Video compilation by Elisa Broche ’25, a communication major.
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Greg Eichhorn, vice president for enrollment and student success, discusses how the University of New 51 is helping students and their families who experienced delays in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. He said students should contact the admission office if they have concerns about May 1st or the FAFSA.
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Maria Tcherni-Buzzeo, professor and director of the Ph.D. program in Criminal Justice, comments that crime is trending downward to pre-pandemic numbers.
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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, comments on a strategy by the defense lawyers for former President Donald Trump as his civil court case in New York continues.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that even though both leading candidates are flawed, it’s the voters that will ultimately decide who will win the election in November.
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Eva Sapi, professor and coordinator of the M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology, comments on the importance of getting antibiotics once it is known that Lyme bacteria has entered your body.
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Princess Haifa bint Muhammad Al Saud ’08 was profiled for her involvement in philanthropic efforts. She is the Saudi vice minister of tourism.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how the University of New 51 prepares students from multiple disciplines by providing firsthand experience responding to a disaster through a mock casualty drill.
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J.W. Stewart, a practitioner in residence of sport management, discusses the recent NFL Draft and how the outdoor show resonated with fans.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a Qatari official trying to broker a deal between Israel and Hamas that would set the Israeli hostages free.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data, and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses why it is difficult to stop AI-generated deep-fakes, especially for female victims.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that lawmakers continuously need to update bans on assault weapons as gun manufacturers make modifications to continue to sell them legally.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the issue of both violent and non-violent offenders cutting off ankle monitors while out on bond or probation, saying the technology is great but that it does not offer protection to the public.
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Tirthankar Ghosh, professor of computer engineering and computer science and director of the Connecticut Institute of Technology, discusses a vote from the FCC to treat internet service providers equally through net neutrality.
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Amy Baker, professor of psychology, discusses workplace flirtation or romances. They are not without challenges.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a Connecticut Department of Corrections report that shows how many people on parole or community supervision have escaped or absconded.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest on the war between Israel and Hamas, including a possible truce agreement announced by a top Hamas official. However, they will not recognize Israel as a state.
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J.W. Stewart, a practitioner in residence of sport management, discusses the start of the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit and some predictions for the top picks.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer in economics and business analytics, comments that the decision to ban TikTok may end up in court, weighing the interests of national security and First Amendment claims.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments on a plainclothes officer who made a split-second decision to restrain a man who was harassing the mayor of San Jose and then made physical contact with the mayor.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the Office of the Inspector General’s release of a video and new information on what led up to a fatal shooting by Colchester police.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, discusses sports leagues across North America continuing to see the escalation of players and coaches involved in gambling to change the outcome of a game. but say match-fixing is not illegal in Canada.
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The University of New 51’s Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy program (FIGG) reported that its graduates have solved two cold cases in Orange County, CA.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the aid package approved by the U.S. Senate, including the restocking of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how the Secret Service may need to protect former President Donald Trump if he is jailed.
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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security, discusses the foreign aid package that the U.S. Senate approved for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Dr. Lennon reports soldiers in the trenches in Ukraine watched and cheered the passage.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Germany will resume cooperation with United Nations relief efforts after it was suspended as it was reported to have members of Palestinian militant groups.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the protesters at the Yale campus, saying, 'As long as you are being nonviolent, you are free to express whatever opinion you want to, that’s covered under the first amendment.'
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a video of car thefts posted on social media. Kias are being targeted. In many cases, victims left their vehicles unlocked and keys in the car.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses civil disobedience at campuses across the country as protests and encampments continue.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a failed attack by Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed military group, targeting at a U.S.-led base housing coalition forces in Syria.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses how police handled a call to the phone of an Uber driver sent to pick up money from a man who was being scammed. The driver was shot and killed by the man who was being extorted.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses police removing students from Yale’s campus, not for what they are protesting, but for blocking the road from vehicular traffic, posing a significant danger to the public and themselves.
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Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, explains the ‘order of operation’ when it comes to forensic science testing in criminal investigations.
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Mark Tavern, a lecturer and coordinator of the Nashville Study Away Program, discusses the new Taylor Swift album and how she kept the fact that it was a double album a surprise until it was released.
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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments on the number of public service employees working overtime in Southington as shortages continue to be an issue throughout the state.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments that the criminal code in Canada does not have specific language on match-fixing.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses how the aid bills passed by the House will assist Ukraine and Israe
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the retaliatory strike from Israel on Iran after the strikes by Iran last weekend.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses an FBI warning to Jewish communities to be on the watch for threats with the start of Passover on Sunday night, as Israel-Hamas war continues.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how Israel retaliated against Iran with an airstrike in the early morning hours.
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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of Communication, Film and Media Studies, comments that musicians have been accused of performing satanic rituals and offers advice when faced with false attacks.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments that sports fans need to see a separation from leagues and gambling companies, or it could jeopardize both.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses a case in which a man is facing murder charges for the fatal shooting of an Uber driver, who was sent to his home by scammers, demanding money from him.
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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, answers the question of whether Hawaii is outside of the geographical boundaries of NATO’s collective security guarantee, known as Article 5.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest developments of how Israel will respond to the attack by Iran, which deployed more than 300 missiles and drones. This may escalate the situation in the Middle East.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, discusses why Jontay Porters’ has received a lifetime ban from the NBA, saying, “it had to be done,” and why professional leagues are losing credibility.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in Israel, including the announcement of retaliation against Iran for launching more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, remembers the life of Ellen Peters, the first woman appointed to the Connecticut Supreme Court who also served as Chef Justice, following her passing this week.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the European Union’s summit in Brussels that is focusing on Ukraine, the Middle East, and Turkey.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses Iran’s threat to Israel from last weekend’s missile attack that Iran launched, explaining why it could bring about a massive response.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the two articles of impeachment by House Republicans against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border, which has been sent to the Senate for a vote.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a shoplifting ring charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property and interstate transportation of stolen goods after walking out of multiple stores without paying.
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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of Communication, Film, and Media Studies, comments on how protesters can draw negative criticism for their actions, not necessarily for the causes they represent.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York is different than civil trials as he is required to be present every day court is in session.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments that the war between Israel and Hamas creates uncertainty in the global markets the longer it continues.
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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments that the result of widespread shortages in public service workers is reflected in the amount of overtime for employees.
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Ronnell Higgins, a practitioner in residence of criminal justice and commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, comments that the best way to reform policing is from within.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the University of New 51's annual mass casualty incident drill, a platform for students majoring in criminal justice, forensic science, homeland security, fire science, emergency management, and cybersecurity, among other programs, to gain firsthand experience in disaster response. The drill showcases the broad scope of the University's programs, attracting a diverse range of participants.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses possible actions by Israel following a missile and drone attack by Iran on Saturday.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the Israeli government’s response to Iran’s missile strikes on Saturday.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses an attack by Iran on Israel. Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles Saturday night in retaliation for an earlier Israeli attack that killed two Iranian generals.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in an attack by Iran, launching missiles and drones at Israel, that the United States and the United Kingdom, along with the Iron Dome, destroyed before striking Israel.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice who wrote the 1999 Connecticut Red Flag Gun Law, a 'law that was designed for when police have no other options,' says changes to the original law may be causing confusion for police.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses the attack aftermath of a massive number of drones and missiles launched from Iran to strike Israel. Approximately 99% of the attack was intercepted by the United States, United Kingdom, and the Iron Dome.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the threat from Iran, after it launched drones and missiles attacking Israel, to the United States should it not back Israel in potential retaliation.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses Iran launching drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes that killed two Iranian generals. The first of the drones began hitting the Iron Dome during this live interview.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the pending attack from Iran after it launched hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the military attack by Iran after it launched missiles and drones to Israel in retaliation for an airstrike earlier this week by Israel that killed two Iranian generals.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the launching of drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles by Iran to attack Israel. Some of drones and missiles were destroyed by the United States before reaching the Israeli Iron Dome.
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Tracy Tamborra, professor of criminal justice, discusses two criminal cases, one involving a woman who killed a family friend with eye drops after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the other involving a man who repeatedly stalked women, as surveillance cameras captured the final victim being brutally murdered.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, had his opinion piece in The Global and Mailreferenced in this op-ed by Ian Pattison, retied editorial page editor of the Chronicle-Journal on sports gambling.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments that although the economic challenges experienced under the Biden administration were partly because of COVID, consumers have expressed their dissatisfaction with high prices for goods and services.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the reaction to Arizona’s Supreme Court ruling on an 1864 abortion ban and the impact it could have on the 2024 presidential election.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, and Matt Caporale, executive director of the Career Development Center, along with the Secret Service discuss the outstanding caliber of student from the University who are apply for positions with the agency through an on-campus recruitment opportunity, which they have called the 'New 51 Model.'
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Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, comments on companies that are asking employees to return to the office. This may be a tactic to avoid having to lay off people and eliminating these roles.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, known as FISA, which collects electronic data on intelligence activities or terrorist groups for the National Security Agency to support foreign intelligence or counterintelligence activities.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses an Israeli airstrike that killed a top Hamas leader’s family in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas says they cannot identify where 40 Israelis are being held hostage.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the consumer price index climbing for March and what the Federal Reserve may do to adjust interest rates.
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John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, discusses the new plan proposed for student loan forgiveness. He warns there could be an impact on those with no debt in the form of higher taxes.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a series of attacks targeting women who are being punched in the face, and how to lower the risk and protect yourself.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comment on how police departments can discipline officers. Appeals can be made to an arbitrator panel to overrule the discipline decision.
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J.W. Stewart, a practitioner in residence of sport management, discusses the life of O.J. Simpson, who went from NFL star to a suspect in a double murder trial that gripped the nation.
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J.W. Stewart, a practitioner in residence of sport management, discusses the life of O.J. Simpson, whose rise to fame as an athlete, endorser, and actor took a dramatic turn after being accused of the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
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J.W. Stewart, a practitioner in residence of sport management, reflects on how it takes years to build a legacy but only seconds to destroy it, following news that O.J. Simpson died of cancer.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the recent comments by President Joe Biden urging Israel to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on why Republicans have subpoenaed the Department of Justice for audio recordings of President Joe Biden's interview with the special counsel who investigated the president’s alleged mishandling of classified documents.
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Joshua Sandman, emeritus professor of political science and legal studies, comments on the strategic and politically charged statement made by former President Donald Trump on how his administration would handle the abortion issue, if he is elected president in 2024.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, gives his predictions on how the Federal Reserve will handle interest rates as the 2024 presidential election nears.
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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics and business analytics, comments that when an anchor store leaves a mall, it is detrimental to the remaining tenants that may have co-tenancy clauses in their leases.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments that, militarily speaking, counting on your enemy to make a mistake in war is not a good strategy.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the raising of homeland security alerts, as there is a possibility of Iran retaliating against the U.S. after an Israeli airstrike.
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The University of New 51 is mentioned for its annual voluntary contribution to the city of West 51 for the last several years, and its $914 million annual economic impact with 7,320 associated jobs.
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The University of New 51’s annual mass casualty drill had an unexpected twist as much of Connecticut experienced an earthquake.
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The University of New 51's annual mass casualty incident drill, a platform for students majoring in criminal justice, forensic science, homeland security, fire science, emergency management, and cybersecurity, among other programs, to gain firsthand experience in disaster response, showcased the broad scope of the University's programs, attracting a diverse range of participants.
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The University of New 51 held its annual mass casualty incident drill for students majoring in criminal justice, forensic science, homeland security, fire science, emergency management, and cybersecurity, among other programs, and to provide firsthand experience responding to a disaster situation.
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Ceyda Mumcu, associate professor of sport management, comments on the growing number of women’s sports teams being televised on major networks such as ESPN.
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Ron Harichandran, dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering, participated in a panel discussion on the state of the bridges in Connecticut. The event took place after the Key Bridge was struck by a cargo ship and collapsed.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the war between Israel and Hamas, including an IDF airstrike that destroyed Iran’s Consulate, killing two Iranian generals.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments that 'everything that makes a young athlete good at sports...all of it makes them prone to gambling.'
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Meg Cox ’18 was sworn in as a career lieutenant for Newtown Fire Rescue in Pennsylvania.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the war between Israel and Hamas, including several aid workers being killed in an airstrike in Gaza.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, wrote an op-ed about the corruption of sports since gambling has been legalized, impacting both fans and athletes.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the outcome of the latest presidential primaries, including the pivotal swing state of Wisconsin.
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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the significance of milestone of the Dow Jones reaching the 40,000 threshold.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the presidential primary, including ballot questions in Wisconsin on how elections will be run in November.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the latest in the war between Ukraine and Russia and shares his opinion on how it may end.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data, and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses a data breach impacting millions of AT&T customers that released personal information on the dark web.
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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments on how George Kelling’s theory, developed in the 1980s, is being used as New York is dealing with serious crime in the subways again.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, discusses the allegations against professional athletes of betting on games, threatening the integrity of sports.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the impact of the aid for Ukraine from the U.S. that has still not been released by Congress.