Jessica Despres ’21
Alumna Turns Passion for Audio into Working on Emmy®-Winning Shows at ESPN
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Charger Nation News
University of New Haven – Riyadh is scheduled to open in Fall 2026 with the launch of a College of Business and Digital Innovation that is expected to attract an inaugural incoming class of up to 500 students to pursue degrees in the University’s signature programs in business, entrepreneurship and digital innovation.
Following National College Decision Day on May 1, the University announced it has received nearly 1,400 deposits for incoming first-year students from an application pool of more than 22,000.
IN THE MEDIA
Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice and a retired Secret Service agent, said he thinks the agents who responded to a shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner performed admirably, but there are still lessons to be taken away from what occurred. Prof. McDonald also shared his insight with “The World Today” radio program in Australia, the Washington Examiner, and Scripps News.
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.
THE CHARGER BLOG / UNIVERSITY NEWS
Janet J. Jensen ’17 Hon., founder of The Jensen Project, a highly regarded nonprofit that has infused more than $11 million into the anti-trafficking efforts, is supporting the establishment of the Jensen Community Center for Applied Justice as well as the development of survivor-center initiatives to combat human trafficking that can be scaled and shared nationwide.
Jailene Resto ’26 looks back on her journey from first-year uncertainty to preparing to graduate, sharing a heartfelt reflection on community, and inspiring words about what comes next.
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Ichchha Shah ’25 MPH
Graduate Student Presented Community-Engaged Research at Rural Health Conference
Jamesha Barrett ’26 MPH
From the Classroom to the National Spotlight: MPH Candidate Shares Research Journey
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