In the Media: January, 2021

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that some companies have rolled out incentives for front line workers to get vaccinated, with exceptions under federal law.

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Matt Caporale, executive director of the Career Development Center, comments on the skills and experience graduates will need in the current job market.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, comments on the Occupy Wall Street protests from a decade ago.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about the forward thinking the town of Ellington has done to foster economic growth and development.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, and Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talk about the differences in the three available vaccines.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks about the possibility of a domestic terror threat from groups across the U.S.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments that businesses seeking a cash infusion should apply for the second PPP loan.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about short selling as a ‘game of hot potato.’

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, will be participating in a virtual panel discussion on policing in communities of color.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about the deficit in the city and if the State of Connecticut will help secure funds.

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Jan Louise Jones, lecturer and coordinator for hospitality and tourism, comments on how politics may play a role in where travelers vacation.

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Robert Sanders, chair of national security, comments on Texas arguing with the Biden administration on immigration policy.

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Matt Caporale, executive director of the Career Development Center, comments on how STEM graduates perform in the labor market as compared to other fields.

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Lisa Dadio, senior lecturer and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, comments that all of the evidence in any murder needs to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, even in cold cases.

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Mark Tavern, adjunct faculty in music, wrote a guest editorial on why songwriters and artists are selling their music catalogs.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, discusses the effectiveness of the vaccine as COVID begins to mutate.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that holiday gatherings with those outside of the immediate household caused a spike in cases that are just beginning to decline.

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Jan Jones, lecturer and coordinator for hospitality and tourism management, comments on the impact of the travel ban issued by the Biden Administration to an already hurting industry.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the upcoming impeachment trial and gives analysis on how this will proceed.

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Jill Nichols, adjunct faculty of art, has a copy of her painting “Phi” hanging in the Vatican Observatory Museum and in the collection of former FBI Director James Comey.

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The University of New 51 hosted a summit for state lawmakers on policy solutions to improve the mental health of Connecticut residents.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments on an investigation into Sharks’ Evander Kane for allegedly failing to pay back gambling markers identified in his bankruptcy papers.

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Robert Sanders, chair of national security, comments on the withdrawal of troops that have been assisting the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on crime reduction and a reduction in the state’s prison population.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a change in the law whereby prisoners are counted where they lived, not the town they are jailed in.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about consolidation, outsourcing, and loss of advertising revenue as cause for NBC Sports and other networks closing down.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, wrote an opinion piece on the insurrection and its comparison to ISIS.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of criminal justice and national security, comments on the pressure for Russia and the U.S. to use the START treaty for long term strategic positioning.

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Jason Chung, assistant professor and executive director of Esport Business Programs, says that states need to get additional revenue from gambling resources.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the possibility of having social media pages monitored for extremist groups and hate crimes.

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Rosemarie Lillie Macias, assistant professor of psychology, talks about the number of young people that have contemplated or attempted suicide and how to help them.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence in finance, comments on investments in cryptocurrency.

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Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, comments on how brand name pharmacies are lending their name for recognition and trust to administer the COVID vaccine.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about keeping up with protection measures even after receiving the vaccine.

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John Rosen, adjunct faculty of economics, talks about the recovery plan under the Biden administration.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, comments on using the START treaty as a tool for long-term strategic positions.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments on what an impeachment means for Trump the second time.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that COVID uncovered a gaping wound in the current healthcare system.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments on how Trump transformed the Republican Party.

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Robert Sanders, chair of national security, talks about the Inauguration and calls to end an ‘uncivil war’ in politics.

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Cindy Gallatin, chief of digital learning, and Christine Shakespeare, vice provost for policy & coordination, co-wrote an essay on the how the University of New 51 prepared to become a virtual campus.

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Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, wrote an essay on when fans will be back in the stadiums safely.

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Jan Louise Jones, professor of hospitality and tourism, wrote an essay on what the future of travel will become from the impact of the pandemic.

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Jason Chung, assistant professor and executive director of Esports, wrote an essay on how resilient esports is during the pandemic for sports and gaming audiences.

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John Rosen, adjunct faculty of economics, and Kyle Longo, senior in economics, co-wrote an essay on how prepared the State of Connecticut was to handle the economic hit of a pandemic.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, wrote an essay on a person’s disclosure of vaccine status.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, wrote an essay on the trends in crime in Connecticut amid the pandemic and what to expect in 2021.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, wrote an essay on the improvements and advances that have strengthened the public health system for years to come.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, talks about people hoping for change and unity in the new presidential administration.

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Gil Fried, professor and chair of M.S. Sport Management, comments on the significant changes for sports venues.

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Robert Sanders, chair of national security, talks about the number of National Guard troops, including students that attend the University of New 51.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments that the escalation of car break-ins has underlying causes that should be addressed with the public.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about how COVID spreads and best practice measures for everyone.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, answers viewer’s questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks about what Biden’s inaugural speech message will be.

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Michele Smallidge, lecturer and director of the B.S. Exercise Science Program, comments on the popularity of virtual exercise classes.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, talks about how the new administration must convey a message of strength and hope.

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The University of New 51’s reopening policy was listed.

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Robert Sanders, chair of national security, talks about the unprecedented security measures that are being taken for Inauguration Day.

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Robert Sanders, chair of national security, comments on the symbols of the Confederacy, noting that most people are removed from their real meaning.

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Jeffrey Treistman, assistant professor of national security, comments that built up resentment may keep the groups involved in the insurgency motivated.

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Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, talks about the mental health impact of the pandemic.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, comments that domestic terrorism is the number one national security threat.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the riot at the U.S. Capitol and the criminal charges that could be faced by those involved.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, comments that transparency is the only way another pandemic can be dealt with.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, comments that there is a sentiment to begin healing across the country, but there is work to be done.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, talks about why protests failed to materialize this weekend.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments that once a police officer lies, and is known to lie, they can’t be a cop anymore.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the Connecticut Intelligence Center that monitors social media postings daily.

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Jeffrey Treistman, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments that protests could attract groups looking for a political coup.

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Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, comments that the national chains bring brand recognition and can use their apps to schedule vaccine appointments.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments on how the mayor of Bridgeport can hire people for the city to make change happen.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks about how the world is viewing the insurrection and the impact it has on stability.

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Jeffrey Treistman, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments that shutting down Parler has made it difficult for extremists to spread their ideologies.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the type of response expected from the National Guard and Capitol Police on Inauguration Day.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments on how impeachment will be a distraction for lawmakers, but is a necessary action.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on what health care issues Becerra may champion if his nomination is confirmed.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about past protests being peaceful in Connecticut.

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Brian Kench, dean of the Pompea College of Business, co-wrote an op-ed on rethinking the economics of higher education.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about expanding the number of vaccinators to give doses on a massive scale.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, has been appointed to serve on the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments that the simple action of locking your car doors and garage may help to lessen the rising number of vehicle crimes.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, has been appointed to the Police Office Standards and Training Council by Governor Ned Lamont.

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Marie Paulis, assistant professor and director of the Dental Hygiene Program, was awarded for performing four tasks in ADEA Connect.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, talks about the article of impeachment and the 25th Amendment.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the urgency of the vaccination effort as additional variants continue to be found.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments on when travel will start up again post-vaccine.

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Robert Sanders, assistant professor and chair of national security, comments on the symbols that were used as part of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science, talks about the odds of winning the big jackpots.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the correlation between reducing nursing staff and improved patient care that could comprise care.

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The University of New 51 is preparing for students to come back on January 16 and 17.

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Standard Bank Limited has appointed Ashok Kumar Saha ’96 MBA as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments on the Republican Party’s reaction to last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments that the car insurance industry is experiencing a transformation because of driver behavioral modifications.

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David Sacco, PIR in Finance, comments that a disciplined approach is helpful to your portfolio for a speculative asset like bitcoin.

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Jeffrey Treistman, assistant professor of national security, talks about protests at the state capitol this weekend and up until Inauguration Day.

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Floyd Skinner ’87 M.S. has been appointed to the Gulf Coast State College District Board of Trustees.

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Jeffrey Treistman, assistant professor of national security, talks about how local and state officials are preparing to handle any threats or protests happening at the state capitol.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks about the impeachment of the President for inciting insurrection.

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Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, comments on seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and some ways to lessen symptoms.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how the Senate can vote to disqualify Trump from holding any future office.

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Thomas Gibson, ’97 M.S. Education, becomes the 15th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

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Chandra Shehigian ’08 is the Manager of Instructional Design and Blackboard administrator at SUNY Old Westbury.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of legal studies and political science, wrote an opinion piece saying that aligning with Trump may have cost Republicans two senate seats in the Georgia race.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, talks about police reform and the way police are trained.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on what makes people become extremists.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, talks about using the 25th Amendment or impeachment of the president.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the high risk of transmission as quarantine fatigue sets in.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why Capitol police were unable to handle the protest that turned quickly into a riot.

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Robert Sanders, chair of national security, talks about the lack of security at the U.S. Capitol and what changes need to be made.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the how the event went from protestors to rioters and that officials misjudged that threat level.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, comments on the events at the Capitol as protesters became violent and seized the building.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, comments on the difference in security enforcement between the rioters on the U.S. Capitol and BLM protesters.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the changes that will now happen to capitol building across the country as a result of the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

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Danielle Cooper, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the systemic double standard in policing tactics.

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Renee Dominguez ’20 M.S. Criminal Justice will become the next acting chief of police for the City of New 51.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the lack of security when rioters stormed into the U.S. Capitol.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, comments that the early detection device would have an advantage in combating a viral infection.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments on the events that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol.

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Christina Nocito ’21 M.S. was sworn in as one of six new recruits for the New London Police.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, talks about the recent Russian hacking, the Georgia vote and ratifying the results of the election.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, talks about the security breach at the Capitol building.

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Raul Moronta ’94 MBA has been appointed to the brand new position for Remington Hotel Corp as Chief Commercial Officer.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments on invoking the 25th Amendment after the riots at the U.S. Capitol.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, talks about race being a factor in why police were not prepared to deal with the riot at the Capitol.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments on how local governments are being stretched to handle the communications about and coordination of the vaccine.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the State of Connecticut being well organized for distributing the vaccine efficiently.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments that each police department has its own set rules governing private work details.

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Anne Li Kringen, associate professor and assistant dean of criminal justice, comments that female officers often are overlooked in the job recruitment process.

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Barbara Parker ’91 MBA is being recognized as a Distinguished Attorney in the field of Law.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments on the economic recovery being K-shaped rather than V-shaped for those financially affected by the pandemic.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the social development that is missing for younger children who are not in the classroom.

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Jan Louise Jones, lecturer and coordinator for hospitality and tourism management, comments that a lack leadership has caused airlines to make their own policies on screening travelers.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about how very cold weather impacts the spread of COVID-19 this winter.