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University World News: What will the first branch campus in Saudi Arabia herald?
Leo Lester, senior vice president for the University’s Riyadh campus, discusses plans for the University’s international branch campus in Saudi Arabia.
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Argaam: Saudi Arabia among attractive destinations for foreign universities: University of New Haven
Leo Lester, senior vice president for the University’s Riyadh campus, said Saudi Arabia is one of the most attractive markets for foreign universities due to regulatory changes that allow international institutions to enter the Kingdom.
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Gulf News: US University of New Haven to open first Saudi campus in Riyadh this September
This fall, the University will open its Riyadh campus in, with its College of Business and Digital Innovation being located in Misk City.
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Gulf Insider: US University Of New Haven To Open First Saudi Campus In Riyadh This September
This fall, the University will open its Riyadh campus in, with its College of Business and Digital Innovation being located in Misk City.
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New Haven Register: Connecticut baseball standout Kyle Leandri relishes role as scholar-athlete: 'An honor to live up to'
Incoming student-athlete Kyle Leandri ’30 has excelled in the classroom and on the baseball field.
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CT by the Numbers: University of New Haven announces $4 million gift to help combat human trafficking
The University of New Haven announced a $4 million gift from Janet Jensen ’17 Hon, a former member of its Board of Governors and the founder of The Jensen Project, a nonprofit organization fueling the fight against sexual violence.
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NewsNation: ‘Vibepression’ growing among consumers despite strong market gains
Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, comments, “For high-net-worth individuals, the stock market reflects how well they’re doing. But for middle- and lower-income Americans relying on wages or savings to get by, it remains a struggle because wages still are not keeping pace with inflation.”
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NBC Connecticut: Former Hartford Officer Charged with Manslaughter
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the Connecticut State Inspector charging a former Hartford police officer with first-degree manslaughter following a shooting earlier this year.
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CT Insider: Speed cameras are coming to more Connecticut roads. Not every town wants them
Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, in talking about Connecticut cities and towns introducing speed cameras, said he understands why people are worried about how the data will be used.
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Daily Mail: The 'insane' truth behind Don Jr and Bettina's secluded Bahamas wedding... as insiders lay bare new fears for president's family
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice and a retired supervisory agent with the Secret Service, said, “The Secret Service has areas of vulnerability that it has to continue to rework, reset, continue to train to, and tighten up those areas where we need to tighten up.”
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NBC Connecticut: Enrollment Expert Discusses National College Decision Day
Greg Eichhorn, vice president for enrollment, discusses National College Decision Day.
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CT Insider: Meriden officials stay silent after officers fired over sexual relationships with teen
Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the firing of two Meriden police officers and broader issues of police accountability and disciplinary oversight.
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NBC Connecticut: Police increase presence at Westfarms after posts about takeover Saturday
Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the law enforcement challenges related to social media posts promoting a “takeover” at Westfarms Mall.
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Health Exec: Staffing struggles contribute to string of 3 deaths at major US teaching hospital
Pavani Rangachari, professor of healthcare administration and public health, comments, 'Hospitals need to see nurses not simply as a cost center but as central to the mission and the culture and long-term sustainability of healthcare.'
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Reuters: Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging and costly security problem
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, commenting on a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, says the Secret Service typically works with hotel security, local police, and the White House administration to develop a security plan rather than closing hotels outright.
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Hartford Courant: Discount grocery chain is expanding in CT. Experts say inflation creates ‘perfect storm’ for growth
Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics comments on Aldi’s expansion plans in Connecticut.
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NBC Connecticut: Canvas cyberattack disrupts Connecticut universities amid final exams
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 cyberattack targeting Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of schools.
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WICC: Melissa in the Morning: Canvas Breach
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 cyberattack targeting Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of schools.
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NBC 10 WJAR: Brown among schools affected by Canvas cyberattack
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 cyberattack targeting Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of schools.
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NBC 10 WJAR: Man with assault rifle sprays rounds at drivers in Cambridge, wounding 2 before being shot
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses an incident in which an individual is accused of firing an assault-style rifle at passing cars on a busy street outside of Boston.
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WalletHub - Best Business Credit Cards
David Sacco, assistant professor of practice in finance, shares tips to help identify the best business credit cards.
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Hartford Courant – CT residents not letting gas prices, flight costs stop them from traveling this summer. Here’s why
Jan Jones, associate professor of practice in hospitality and tourism management, comments that while people are likely to travel over the Memorial Day weekend, they are more likely to stay put once they arrive at their destinations to use less gas.
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NBC Connecticut - Connecticut shoppers brace for higher Memorial Day cookout costs
Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, comments that consumers could continue seeing elevated food prices through the summer.
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Chronicle of Higher Education – Colleges Are Looking for Enrollment Wins. So They’re Touting Their Deposits.
Greg Eichhorn, vice president of enrollment, discusses the strategy behind the University promoting its record-breaking incoming class following National College Decision Day.
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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB - Former Secret Service agent shares insight about what goes into president's security
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice and a retired supervisory agent with the Secret Service, appeared live as President Trump arrived Connecticut to speak at the Coast Guard Academy’s Commencement.
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Christian Science Monitor: As international graduate student enrollment falls, US schools scramble to fill the hole
President Jens Frederiksen spoke to the Christian Science Monitor about the impact of the decline of international student enrollment across higher education due to tightening visa restrictions. As part of the story, Kim Kanor ’26 spoke about the support he has received as an international student from Ghana. A Christian Science Monitor photographer visited campus for our Commencement ceremony for graduate and doctoral candidates, capturing the sights here and here of a cultural celebration in which nearly two-thirds of the 2,000 degrees were earned by international students hailing from across the globe.
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Hartford Courant - Report confirms third patient death due to staff shortage at CT hospital
Pavani Rangachari, professor of healthcare administration and public health, comments why retention of nurses across healthcare is a significant concern.
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New Haven Independent – HBCU Envisioned For New Haven, Again
The University of New Haven was mentioned as one of colleges and universities in the Greater New Haven area that could help support a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) satellite campus in New Haven.
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Fox 5 DC – Police Track Suspects Before CA Mosque Shooting
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments on the ongoing investigation into a shooting that took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego. (Interview begins at 9:16)
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New Haven Register: University of New Haven celebrates Class of 2026 with two commencement ceremonies
The New Haven Register spotlighted our Commencement 2026 celebration.
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Arab News: First accredited US university in Saudi Arabia now accepting applications
President Jens Frederiksen and Leo Lester, senior vice president for the University’s Riyadh campus, discuss the University’s plans in Saudi Arabia, following the announcement that the Riyadh campus’ College of Business and Digital Innovation will be located in Misk City as the first phase of NHU-Riyadh.
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ESPN – Aussie quarterback Tom Huber signs with Division I college football program
Tom Huber ’30, who will join the Chargers football team for the 2026 season, is the first Australian-born football player to receive a Division I offer to play quarterback.
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Fox 61: West Haven first responder graduates from University of New Haven with tuition-free degree
Jacob Urban ’26 is the first first-responder to receive a tuition-free degree from the University as part of a partnership with the City of West Haven. He and President Frederiksen spoke with Fox 61 on Commencement Day.
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CNN – Inside the underground world of dog fighting: How the brutal blood sport thrives in the shadows
Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate, comments on the significant amount of money involved in dog fighting.
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WTNH – University of New Haven football weighs in on switch to DI
Chargers football head coach Mark Powell joins WTNH News8’s 'Slice of Sports' program to talk about the team, his football journey, and his family’s legacy in football.
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NBC 10 WJAR – Federal, state law enforcement conduct two separate drug raids in Providence
Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments that counterfeit fentanyl pills are especially dangerous because users often do not know what they are taking.
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Office of Radio and Television – International Festival Spotlighted in Crossroads Magazine Program
Several members of the University community spoke about this year’s International Festival.
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News 12 CT - Power & Politics: One-on-one with University of New Haven president; Lawmakers talk affordability; End of legislative session
President Jens Frederiksen was the lead on News 12 Connecticut’s 'Power and Politics' program. He talked about the University's plans to open this fall the first U.S. international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, our standing as a leader in cybersecurity education, and the success of our University Rover Challenge team.
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Channel 3 WFSB - Cyberattack on Canvas learning system disrupts finals at Connecticut colleges
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 cyberattack targeting Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of schools.
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MAAAL –University of New Haven spotlighted in international coverage
Leo Lester, senior vice president for NHU-Riyadh, discussed the plans for the University’s international branch campus in Riyadh.
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New Haven Register – New Haven has had 5 police chiefs in 6 years. Why the turnover?
Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses leadership instability within the New Haven Police Department, highlighting the operational and organizational challenges associated with repeated turnover at the chief level.
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WTNH – University of New Haven announces city in Saudi Arabia where international branch campus will be
The University of New Haven announced today that its College of Business and Digital Innovation at its international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, will be located in Riyadh in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City, Misk City, a dedicated district designed to support education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development.
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CNN – Manhunt for suspect Craig Berry complicated by multiple challenges
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discussed a manhunt for a suspect in Tennessee.
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University Business – The colleges pioneering change amid a teetering status quo
For its plans to open an international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, the University is highlighted among colleges and universities that are rethinking academic models to improve student outcomes, strengthen workforce alignment, and remain competitive.
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NBC Connecticut – Hundreds of Stanley Black & Decker layoffs begin as New Britain factory closes
Paul Lavoie, vice president of innovation and applied technology,commented that layoffs at Stanley Black & Decker are, “not necessarily an indictment of manufacturing in the state of Connecticut.” His commentary was also featured in the Daily Mail.
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It’s Your Yale – Potential in Motion
Zelda Roland, director of the University’s prison education program, discusses the impact of the program and its groundbreaking partnership with the Yale Prison Education Initiative, a program she founded.
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New Haven Register – West Haven, UNH offer free tuition to train firefighters
Jacob Urban ’26, a captain with the West Haven Fire Department and an EMT, is the initial West Haven first responder to earn a tuition-free bachelor’s degree through a collaboration between the University and the City.
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WFSB – Gas prices jump 9 cents in 24 hours, highest since 2022
Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, explained that rising gas prices are driven by supply constraints, seasonal demand, and broader global market volatility.
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Bored Panda - English Teacher Tells Students Her Coworker Has A Wife And Child, Learns Why He Kept It A Secret
Amy Baker, professor of psychology, says it’s important to first check what a company allows before pursuing a workplace romance.