Video compilation by Christian Guajardo ’27 Graphic and Digital Design



In the Media: December 2024

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, discusses how making a tax-deductible donation for the current year can benefit a well-known soup kitchen looking to move to a larger facility. The organization feeds tens of thousands of residents.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the FBI arresting a suspect planning a mass casualty terror attack against the Israeli consulate in New York City.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, discusses the trickle-down effect for consumers as Moody’s downgrades two utility companies in Connecticut.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, gives his expert opinion on Congress’s Bipartisan House Task Force Report on Artificial Intelligence, including its recommendations to ensure America leads the world on this type of technology.

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Melissa Whitson, a professor of psychology, discusses that feeling down around the holidays is not uncommon and says acknowledging these feelings and volunteering in your community is a good first step to feeling better.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, gives insight into the impact of Moody’s reducing the credit rating for Avangrid utility companies and what this will mean for its customers.

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Allison Arnett, a lecturer of nutrition sciences, comments on wellness practices and supplements that went mainstream this year.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the latest information on a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the possible ban of TikTok if an American company does not purchase it and the impact this ban would have on small businesses here in Connecticut.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, that wounded six and left three dead.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses if a red flag law in the State of Wisconsin would have made a difference in preventing another school shooting.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the security protection a company should provide for their people, assets, and buildings.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses concerns about the uptick in drone sightings across the northeast and the lack of information regarding their identity.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the latest about a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, which injured six and left three dead.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Bruce Barber, WNHU's professional in residence and general manager, comments on the popularity of the song 'Do They Know It’s Christmas' 40 years after it was released and the role the MTV generation played in its success.

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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of homeland and national security, will give a lecture on Thursday, January 9, at the Essex Library.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on what 'doom spending' is and how it started in the 1960s.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, comments on Salt Typhoon, a hacking operation associated with the Chinese Government that is targeting high-ranking U.S. government officials and researchers, regardless of the type of phone used.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses reports of drone activity throughout the northeast, including in Connecticut.

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Alison Hudyma ’09 M.S. graduated as part of the 292nd session of the FBI National Academy, becoming the first female officer in Darien’s history to complete the prestigious program.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the latest in Syria, as former President Bashar al-Assad leaves office, and the impact this has on the Middle East.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, comments on some of the social media posts about the alleged shooter of United Healthcare CEO. "Shooting someone to death on the streets was and always will be wrong. As for the murder balancing out the insurance company’s actions, the world doesn’t work like that, and I’m not convinced we want to live in a world where justice is handed out like this."

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Patrick Malloy, a senior lecturer of cyber threat intelligence and financial crimes investigations, comments on the ability of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to put internal controls in place to deter fraudulent activity in the Department of Health and Human Services.

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David Sacco, a lecturer of finance, discusses the higher borrowing fees for some of the state’s utility companies and how that cost could be passed on to customers.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments that forcing sportsbooks to honor bets that are posted online should be upheld. Hill said, 'I would love to see a bettor go to a bookmaker and say, ‘I made a mistake, I want you to void my account.' Mate, that’s the gambling market.'

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses how societal support for alleged criminals is a disturbing situation, but it is not unique.

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Bryce DuBois, associate professor of biology and environmental science, discusses ways parents can help their children be environmentally aware at home and in the community.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was part of a panel discussion about pretrial justice in Connecticut, including release and detention policies.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses multiple drones sighted over New Jersey with the last several weeks, creating an uncertain threat that raises homeland security concerns.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses a survey by the New York Federal Reserve that show households are expecting their financial situation to be improved a year from now.

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Brooke Kammrath, a professor of forensic science, comments on her career in forensic science and the future of forensic analysis.

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The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe recently visited the University of New Haven to mark the beginning of a partnership with the University of Tirana.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, national security, international affairs, and political science, discusses the latest developments in Syria and the impact it is having internationally.

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Brooke Kammrath, a professor of forensic science, testified about forensic evidence in a trial that involved reconstructing where shots came from that killed a woman in Standish, Maine.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the capture of a suspect wanted in connection to the shooting of the CEO of United Healthcare.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of homeland and national security, discusses the fall of Syria’s government over the weekend (18:45)

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, who is a member of the Connecticut Center for Applied AI, discussed a proposal to create the Connecticut AI Alliance, a consortium of universities, corporations, and public-sector entities across the state to pool their resources for AI development.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the latest on the search for the suspected shooter of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.

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Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, discusses what NYPD investigators are finding in forensic evidence that was left behind in searching for the suspected shooter of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer in homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses security concerns about unidentified drones flying over New Jersey for several weeks near military bases.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the latest on the search for the suspected shooter of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the closing of more brick-and-mortar stores, especially after the pandemic, as customers have found online shopping easier and more convenient.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses insurance companies increasing security as they face threats from angry customers.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the latest on the search for the suspected shooter of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the latest on the search for the suspected shooter of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, as authorities ruled out that the gun was purchased in Connecticut.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, comments on how social media users are “guessing” about clues on the murder of the United Healthcare CEO, regardless of their validity or logic.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the possibility that the gun that was used in the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO was purchased in Connecticut but was later ruled out.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a need for executive protection for industries that may face threats from angry customers in the wake of the CEO of United Healthcare being shot in New York.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the latest on the search for the suspected shooter of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York. (starts at 22:30)

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, comments on careers in forensic science and forensic genealogy.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the acting director of the U.S. Secret Service appearing before Congress to testify on the two assassination attempts of President-elect Donald Trump and a heated exchange about a photo-op on September 11, 2024.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer in economics and business analytics, comments on Bitcoin's rise in the cryptocurrency market, saying it remains to be seen what new regulations will occur when the administration changes.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the acting director of the U.S. Secret Service's appearing before Congress to testify on the two assassination attempts of President-elect Donald Trump and what changes have been implemented for protection.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, took part in a panel discussion about the case of missing person Hannah Kobayashi and the strange death of Ryan Kobayashi as he traveled to the mainland in search of his daughter.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses a Chinese national living in California who is being charged with a violation of federal law for shipping weapons and ammunition to North Korea for an attack on South Korea.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses martial law being declared by South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol. Hours later, it was lifted by the National Assembly. Part one of a two-part interview.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses martial law being declared by South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol. Hours later, it was lifted by the National Assembly. Part two of a two-part interview.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, comments on Bluesky, a social media app with an additional vetting system and a decentralized protocol, making it difficult for those trying to create fraudulent accounts.

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David Sacco, a lecturer of finance, discusses the history of Cyber Monday and how it has changed after the pandemic.

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Jason Malli, an adjunct professor of music, Mack Pray ’25, and Kai Arsenault ’25 talk about a capstone full-class project to plan a fundraiser to the benefit of The Animal Haven on December 7 at 1 pm.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the latest in the Middle East, with Israel launching a strike on Lebanon, after Hezbollah fired on Israeli Defense Forces, breaking the ceasefire agreement.

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Brian Otis, vice president for university advancement, discusses the origins of Giving Tuesday saying, “Humanity depends on the generosity of many.”

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, comments that card skimmers on payment-processing systems are becoming increasingly frequent and offers some tips on what to look for if a machine has been tampered with.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on the timing for CD investments as the economy improves.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, discusses the possibilities of changes to the FBI should Kash Patel become the director.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses increased online sales for large and small businesses and the impact of buy-now, pay-later tariffs on the economy.