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


In the Media: March 2024

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on his expectations for CD interest rates as the 2024 presidential election gets closer.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments on the same qualities that make young athletes good at sports could make them vulnerable to gambling and may make them terrible gamblers.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that Republicans may be using the crisis at the border as a campaign issue against Democrats, but it could backfire.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments on the economic impact on the food and restaurant industry as more customers are taking GLP-1 receptor agonists, adding that the industry may need to change their food offerings to accommodate this group.

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, comments that funding to identify the remains of missing persons should become a priority in Connecticut.

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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 the security update for iPhone users to protect sensitive data if their phone is stolen.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that armed citizen patrols on the streets can have the opposite effect of what is intended, as groups are not trained the same as police officers.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on former President Donald Trump selling God Bless The USA Bibles some of the backlash it has caused.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the impact of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse on the local and national economy after a cargo ship crashed into it, closing the port for potentially the next few years.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments on the rising number of athletes and coaches betting on their sports team and the impact on fans’ confidence the integrity of the games.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses how Connecticut may see a rise in small cargo ships at the ports in New London and New 51 that will be rerouted following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore.

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Maggie Lyon, a practitioner in residence of nutrition sciences and hospitality and tourism management, comments on certain foods that can help with quality of sleep.

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Ron Harichandran, dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering, discusses the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore from a civil engineering perspective.

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Audrey Blondin, adjunct faculty in the Department of Population Health and Leadership, comments that the substantial increase in medication abortions is partly due to the substantial expense of procedural abortions.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments that leagues and governments are not invested enough in safeguards to ward off gambling in sports.

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Ron Harichandran, dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering, discusses the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland and whether it could happen in Connecticut.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments on what he calls the continued erosion of sports when gambling is involved.

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The University of New 51 is part of a project supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The project aims to support Djiboutian law enforcement agencies in the responsible management of biometric data to track criminal activities.

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Ron Harichandran, dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering, comments on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland after it was struck by a cargo vessel.

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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 foreign-made drones may be banned. Data collected can be exploited if they fall into the hands of an adversarial state.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin's not locking down the Russian internet and. As a result, Putin’s claim that Ukraine was involved in the recent mass shooting in Moscow can be countered.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer in homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the U.N. Security Council adopting a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, with the U.S. abstaining. Israel may refuse to cooperate, which could lead to sanctions.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the breaking news of a mass shooting in Moscow at a concert hall.

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Oni Chukwu '94 MBA, '15 Hon., was appointed to the Board at AvidXchange, a leading provider of accounts payable automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers.

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Patrica Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the filing deadline for individuals interested in running in the primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Bob Menedez (D-NJ) who was federally indicted for obstruction of justice, bribery, and corruption. Menendez may run as an independent in the general election.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the terror attack at a Moscow concert hall that killed 137. ISIS-K is claiming responsibility.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest strike by Israel on the al-Shifa hospital where Hamas has a headquarters. and the IDF stopping supplies from coming into the area.

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Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, had his paper mentioned in this article, as he has questioned the financial connections between the farmed salmon trade and the certification bodies declaring their products sustainable.

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the U.S. military operations in Haiti to remove Americans. Gang violence is wreaking havoc throughout the island.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in an attack last week by ISIS-K at a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 133 people. ISIS-K is a splinter group of ISIS.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the primary elections this weekend and what the expectations are for both political parties.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the southern border and the lack of support from the federal government to keep illegal crossings down. Those attempting to cross the border include members of ISIS and al-Qaeda.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the update on a deadly attack by multiple gunmen in Moscow ,and what group may have targeted Russia.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the attack at a Moscow concert hall that had many fatalities. An attack of this size could only have been planned out.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the attack at a Moscow concert hall, for which ISIS-K is claiming responsibility.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses breaking news of a mass shooting in Moscow at a concert hall, with multiple gunmen identified in video surveillance.

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the situation in Haiti as the uprising and gang violence are escalating, while some Americans had to be rescued from the island.

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James Mohs ’75,’85 M.S., associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on the Biden administration’s plan to change the tax deductions for corporate jet use.

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Marie Paulis, assistant professor of dental hygiene, comments on the importance of flossing as part of your daily dental hygiene routine.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, verifies presidential nominees have access to classified information, along with the Central Intelligence Agency and the Center for Presidential Transition.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments on why insurance companies have celebrities endorsing their brands.

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Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate, comments on the rising number of pet thefts nationally, and she offers some advice on protection.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments that using jargon and acronyms too frequently can confuse and alienate people, as meanings can vary from industry to industry.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on former First Lady Melania Trump being back on the campaign trail and the impact it will have on the 2024 presidential election.

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Allen Sack, professor emeritus of sport management, in 1999, was part of a two-day think tank bringing together academics to address corruption in college athletics., That event is mentioned as part of an article on Drake University balancing financing between academics and athletics.

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A study from the University of New 51 found that only about 8% of two million stolen pets have been recovered.

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Joseph Hopkins ’15 M.S., was promoted to Sergeant by the West 51 Police Department.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, answers whether presidential nominees receive intelligence briefings.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the latest results in the primaries for the 2024 presidential election and the next states voting on Saturday.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments on the maximalist philosophy of creating an immersive experience, which is very powerful for consumers.

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George Heudorfer, an adjunct professor of marketing, comments on Eversource Energy's ranking in the American Customer Satisfaction Index for utility companies.

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

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on how undecided and independent voters in the 2024 presidential election may impact the outcome in November.

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Bruce Barber, WNHU General Manager, discusses the history of AM radio and the evolution of technology that is slowly leading to automakers eliminating it from new cars.

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Ceyda Mumcu, associate professor of sport management, discusses the growing fan base for women’s sports, including watching the games on national television.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the presidential primaries, the down-ballot candidates, and the upcoming conventions.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses an Israeli raid on a hospital in Gaza that senior Hamas officials were using to plan an attack.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the difficulty of stopping fans from storming the court at the end of basketball games.

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Janet Garcia-Hallett, assistant professor of criminal justice, is collaborating with University of Missouri researchers after receiving a $2.8 million grant from Arnold Ventures to help transform how people live and work in four Missouri prisons.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the importance for President Joe Biden to campaign in Arizona and Nevada, as he is trailing former President Donald Trump in the polls in those two states.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses multiple incidents of shootings that occurred in downtown Jacksonville Beach on St. Patrick’s Day, as police were tipped off about a gang meeting at the location on Sunday.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Yellow Flag Law in 51e compared to the Red Flag Gun Law that Lawlor authored in 1999 for the State of Connecticut.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, discusses the origins of St. Patrick’s Day and how it has become a “green” holiday, from food and beverages to clothing and rivers to celebrate the day.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and John DeCarlo, professor of criminal justice, comment on the pros and cons of police officers living outside the communities in which they serve.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the inflation numbers and what has the biggest impact on consumers.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses a missing-person case after a student from the University of Missouri did not return to his hotel while on break in Nashville.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the 2024 presidential election and expectations for voter turnout in November.

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, comments on forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG). She helped train the investigator who helped solve a murder case dating back 50 years.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses CT State Trooper Brian North being found not guilty of manslaughter in the 2020 death of Mubarak Soulemane.

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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, says that regardless of the outcome in the trial of a state trooper charged with manslaughter, police officers will continue training on de-escalating tactics.

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Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses why so many people choose to live alone, limiting their social interactions. This lifestyle can have consequences.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments on why sports leagues will have a credibility problem as players are betting on games, leaving fans to wonder if there is an integrity issue.

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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the importance of training all police officers on de-escalation tactics and on interacting with those having a mental health crisis.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses President Joe Biden's announcement to build a temporary port for the delivery of aid packages to those living in the Gaza Strip.

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Allison Arnett, a lecturer of nutrition sciences, comments on the pros and cons of plant-based milk.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the rise in travel advisory warnings for many popular spring break destinations and some helpful advice for staying safe.

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Allison Arnett, a lecturer of nutrition sciences, comments on the benefits of eating cheese if it is in moderation.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, including the impact on those still in Gaza.

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Dan Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the start of the trial for James Crumbley on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. His wife, Jennifer Crumbley, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter stemming from a shooting at Oxford High School that was committed by their son, James.

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James Mohs ’75,’85 M.S., associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments that choosing a tax preparer should be based on the complexities of your needs.

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Rob Holub, director of esports, and his students discuss the first group to graduate from this interdisciplinary program.

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Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., discusses becoming the seventh president of the University of New 51 and his vision for the future.

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Patricia Crouse, practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the results of Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley conceding, and what to look for in the 2024 presidential election moving forward.

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Patricia Crouse, practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the conciliatory speech made by Nikki Haley who suspended her presidential campaign. Prof. Course noted Haley did not endorse former President Donald Trump for the Republican nominee.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses a video released by the Office of Inspector General of a Connecticut State Trooper who shot a man in Bolton.

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John DeCarlo, professor of criminal justice, and Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comment on interrogation tactics used by police and the ethics of lying to a suspect to get information.

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Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., has been named the seventh president of the University of New 51.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the Supreme Court of the United States ruling that former President Donald Trump cannot be disqualified from the ballot under the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which references insurrection.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments on why similar retail businesses seem to be in close proximity to each other.

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The Connecticut General Assembly used a study by the University of New 51’s Liberty Initiative to look for ways to bring equitable education to all communities.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses why Nikki Haley continues to stay in the Republican Presidential race when former President Donald Trump appears to have secured the nomination.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a British-owned merchant vessel that sunk in the Red Sea after being attacked by Houthi rebels.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the D.C. presidential primary as this may be the only win for Nikki Haley before Super Tuesday.

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Daniel Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the start of the trial of a Connecticut State Trooper charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a teen who carjacked a vehicle in Norwalk and led police on a high-speed chase that ended in West 51.

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Ceyda Mumcu, associate professor of sport management, discusses the pay disparity in women’s sports and the lack of attention highlighting the successes of these leagues.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments that Ukraine is helping the media to counter propaganda from Russia on battles in the war by posting to social media platforms.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses the decision made by the CDC isolation guidelines for COVID-19 and the concern from a public health standpoint.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments that the threat of nuclear war from Russian President Vladimir Putin is an attempt to sway American politicians from sending aid to Ukraine.

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Pavani Rangachari, professor and director of the Master of Healthcare Administration Program, discusses the possibility of Medicare covering weight loss drugs. The AMA considers obesity a disease that cannot be resolved for some with diet and exercise alone.

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Susan Campbell, distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments on a possible turning point for Russians to rely on news sources and not believe the propaganda, as thousands turned out for the funeral of Alexei Navalny despite the threats from the government.

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The University of New 51 led a research project on the atmospheric changes during a total solar eclipse, along with multiple universities across the New York area.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the verdict in the trial of Michelle Troconis for her connection with the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos.

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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security, discusses the funeral of Alexei Navalny and the future of the opposition against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, and Ron Harichandran, dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering, comment on the technical applications of AI models used by engineers and researchers. As AI becomes more mainstream, the Connecticut State Legislature aims to regulate how it can be used to prevent nefarious actions.

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, discusses why Rapid DNA tests have become useful to law enforcement investigations for identification.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a policy in place for police pursuits. Still chases continue to happen, possibly endangering the public.

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Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses why a public hearing on Capitol Hill was needed for Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to examine his undisclosed hospitalization, which impacted the chain of command.

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Eric P. Smith ’92, has been nominated to serve as a judge in the Connecticut Superior Court by Governor Ned Lamont.