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



In the Media: February 2024

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a classic pattern of Russia having Transnistria, an internationally unrecognized state, contact "Mother Russia" to protect their country from Moldova, claiming a possible threat.

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Angeli Gianchandani, practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments on the success of Bob’s Discount Furniture in meeting customer needs both in-store and online, both creating a unique experience.

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Daniel May, an adjunct professor of biology and environmental science led a hike at Quarry Park and discussed some of the history of the area’s geology.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on lawful permanent residents becoming police officers in the State of Connecticut.

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Johanna Hellgren, assistant professor of psychology, co-wrote an op-ed on removing legislation that currently requires children to speak to an attorney before being interrogated by police, thus having the parents become their legal advocate.

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Rowena Track ’87 M.S., a member of the Board of Governors at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ, has been awarded the Certificate in Cyber Risk Governance by the DCRO Institute.

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Randall Horton, professor of English, was profiled on his life and experiences.

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Lauren Crawford, an adjunct professor of English, is the winner of the Willie Morris Award for Southern Writing for Galveston a free verse poem.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks about sending ground troops to Ukraine that were quickly refuted.

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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses some ways to protect yourself while walking or exercising alone outdoors.

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Lisa Dadio,senior lecturer of forensic science and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, and Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discuss the trial of Michelle Troconis as the jury begins deliberations.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks about sending ground troops to Ukraine that were quickly refuted.

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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses some ways to protect yourself while walking or exercising alone outdoors.

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Lisa Dadio, senior lecturer of forensic science and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, and Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discuss the trial of Michelle Troconis as the jury begins deliberations.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, discusses a surge-pricing model Wendy’s is launching to engage their customers digitally and create a loyalty program.

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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security, discusses the two-year mark since Russia invaded Ukraine and the latest developments in the war.

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Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, was a co-researcher at Middlesex University's Centre for Abuse and Trauma Studies (CATS). His findings were included in the study that was published in the Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology.

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Jens Fredriksen, Ph.D., president-elect, discusses some of the challenges facing the field of higher education.

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Patricia Crouse, practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses why some women are moving to the left politically and what issues are influencing this change.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how the United States and the United Kingdom carried out missile strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

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Amy Baker, professor of psychology, discusses why workplace romances increased during the pandemic, mostly due to constant contact and private communications.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on Nikki Haley's decision to stay in the race until Super Tuesday as the last challenger to former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president.

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Sylviana Lopez ’10 MBA has been appointed chief people officer in human resources for Viability Inc.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the type of sanctions against Russia issued by President Joe Biden in response to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer in criminal justice, comments on travel advisories for spring break and some advice on staying safe abroad.

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Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., has been named the seventh president of the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ. Presidential Search Committee Chair Mike Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., shared what distinguished Dr. Frederiksen during the extensive search and selection process.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s use of force against those who oppose him, which portrays as a fundamentally weak style of government.

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Rob Holub, an adjunct professor of sport management and director of esports, comments on the University’s esports programs being designed to provide pathways into the multibillion-dollar industry.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses some symptoms a child may exhibit that would keep them home from school when sick.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest in the war between Ukraine and Russia as the two-year mark approaches. (Starts at 13:03)

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Rick Fontana ’98 A.S., ’99, ’06 M.S., an adjunct faculty of fire science, discusses the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s national security program, developed after 9/11, which was the first of its kind in the country, as he becomes West 51¶ºÄÌ’s emergency operations director stepping down from the same position for the City of New 51¶ºÄÌ.

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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s esports program was mentioned for offering students the education and helping them develop the skills to thrive in the competitive field.

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Cole Tennant ’27 and Vincent Orfini ’26 were recently sworn in as Orange Volunteer Fire Department members.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the House Oversight Committee bringing in James Biden, the younger brother of President Joe Biden, as part of an impeachment inquiry.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, discusses the effectiveness of a marketing plan for tourism in Rhode Island.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest developments in the Middle East, including Israel’s evacuation orders for Rafah, as its offensive against Hamas will be starting soon.

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Andy Morgan, professor of national security, discusses why a polygraph test may not be the best way to determine deception or if someone is cheating.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the escalation of travel warnings overseas during spring break and gives some advice on how to stay safe abroad.

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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the police search for a person scamming senior citizens by pretending to be a bail bondsman and telling family members to give him money to get loved ones out of jail.

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Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., who has been named the seventh president of the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ, comments on his vision for the University, and Presidential Search Committee Chair Mike Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., shared what distinguished Dr. Frederiksen during the extensive search and selection process.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the search for a missing 11-year-old girl whose father was sharing an apartment with a person of interest in this case, as the roommate was arrested previously for indecency with a child.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses Israeli airstrikes in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza in the war with Hamas. The fighting included Palestinian civilians.

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the immigration crisis at the border and some of the history of the issue over the past several years.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on what options the Democratic party has for the presidential ticket to win against current Republican front-runner former President Donald Trump if President Joe Biden were to step aside.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses Israel’s operation in Gaza to push Hamas to the Rafah border. The efforts have displaced non-combatant Palestinians, which could create a humanitarian crisis.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest developments on the war in Ukraine, including Tucker Carlson’s interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Jens Frederiksen, the seventh president of the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ, discusses his vision for the University’s growth and its future.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments on the difference between journalism and what Tucker Carlson reports from Russia.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the high-profile disqualification case against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is only receiving coverage because former President Donald Trump is involved.

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Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, comments on the Baltic States moving away from associating with Russia by removing monuments from the days of the USSR.

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James Mohs, associate professor of taxation and accounting, comments on the importance of using discretion when taking out a personal loan.

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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics and business analytics, discusses how much consumers will spend on Valentine’s Day and how they purchase these gifts.

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Jens Frederiksen has been named the seventh president of the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ.

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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 online scams that take advantage of people on dating sites by asking for money or credit card information. The scams are becoming very sophisticated.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses the economic pressures on hospital administrators who may be forced to cut healthcare services to their facilities.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the latest in the investigation into a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade that resulted in one death and 22 injuries.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting incident that occurred at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade and how law enforcement ran to the threat when it began, in this in-depth interview.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting that occurred in Kansas City, which left one person dead and injured nine. This is part three of a three-part interview.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting that occurred in Kansas City, which left one person dead and injured nine. This is part two of a three-part interview.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting that occurred in Kansas City, which left one person dead and injured nine. This is part one of a three-part interview.

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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, comments that a New York conviction for falsifying business records may not be as important to voters compared to the election interference case pending in Georgia.

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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ donated food to fREsh-taurant, a food recovery initiative started by Marcus Harvin ’23 A.S., ’25.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, discusses the history of Valentine’s Day and how it is marketed to consumers today.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the mass shooting in 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the importance of citizens reaching out to law enforcement if they know someone who may be a threat and has access to firearms.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses how Israel’s latest actions in escalating its offensive in Rafah may cause its long-standing peace treaty with Egypt to be broken.

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the life and legacy of Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on remarks from former President Donald Trump that he would not defend NATO countries that do not pay their share of collective defense if he is elected president again.

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Jens Frederiksen has been named the seventh president of the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA programs, discusses the commercials during this year's Super Bowl, including the impact of Taylor Swift on advertising.

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Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., who has been named the seventh president of the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ, reflects on what attracted him to the University. Presidential Search Committee Chair Mike Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., shared what distinguished Dr. Frederiksen during the extensive search and selection process.

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Jan Jones, a lecturer of hospitality and tourism, comments on why consumers use different types of credit cards to earn reward points for travel.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the Israelis moving their operations from the central Gaza strip to the southern area around Rafah.

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, comments on the ongoing litigation of former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case and the federal prosecutors citing case law that the judge overseeing the proceedings worked on herself.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses how the city of Bridgeport once again is facing questions over the primary election for mayor.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the case before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) whether former President Donald Trump can be on the primary ballots in Colorado.

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Jan Jones, lecturer and coordinator for hospitality and tourism management, comments on who will likely see the benefit of a new airline program offering unlimited travel for this summer.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses how Israel’s latest response in the Gaza Strip could put the treaty with Egypt in jeopardy.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the law firm hired by Governor Ned Lamont to investigate the Connecticut State Police for false or inaccurate traffic tickets.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses Ukraine's many challenges in the war with Russia, including running low on ammunition.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how public policy has changed how police officers are expected to conduct themselves.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the history of the 14th Amendment, Section 3, of the U.S. Constitution and how it applies to a case before the Supreme Court of the United States on whether Colorado can remove a presidential candidate from the ballot in November.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the case before the Supreme Court of the United States on weather former President Donald Trump will appear on the ballot in Colorado in November.

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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a State Police report about an AirTag tracking device found attached to a motor vehicle and how it was being used to stalk a woman.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the case before the Supreme Court of the United States on whether Colorado can keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot for the 2024 presidential election.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments that the security infrastructure in Las Vegas is well-equipped to handle this year’s Super Bowl.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments on Tucker Carlson's controversial interview with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin on X.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and John DeCarlo, professor of criminal justice, comment on the ethical use of deception in interrogation tactics by police.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, discusses a change for advertising at this year's Super Bowl to include fans of Taylor Swift, a demographic not usually associated with the NFL.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and national security, discusses check-washing schemes, involving more than a billion dollars a year reported by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. This is a federal crime and can lead to decades in prison.

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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s online Master’s in Criminal Justice program was ranked second in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, discusses the forensic evidence in the trial of Michelle Troconis, whose DNA was found on some of the garbage bags that video cameras captured Fotis Dulos throwing out in West Hartford. The video starts at 17:13 with Dr. Glynn.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the continuation of U.S. retaliatory strikes on Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a spree of burglaries and armed robberies at gas stations and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, discusses Super Bowl advertisers having a new market to reach out to for the first time: young women 12-17, with Taylor Swift now attending games.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the rise in robberies at gas stations in Connecticut and the time criminal activity is most likely to occur.

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Michael Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, discusses the case of Jennifer Crumbly, the Michigan mother on trial for involuntary manslaughter after her son committed a mass murder at a school. The video is conducted in Russian.

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, discusses how companies operating recreational genealogy platforms can consent to release DNA information to law enforcement to help solve cold cases.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments that there is nothing new about people looking for negativity in rock and roll music.

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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ donated 50 pounds of food to fREsh-taurant, a food recovery initiative started by Marcus Harvin ’23 A.S., ’25.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how the U.S. military launched a retaliatory strike using long-range B-1 bombers flying from America, striking 85 targets in Iraq and Syria.

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the air strikes by the U.S. in retaliation for an attack on a U.S. base in Jordan that killed three service members.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the start of U.S. airstrikes in the Middle East in retaliation to a deadly drone strike at a U.S. military base in Jordan.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the U.S. launching airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, after three U.S. service members were killed and more than 40 injured in a drone attack at a U.S. military base in Jordan.

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Kenneth Gray, the senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses U.S. military officials announcing 85 air strikes that hit targets in Syria and Iraq in retaliation for a deadly drone strike on a U.S. military base in Jordan.

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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security, comments on Russia abducting Ukrainian children, amid the ongoing war between the two countries.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, comments that teenage labor force statistics are "highly procyclical."

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses Congress stalling aid to Ukraine, which is running out of ammunition to defend against Russian attacks.

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Maggie Lyon, a practitioner in residence of nutrition sciences and hospitality and tourism management, comments that fruits and vegetables are important to your health, especially one that is a "culinary cornerstone."

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David Sacco, a lecturer of finance, comments that banks that have bought assets from failing banks need time to rectify the situation, but banking, at large, remains stable.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the possibility of Israel going to war with Lebanon, as Hezbollah militia continues to attack the border.

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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 how images posted online, including voice postings, can be manipulated by AI users and how to protect this information. Behzadan was in his class for this interview.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses why gas prices will increase nationwide and how high they may go.

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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the importance of transparency after an independent report investigating Connecticut State Troopers and whether they intentionally falsified traffic tickets was released. (This is the second video on the web page.)