Video compilation by Elisa Broche ’25, a communication major.


In the Media: August 2024

In the Media

Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on the tariff plans by both presidential candidates and the debatable forecast on the price of imported and exported goods.

In the Media

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, comments on the rising number of social media scams, the importance of validating authenticity before sending money, and the agencies where cybercrime victims should report this information.

In the Media

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a plot that was uncovered with assistance from the CIA that could have potentially killed tens of thousands of people who were planning to attend a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. McDonald was interviewed from the university’s Tuscany campus in Italy.

In the Media

Tirthankar Ghosh, professor of computer engineering and computer science and director of the Connecticut Institute of Technology, discusses a “social engineering scam” that the town of Plymouth fell victim to, losing hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars.

In the Media

Lisa Dadio, senior lecturer of forensic science and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, discusses a case where a police detective was federally indicted in the death of Sandra Birchmore. The detective is accused of killing her and then staging her apartment to make it appear as if she had committed suicide.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on former President Donald Trump participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the invitation of families who gathered the third anniversary of a deadly attack that claimed 13 U.S. service members’ lives as U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021.

In the Media

Audrey Blondin, adjunct professor of public health, talks to Michael Kosta at the DNC in Chicago, where she served as a Connecticut delegate.

In the Media

Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking that rated two Connecticut cities in the top four as the most expensive places to live nationwide.

In the Media

Diane Leja ’99 M.S. greeted incoming students as the new principal at Robert J. O’Brien Elementary School.

In the Media

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments that credit scores are a part of what insurers use to determine risk.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the upcoming presidential debate and how each candidate should prepare.

In the Media

Eva Sapi, professor and coordinator of the M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology, had her research cited. She found in a preliminary study that whole stevia leaf extract potentially possesses exceptional antibiotic activity against the exceedingly difficult-to-treat pathogen Borrelia Burgdorferi known to cause Lyme disease discussed due to the impact of its phytochemicals.

In the Media

Erin Keser ’15 M.S. is a new 2nd grade teacher at the Lake Street School in Vernon, CT.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s reworded indictment on former President Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election.

In the Media

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments that low credit scores may not prevent you from securing insurance coverage, but the increased cost associated with a low credit score may.

In the Media

Karl Minges, associate professor of public health, discusses why the World Health Organization declared the increasing spread of the Mpox virus a global health emergency.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a forum held by U.S. Republican senators and members of Congress on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and a timeline of events.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, while ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are underway in Egypt.

In the Media

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses five members of the U.S. Secret Service who have been placed on administrative leave following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. McDonald was interviewed from the university’s Tuscany campus in Italy.

In the Media

Vincent Orfini ’26 was selected to receive the 2024 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship from the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association and recognized for his passion for volunteerism and his strong GPA.

In the Media

State Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto discussed working with the University of New 51 to hire engineers, as Connecticut has 140 vacancies.

In the Media

The Class of 2028 moved into university housing as President Jens Frederiksen greeted the new students and their families.

In the Media

Andy Morgan, a professor of national security, says that a polygraph test 'gives you lots of chances to look guilty when you're not.'

In the Media

Pradeep Kumar ’12 M.S. (electrical engineering) has been selected to Marquis Who’s Who. His 'importance to critical infrastructure has been recognized by the federal government, earning him a National Interest Waiver to continue working and living in the United States.'

In the Media

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, discusses some of the issues in the proposal made by the Harris campaign concerning price gouging, as well as the history of the federal government trying to control prices. (14:22)

In the Media

John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, discusses the impact of the Canadian rail strike on the American economy, as Canada is the largest trading country with the United States.

In the Media

Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses the new federal eligibility requirements for families to continue HUSKY A health care benefits that may cause thousands to lose coverage.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on how cryptocurrency is getting involved in politics, saying it seems to have an agenda for endorsing and contributing to a candidate's war chest.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the Middle East, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels have attacked vessels in the Red Sea.

In the Media

Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, comments on his concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris's proposed economic plan to fix price gouging and what she calls excessive profits.

In the Media

Audrey Blondin, an adjunct professor of public health, shares her experiences as a delegate from Connecticut at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

In the Media

Richard Colangelo, an adjunct professor of criminal justice and former chief state’s attorney, was invited to speak to a journalism class taught by Andy Thibault, an adjunct professor of communication and media studies. Colangelo spoke about the Jennifer Dulos case, along with Attorney Jon Schoenhorn, who represented Michelle Troconis during the trial.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the Middle East, including Hezbollah launching rockets into Golan Heights, as Israel recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on what far-right Republican voters may do if former President Donald Trump switches some of his core policies.

In the Media

Bruce Barber, WNHU's professional in residence and general manager, comments that celebrities have always been involved in presidential campaigns.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the 2024 presidential race, which is tight, saying that neither candidate can afford to lose any large groups of voters.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a terrorist attack that killed a man who was carrying a bomb that had prematurely detonated close to a synagogue in Tel Aviv.

In the Media

Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the latest cease-fire talks in the war between Israel and Hamas. Still, retaliatory strikes from Iran and Hezbollah could bring about a widening of the war.

In the Media

John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, discusses the financial proposals from both candidates in the 2024 presidential race.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on claims going back and forth in the 2024 presidential election.

In the Media

Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, comments on juvenile crime and the public's viewing of it through dashcams, bodycams, and spectator filming.

In the Media

Erick Russell ’09, in his first term as Connecticut’s state treasurer, has been named to the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty list.

In the Media

Vernon Riddick Jr., an adjunct professor of criminal justice, will discuss his career during the FLOW (Future Leaders of West Hartford) speaker series this week.

In the Media

University of New 51 students volunteered for the Day of Giving with the United Way.

In the Media

Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, and Ali Golbazi, a professor of electrical engineering, discuss the complex pricing regulations and the rising cost of delivering power and maintenance of power lines, which are part of the reason the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority raised electricity prices in Connecticut.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a probe by federal investigators into campaign contributions from the Turkish government to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and whether the mayor provided something in exchange for them.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, commented on former President Donald Trump's remarks about union workers during an interview with Elon Musk on X.

In the Media

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the attacks in Gaza, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.

In the Media

Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the release of the dashcam video and the final report from the CT Office of Inspector General after a suspect stole a police cruiser and crashed into a diner in 2023.

In the Media

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses Ukraine’s advancement into the Kursk region of Russia.

In the Media

Chris Haynes, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the significance of the location in Russia that Ukraine invaded, which was not by chance.

In the Media

The University of New 51 is one of the founding members of the Connecticut Student Journalism Collaborative, a new organization bringing together journalism and communications departments at college and university campuses across the state.

In the Media

Karl Minges, an assistant professor of public health, says about Cancer Moonshot, 'By giving the money to the institutes, it's sort of available as public funding for researchers to access, and anytime that's the case, there's an imperative, whether it's a clinical trial or it's a an observational study, that the results are in the public domain, so that can be then subsumed by other countries outside of the United States who face similar issues.'

In the Media

Angeli Gianchandani, a marketing practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments on the influence of celebrities advertising credit cards.

In the Media

The University of New 51 has partnered with Get In The Game to assist students seeking master's programs and future careers in sports management, tourism, and hospitality at the Get in the Game Sports Career Conference in November 2024.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses preparations in Israel amid threats of airstrikes from Iran and Hezbollah.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses Connecticut’s primary elections for Congress and the U.S. Senate.

In the Media

Edward Jankovic, an adjunct professor of business management, comments on why some big banks do not offer personal loans.

In the Media

Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on the importance of having your vehicle insured to protect your assets.

In the Media

Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on the main determinants of the price of car insurance.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administrations and political science, comments that Vice President Kamala Harris appears to be more willing to criticize Israel on its treatment of Palestinians in Gaza.

In the Media

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a third teenager arrested in connection to a terror attack planned at a Taylor Swift concert in Austria.

In the Media

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, comments on the rising number of card skimmers and how to protect your data.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, and Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discuss the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, assassination attempts on other presidents, and how the Secret Service responded.

In the Media

David Sacco, a lecturer of finance, discusses the market downturn and some of the factors that cause volatility.

In the Media

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a terror plot targeting a Taylor Swift event and the subsequent increase in security for all large venues.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses a planned terror attack in Vienna police uncovered that was targeting a Taylor Swift concert.

In the Media

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments that the Ukrainians’ 'creative use of force was designed to put pressure on the decision-makers in Moscow.'

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on why banks are blocking employees from donating to Democrats as it may risk violating the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 'pay-to-play' rule.

In the Media

Steve Fontana, West 51’s economic development director, mentioned the value of, 'the University of New 51, which is expanding, and its location close to the Veterans Affairs medical center and Notre Dame High School.'

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses breaking news of Israel attacking members of Hamas who were hiding with civilians in Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.

In the Media

David Sacco, a finance lecturer, discusses the recent downturn in the global stock markets and the importance of investing based on market prices rather than the economy.

In the Media

Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer on national security, discusses the presidential election in Venezuela, which may have had tampered results, leading to riots and protests.

In the Media

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, discusses the rising cost of all types of insurance, especially car insurance, amid a rise in the number of auto thefts and uninsured motorists.

In the Media

David Sacco, a lecturer of finance, discusses the recent downturn in the global stock markets and how it happened. (12:45)

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that the economy may be the deciding factor in this year’s election.

In the Media

Laquita Joyner-McGraw, a business management lecturer, is one of three finalists for the ImpaCT Award, which honors individuals, groups, and organizations that are making an impact in Connecticut.

In the Media

In October, a special pre-conference training session on 'De-Escalation Principles and Practices' will be offered to New York-based law enforcement officers in partnership with the University of New 51 under a U.S. Department of Justice COPS grant.

In the Media

Sarbjeet Kaur, a practitioner in residence of forensic science and interim director of the Center for Forensic Investigations of Trafficking in Persons, discusses the fight against child trafficking happening in Connecticut.

In the Media

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments that the timing will be key for those looking for tax-loss harvesting in a bullish market.

In the Media

David Sacco, a lecturer of finance, discusses the stock market downturn and the number of factors involved in its volatility.

In the Media

Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, explains how the significant losses on the Japanese stock markets have impacted the U.S. markets.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses how large gatherings and alcohol can make for trouble, as 2 deadly shootings have occurred at public events.

In the Media

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the acting director of the Secret Services news conference regarding the latest updates on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

In the Media

Greg Eichhorn, vice president for enrollment, comments on the new delayed rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and the concerns that colleges and universities can no longer make bulk changes when a mistake or update needs to be made.

In the Media

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the latest threats from Hezbollah against Israeli civilians.

In the Media

Patricia Crouse, a public administration and political science practitioner in residence, comments on the stereotypes about Democrats' and Republicans' incomes and why it may change this election season.

In the Media

Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, discusses the spying scandal involving the Canadian women's soccer coaches at the Olympics, which resulted in the head coach's suspension for a year.

In the Media

Brian Marks, a senior lecturer in economics and business analytics, comments on Senator Mark Kelly's (D-AZ) selection as a potential vice president pick in the 2024 White House race.

In the Media

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, discusses why cybersecurity is now a top college major for the future, based on job growth and salary.

In the Media

Sarbjeet Kaur, a practitioner in residence of forensic science and interim director of the Center for Forensic Investigations of Trafficking in Persons, discusses the fight against child trafficking and the surprisingly high number of cases happening in Connecticut.

In the Media

Chris Haynes, an associate professor of international affairs and political science, and Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, comment on the arrival of the first American-made F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets in Ukraine.