U.S. Secret Service placing three officials on leave and investigating them for potential misconduct.
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WFSB: Search warrant details discovery of skeletal remains in Burlington home
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses what was revealed in a search warrant involving a case where skeletal remains were discovered in a home and what might have taken place.
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WFSB: Eyewitness News Extra: Insights on Iran, Ukraine and North Korea (Part 1)
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest headlines in Iran, Ukraine, and North Korea. Dr. Schmidt’s interview continued into part 2.
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Connecticut Public Radio: How ICE uses police records to build its cases in Connecticut
Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses Connecticut's Trust Act, which restricts police from coordinating with ICE. This story was also picked up by the CT Mirror.
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Saudi Shopper: University of New Haven Opens First International Branch Campus in Riyadh
The University of New Haven launched the first international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, with classes beginning earlier this week.
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Bloomberg: Badly Behaved CEOs Hired as ‘Distressed Assets’ Are No Bargain
A paper co-authored by Amy Baker, professor of psychology, was cited to explain why, with limited visibility into how a company is actually managed, investors use whatever information is available to judge its leadership, including how a CEO conducts their private life.
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Women in Academia Report: New Academic Roles for Seven Women Scholars in Higher Education
Stephanie Bonnes, associate professor of criminal justice, was highlighted for being named a 2026 Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar.
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New Haven Independent: Police Use of Force Reports Down 50%
Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a new report indicating use-of-force incidents in the New Haven Police Department are at a five-year low. The New Haven PD has worked closely with the University’s federally funded East Coast Regional De-Escalation Training Center.
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CT Insider: Connecticut warns water utilities after cyberattacks disrupt systems in other states
Tirthankar Ghosh, professor of computer engineering and computer science and director of the University’s Connecticut Institute of Technology, discussing an increase in cyber incidents targeting water and wastewater utilities, says, “These types of attacks don’t surprise us at all nowadays.” The story was also picked up by Yahoo.
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University News: University of New Haven – Riyadh Announces Its First Faculty Appointments
Professors of practice with careers spanning artificial intelligence, journalism, and economics will shape the learning experience when NHU-Riyadh welcomes its first students this fall.
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USA Today: What a Social Security champion's primary loss spells for the program
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration, explains why younger Americans don’t view social security as a top issue in voting for candidates on Election Day. "Over time, the younger generation is less attached to the idea that they will depend on Social Security."
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Outsourced Pharma: Mission-Driven Professionals And Students Build America's Supply Chains
Paul Lavoie, vice president of innovation, corporate partnerships, and career success, is highlighted as a purpose-led professional who, through the University’s Elevation Center, is bringing innovations to business leaders and creating opportunities for students.
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New England Football Journal: 5 observations from our camp visit with New Haven
The New England Football Journal shares its observations from its visit to campus to check out Chargers Football training camp.
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WFSB Eyewitness News: License plate reading cameras divide Connecticut communities
Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the concerns of the use of license plate readers and why they are a valuable tool in helping law enforcement solve crimes. Watch his full interview that aired live.
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Saudi Shopper: University of New Haven Riyadh Appoints Dr. Mohammed Alshagawi as Founding Campus Dean
The University of New Haven – Riyadh announced the appointed of Dr. Mohammed Alshagawi as its founding dean. The first U.S. international branch campus in Saudi Arabia opens next week.
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New Indian Abroad: American Marketing Association honors Subroto Roy for AI research
Marketing professor Subroto Roy was recognized by the American Marketing Association for his research examining how AI can transform B2B marketing and help prepare the next generation of marketing professionals. His award was also highlighted by The American Bazaar.
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Investy Wise: Transrail Lighting: Appoints Ranjana Maitra as Independent Director
Ranjana Maitra '91 MBA, country head of international relations and strategic partnerships, has been appointed as an independent director for Transrail Lighting in Mumbai.
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WFSB Eyewitness News: Eyewitness News Extra: Speaking with President of the University of New Haven
As a guest on Eyewitness News Plus on WFSB, President Frederiksen discussed the University’s longstanding focus on outcomes and delivering an ROI for graduates, its commitment to providing hands-on learning and market-driven programs, and its record-breaking incoming undergraduate class. In part two of the interview, President Frederiksen discussed the plans for the University’s campus in Saudi Arabia and the impact of the transition to Division I for athletics.
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Time: President Trump Breaks Silence on Secret Plane Switch in Turkey Over Possible Iranian Threat
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, comments on the Secret Service’s decision to have President Donald Trump switch planes when leaving the NATO summit in Turkey last month in an effort to evade a possible Iranian threat. Prof. McDonald conducted a multitude of interviews on this topics, sharing his expertise with NPR, CNN, ABC News, Scripps News, The Independent, Fox News, and RTE’s Behind the Story podcast, among others.
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WTNH: University of New Haven football charged up for 2nd season as D-1 team
Quarterback A.J. Duffy ’26, ’28 M.S. discusses the Chargers upcoming season.
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Hartford Business Journal: Meet HBJ’s 2026 40 Under Forty class
Paul Lavoie, vice president of innovation, corporate partnerships, and career success, was part of the panel of judges to select this year’s Hartford Business Journal “40 Under Forty” class.
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Governing Magazine: Why Massachusetts Is Rethinking Police Training
Lorenzo Boyd, Professor in Criminal Justice and Community Policing, comments on the importance of teaching police recruits stress management strategies to respond to the rigors of the position.
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NBC 10 Philadelphia: 4 missing women linked to Philadelphia house as Gary Heidnik memories return
Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, comments on the mystery surrounding at least four missing women connected to a Philadelphia home that is bringing back memories of serial killer Gary Heidnik.
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Fox 4 Dallas: Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant murder suspects arrested in Peru
Ken Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a complex investigation involving a victim from the United States, a crime that took place in Colombia, and the suspects being located in Peru.
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Saudi Shopper: NHU-Riyadh Campus Takes Shape at Misk City Ahead of Fall Launch
The continued development of the University’s Riyadh campus, which will open later this month, continues generate media coverage in Saudi Arabia.
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Vanguard: Nigerian professional earns global academic recognition during US MBA programme
Valentina Ochuko Obukadata ’26 MBA was profiled for her success and achievements while pursuing her MBA at the University.
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Wall Street Journal: Security Flaw Placed 30 Years of DNA Evidence at Risk of Hacking
Laura Gaydosh Combs, associate professor of forensic science, was part of a team of researchers that discovered a security weakness in the technology used by most of the nation’s crime labs to analyze DNA evidence, exposing 30 years of crime files to the risk of being hacked. The findings were also spotlighted by Forensic Magazine.
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Syyaha: University of New Haven – Riyadh’s College of Business and Digital Innovation Takes Shape at Misk City
The College of Business and Digital Innovation at the University of New Haven – Riyadh (NHU-Riyadh) is taking shape at Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City (Misk City) in Riyadh ahead of the start of classes later this month. Coverage of the continued developed of NHU-Riyadh was also featured in Gulf Construction Online, Zawya, and Trade Arabia.
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WTNH: University of New Haven football head coach shares trick for learning new faces
Head football coach Mark Powell previews the team’s second year competing at the Division I level and shares an old-school trick he uses to remember names and faces of more than 170 players.
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Newsweek: Is Nancy Guthrie’s Case Cold? Experts Weigh In Six Months On
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
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NBC Connecticut: Do Flock cameras violate the Fourth Amendment? Here's what federal courts have ruled
Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses state laws in place around the use of data collected by Flock cameras, which automatically capture license plates on public roads.
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West Haven Voice: UNH teams up for school financing courses
The University of New Haven has announced a new partnership with ASBO International, becoming a preferred provider of school finance and operations courses. These courses are designed for individuals pursuing roles as School Business Officials or Certified Administrators of School Finance and Operations, as well as members of the broader education community who want to deepen their knowledge of school business operations.
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Education Saudi: Saudi Students Gain New Education Financing Option at University of New Haven-Riyadh
The University of New Haven – Riyadh is the first international university operating in Saudi Arabia to join the Social Development Bank’s education financing system, enabling Saudi students access to education financing.
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SILive: ‘Fastest of all time’: Staten Island teen becomes viral sensation over carnival game pitch
Incoming student-athlete Joe Bello has gone viral over an Instagram post capturing him throwing a 98 MPH pitch at a boardwalk carnival game at Seaside Heights in New Jersey.
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LiveNOW from Fox: New Details in the Arrest at Trump's Golf Course
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, comments on an investigation into a man who was arrested at Trump National Golf Course in Los Angeles.
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CT Insider: Connecticut's unemployment rate keeps climbing. Should we worry?
Patrick Gourley, professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the latest research about the state of Connecticut’s unemployment rate. The coverage was also picked up by Yahoo Finance.
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Hartford Business Journal: Univ. of New Haven says it has raised $100M in commitments since 2024
The University of New Haven announced it has secured more than $100 million in new philanthropic commitments over the past 30 months, including $32 million in fiscal 2026.
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The Enterprise: Heart recipient needed surgery at 24. He tells his story in Brockton
Andrew Jones ’24 discusses his journey that led to a heart transplant and his work as an outreach coordinator for New England Donor Services. The story was also picked up by AOL.com.
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Bass Angler Magazine: Why Polygraph Tests Are Used in Tournaments: Anglers’ Guide
Andy Morgan, a professor of national security, explains that a polygraph interprets physiological signals, and that in high-pressure events an anxious but truthful competitor may present the same signals as a deceptive one. Contest pressure magnifies normal anxiety reactions, increasing the chance of false positives.
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MedCity News: The Next Phase of Value-Based Care: Why Specialty-Led Models Will Define the Future of Healthcare
Paul Marchetti ’94 MBA, president of Strive Health, wrote an op-ed about what he views as the next evolution of value-based care.
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Hartford Courant: Debate over license plate readers flares in CT. Towns ditched them; law enforcement say they catch criminals
Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses new state legislation governing the use of data gathered through Flock cameras.
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WTNH: Connecticut cities, towns divided over use of Flock Safety cameras. Residents continue voicing concerns
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how law enforcement uses information collected from Flock cameras to help solve crimes. This coverage was also picked up by Yahoo.