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Peter Valentin, a senior lecturer of forensic science, discusses his forensic science career and the advancements in DNA testing on evidence that have proved innocence or guilt decades after a conviction.
In the Media: June 2023
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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reject the Student Loan Forgiveness plan by the Biden Administration that would have eliminated some or all of the debt of borrowers.
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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics, discusses the Student Loan Forgiveness plan, impacting 40 million Americans, which the U.S. Supreme Court rejected, ruling that the Biden Administration does not have the sole authority to implement it.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and his rebellion against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses the breaking news on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action in the college admissions process.
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Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action in colleges and the workforce.
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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments that many Americans would rather protect First Amendment rights on social media platforms than restrict conversations, even if it is deemed misinformation, by implementing regulations from the government.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments that China may strategically target certain supplies it sends to the U.S., as the Biden Administration may implement restrictions on trade.
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This story commended Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, and his knowledge of the Wagner group, whose members attempted an insurrection in Russia, as citizens posted the events live on Twitter.
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Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses the cases before the U.S. Supreme Court on affirmative action in higher education institutions and in employment.
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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security, discusses a deal made with Belarus to provide a safe haven for the Wagner group, showing vulnerability in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s authority.
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Angelika Karachristos, talent acquisition manager for Human Resources, comments on checking a company’s website to verify an open position for a job is listed instead of relying on job boards.
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Peter Valentin, a senior lecturer of forensic science, comments that bloody footprints found at a crime scene can be used in a homicide case, similar to using fingerprints, but it is unusual.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a new state law will require police officers to communicate the reason for their action when stopping a motorist.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest developments in an attempted insurrection against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments on the conspiracy theories trending on social media platforms about the Biden administration’s involvement with the Wagner group in their insurrection in Russia.
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Abby Fleisig ’23, ’24 MBA and Shauna Curran’24 B.F.A. took the lead in a research project for a study conducted by the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s Liberty Initiative, in partnership with the Connecticut Center for Educational Excellence.
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Tom Garrett, associate professor and chair of the Communication, Film, and Media Studies Department, talks about movie stars from the ’80s, with action-packed sequels looking to become a blockbuster hit this summer.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the insurrection in Russia by the Wagner Group and its impact on President Vladimir Putin’s authority.
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Damon Petraglia, a practitioner in residence of criminal justice, discusses a cyberattack on the largest school district in the nation and the long-term ramifications of thousands of employees’ and students’ data and personal information being compromised.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads the Wagner Group, taking his troops out of Ukraine in a rebellion against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest developments in a rebellion by the Wagner Group to take over a city in southern Russia and the reaction from President Vladimir Putin to this internal threat.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin’s address to his country on the breaking news of an insurrection led by the Wagner Group in a southern city in Russia.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, discusses the merger of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, sending shockwaves through the culture of American sports.
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Ron Harichandran, dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering, discusses a federal grant received for the Center for Consumer Protection and Cybersecurity to support a project at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ.
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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics; Michael Rossi, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Zelda Roland, Prison Project Director, commented on the success of the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s and Yale University’s Prison Education program and its impact on incarcerated students and the professors who are teaching in the program.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments that pro-life groups are pressing Congress to implement a nationwide ban or 15-week limits on abortions, as the one-year mark of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, was discussing the debris field found by the U.S. Coast Guard searching for the Titan submersible when news broke from Ocean Gate that there were no survivors.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a recent gang sweep arrest that uncovered minors recruited and involved in violent felonies.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses the catastrophic implosion that occurred, leaving a debris field found by the U.S. Coast Guard, from the Titan submersible that went missing on Sunday.
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John Rosen, a practitioner in residence of economics, discusses some of the factors that may have caused a surge in homelessness in California, more than any other state nationwide.
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Rob Holub, an adjunct professor of sport management, talks about the six-year deal for the Huskies basket ball coach after leading the team to a national championship.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses the possible scenarios that could have caused the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible that was lost while diving to view the Titanic wreckage.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on who posted bail for Representative George Santos after he was indicted for wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds.
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Rob Holub, an adjunct professor of sport management, says fencing is increasing in popularity among grade and high school students and may lead to an athletic scholarship for college.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses the depths and conditions in the part of the Atlantic Ocean where the search continues for a submersible exploring the wreckage of the Titanic that has been missing for days.
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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, comments on the upcoming decision from the U.S. Supreme Court and the complexities of the Student Loan Forgiveness Plan.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on how GOP presidential candidates are dealing with abortion rights issues while campaigning nationwide.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the Ukraine Recovery Conference and how world leaders will hold Russia accountable for the damages since they invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
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Michael Clark, an adjunct professor of criminal justice, discusses the charges against Hunter Biden for failure to pay federal income tax and illegal possession of a weapon and his plea deal with the Department of Justice.
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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the restart of student loan payments and the upcoming Supreme Court decision on the Student Loan Forgiveness Plan.
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Bruce Barber, a professional in residence and general manager of WNHU Radio, comments on the history of summer songs, from radio days to social media platforms.
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Lorenzo Boyd, Stewart Professorship in Criminal Justice and Community Policing, discusses community policing, policies, and procedures in criminal justice with Connecticut State Senator Gary Winfield.
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Connor Degenhardt, ’23 MBA, was drafted by the Arlington Renegades during the XFL’s 2023 Rookie Draft.
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Genesis Parfait, ’27, was recently named the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2023 New Jersey Youth of the Year. She will use her college scholarship award to major in forensic science at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s reasons for visiting the State of California as he campaigns to become the Republican presidential nominee.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how political campaigns may use misleading information and false statements about opposing candidates without accountability.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments that more businesses now give Juneteenth as a paid holiday for their employees.
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Bruce Barber, a professional in residence and general manager of WNHU, comments on how the music industry is suing Twitter for copyright infringement on its platform but may lose an important audience if they succeed.
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Lorenzo Boyd, Stewart Professorship in Criminal Justice and Community Policing, discusses the community coming together for events to celebrate Juneteenth in Connecticut.
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Ron Harichandran, dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering, discusses the need to fund nationwide clean energy fields of study for engineering universities.
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Claire Glynn, associate professor, and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, discusses a first-of-its-kind DNA sample event in Newton, Massachusetts, that may help to solve cold cases of missing family members.
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Pavani Rangachari, professor and director of the Master of Healthcare Administration Program, comments on the increasing number of surgeries for non-life-threatening procedures now that restrictions from the pandemic have been removed.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, says it may be too early to comment on the counteroffensive as only a quarter of Ukrainian troops are actively engaged in the fight against Russia.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on Devon Archer, who sat on the Board of Ukrainian-based Burisma Holdings Ltd. along with business partner Hunter Biden, as he may be called to testify before the House Oversight Committee on their dealings.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will impact Connecticut.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses the federal indictments against former President Donald Trump and how this could impact Democrats' and Republicans' political actions moving forward.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses why the vandalizing of a Black Lives Matter mural with hate-filled symbols only underscores the BLM movement’s call for change.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause an interest rate hike in an effort to control inflation.
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Lorenzo Boyd, Stewart Professorship in Criminal Justice and Community Policing, was the keynote speaker at the June meeting of the State of Connecticut’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System.
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Howard Stoffer, a professor of national security and international affairs, discusses China’s partnership with the Palestinian Authority that was established during a visit to Beijing by PA President Mahmoud Abbas.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was the lunch speaker at the June meeting of the State of Connecticut’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System.
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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communications, film, and media studies, comments on how quickly a mistake in a speech made by President Joe Biden went viral on social media.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and the Yale Prison Education Initiative celebrated the program's first-ever college graduation inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Attendees included Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Interim President Sheahon Zenger.
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Robert Healey, a senior lecturer of fire science and emergency management, comments on the fire science program’s focus on equipping students with management and leadership skills that they will use in their careers in firefighting and the fire safety field.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments that there are members of the Republican Party who will continue to support former President Donald Trump, including after federal charges of mishandling classified documents and obstruction have been brought against him.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the indictment of former President Donald Trump and the 37 federal charges regarding classified documents that he kept at his residence.
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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security, wrote an op-ed on the impact to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from the attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments that professional athletes may lose credibility with some fans as bookmaking becomes dominant in sports.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses security measures and possible threats to the Miami Federal Court and their employees and multiple agencies during former President Donald Trump’s arraignment.
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Following his second big league game, Josh Walker ’18, was profiled as a relief pitcher with the New York Mets.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses the indictment and pending arraignment of former President Donald Trump in a special report interview.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses some of the security protocols surroundin g a Miami courthouse for the arraignment of former President Donald Trump.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the security protection around a federal courthouse where former President Donald Trump will be arraigned and the harassment of WNBA star Brittany Griner at a Dallas airport.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses the Trump indictment, if the public will learn more about the classified documents that were in his possession, and if this will prohibit the former president from running for office again.
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Alice Fischer, a professor of computer science, comments on her recollections of the 20 years of attacks by the Unabomber as news spread of the death of Ted Kaczynski this weekend in federal prison.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments that the Federal Reserve’s conservative approach has been working to keep inflation down.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the legal ramifications for former President Donald Trump as several court cases are proceeding.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses the federal indictment of felony charges against former President Donald Trump stemming from classified material found in his possession.
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Robert McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the federal indictment charges against former President Donald Trump and revising the policy on possessing classified documents when public officials leave political office.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and the Yale Prison Education Initiative celebrated the program's first-ever college graduation inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Attendees included Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Interim President Sheahon Zenger.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and the Yale Prison Education Initiative celebrated the program's first-ever college graduation inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Attendees included Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Interim President Sheahon Zenger.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and the Yale Prison Education Initiative celebrated the program's first-ever college graduation inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Attendees included Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Interim President Sheahon Zenger.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and the Yale Prison Education Initiative celebrated the program's first-ever college graduation inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Attendees included Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Interim President Sheahon Zenger.
In the Media
The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and the Yale Prison Education Initiative celebrated the program's first-ever college graduation inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Attendees included Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Interim President Sheahon Zenger.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and the Yale Prison Education Initiative celebrated the program's first-ever college graduation inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Attendees included Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Interim President Sheahon Zenger.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and the Yale Prison Education Initiative celebrated the program's first-ever college graduation inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Attendees included Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Interim President Sheahon Zenger.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, talks about sportswashing and the sudden merger of the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on an upcoming decision by the Judges of the Connecticut Superior Court on bail bonds and the impact on public safety.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments that the Republican party is becoming divisive as a result of the negotiations made between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the White House on the debt ceiling bill.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the backlog of decertification for police officers in Connecticut and why it may get worse. Professor Lawlor serves as a member of the Pol ice Officer Safety and Training Council (POST).
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on Kremlin officials claiming that their military destroyed several Leopard 2 tanksbeing used by Ukraine, but reports claim it was farm equipment that Russia hit.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses the compromise between Democrats and Republicans to pass the debt limit spending bill.
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Peter Valentin, a senior lecturer of forensic science, discusses how Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) technology was used to identify a suspect now charged with rape in three cases in Boston.
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Bruce Barber, a professional in residence and general manager of WNHU, comments on the music industry’s ability to gauge a song’s popularity by purchases or the number of times it is played on streaming platforms.
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Nikodem Poplawski, a distinguished lecturer of physics, comments on the theoretical possibility that the universe was formed in a black hole.
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Lisa Dadio, director of the University’s Center for Advanced Policing and the M.S. in Investigations program coordinator, comments on the number of open positions with police departments nationwide for local, state, or federal jobs.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, gives an in-depth interview on passing the debt limit bill, the May Jobs Report, and the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of emergency management, homeland security, and criminal justice, discusses how emergency workers are trained and prepared to follow procedures when a building collapses.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses June being Gun Violence Awareness Month and statistics and information for prevention.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, comments on how China may risk trade sanctions with the U.S., as Beijing continues to back Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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Bruce Barber, a professional in residence and general manager of WNHU, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the launch of WNHU, Connecticut's #1 college radio station, along with students, alums, and community members.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, discusses the importance of cardiovascular health for long-term health benefits.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the Connecticut legislature's passing of comprehensive gun laws, including expanding the ban on AR-15 assault weapons.
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Engineering and Science University Magnet School students held their annual end-of-year rocket launch at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was invited by Governor Ned Lamont to speak at a press conference at the Capitol on the 30th Anniversary of the passing of Connecticut's Assault Weapons Ban. Lawlor helped pass this bill when he was a state representative.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on NATO Secretary General's announcement that Ukraine has support to join the alliance and the reaction from the Kremlin if this happens.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and busi ness analytics, comments on why the deal made for the debt ceiling bill to pass is both a win and a loss for Democrats and Republicans.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discussed the passing of the assault weapon ban 30 years ago as Governor Ned Lamont is pushing for more comprehensive restrictions.
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Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on a TikTok trend that revictimizes people who have already been victimized before.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how some dangerous people released on the current bond systems may sometimes hurt others.
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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments on Target's decision to pull back on Pride-related products due to threats against their employees.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discussed the passing of the assault weapon ban 30 years ago as Governor Ned Lamont is pushing for more comprehensive restrictions.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was praised by Governor Ned Lamont in an event marking Connecticut's 30th anniversary of the ban on military-style rifles that Lawlor played a crucial role in passing.
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Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on videos that use AI characters, primarily children, about how they were abused and killed are trending on TikTok and have no warning about graphic content.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that a GPS device will not prevent someone from violating a protective order.