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In the Media: May 2026
The University of New Haven featured in the media during May 2026.
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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.
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.
Leo Lester, senior vice president for NHU-Riyadh, discussed the plans for the University’s international branch campus in Riyadh.
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.
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discussed a manhunt for a suspect in Tennessee.
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.
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.
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.
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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