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From her internship at a leading aerospace company to the connections she’s made with her classmates and professors, Alanna Dukas ’23 M.A. says enrolling in the University’s graduate program in industrial/organizational psychology was “one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
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As part of the University’s commemoration of Women’s History Month, I attended a recent discussion with Cindi Bigelow, president and CEO of Bigelow Tea, a third-generation business based in Fairfield. She discussed empowering women in today’s career climate.
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Meet Cherie Gayle ’13, director of development in the University’s Office of Advancement, a proud dog owner who is now excited to be teaching a Humanities and Social Justice course at her alma mater.
University News
As part of a new agreement, employees of Bristol Hospital will receive a 20 percent tuition discount for undergraduate, graduate, or non -credit professional development certificate programs.
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Prof. Shea Fowler’s vast experience in the music industry includes everything from performing to publishing. She’s now sharing her experiences and connections with Chargers while teaching them at a leading recording studio in the Music City.
In the Media
Jeffrey Treistman, interim chair of national security, discusses the origins of the war in Iraq and how it is viewed today. Earlier in his career, Treistman was the U.S. Policy Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq.
In the Media
Brian Marks, senior lecturer in the Department of Economics and Business Analytics in the Pompea College of Business and Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program, comments on the 2008 Washington Mutual failure compared to the recent Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
In the Media
Howard Stoffer and Matthew Schmidt discussed the planned meeting today between China’s President XI and Russia’s President Putin. Stoffer is a professor of national security and international affairs, and Schmidt is an associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science.
In the Media
Robert McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the role of the Secret Service if former President Donald Trump is indicted by a Manhattan district attorney.
In the Media
Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, explains that the star witness testifying in an investigation against former President Donald Trump for falsifying business records has already been convicted of perjury and has lied in past proceedings against Trump.
In the Media
Ujjwal Sharma '16 M.S. is profiled for his electrical design and hardware engineering work in developing low-cost solutions for various industries.
In the Media
David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, says most banking accounts are safe for customers, as the FDIC insurance limits protect deposits.
In the Media
Audrey Blondin, adjunct professor of population health and leadership, talks about a first-of-its-kind federal case challenging the FDA's authority for using mifepristone, a drug used to terminate a pregnancy, as the ruling against the FDA could bring an automatic nationwide ban across the United States.
In the Media
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a bill before the C.T. House of Representatives that would impose stricter penalties for juvenile offenders, saying it does not address the root cause of the problems.
In the Media
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and member of the New Haven Board of Police Commissioners, said he took special pride in voting for Manmeet Colon '08 to serve as assistant chief to Police Chief Karl Jacobson '22 M.S., who was his student as she pursued her degree in the criminal justice program.
In the Media
David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, discusses the events that led to a run on Silicon Valley Bank.
In the Media
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses how a Russian jet deliberately slowed to hit a U.S. drone over the Black Sea and the potential repercussions of this action.
In the Media
Melanie Walsh, assistant professor of psychology, says that actions that isolate and target trans individuals can lead to internalized transphobia and self-hatred.
In the Media
Erick Russell, ’09, Treasurer for the State of Connecticut, talks about the revival of the “baby bonds” for low-income children that can be used for attending college, purchasing a home, or starting a business.
In the Media
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the executive order President Joe Biden will sign today that is designed to enforce existing gun laws.
In the Media
Brian Marks, senior lecturer in the Department of Economics and Business Analytics in the Pompea College of Business and Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program, discusses the lessons learned from the pandemic on the stability of the economy, supply chains, and bricks and mortar stores.