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Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, comments on the video showing Tyler Robinson, accused of the murder of Charlie Kirk, jumping from the roof after the shooting.
In the Media: December 2025
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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments on the National Guard being used to address civil unrest as part of homeland security policy under the Trump administration.
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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments that, 'We're seeing a national trend (in low crime) and Bridgeport, to its credit, is without a doubt at the vanguard of the trend.'
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, says 'The people who should be guarding [sports leagues’] credibility are involved in multibillion-dollar deals with the very product that is bringing [the threat]. People have been too greedy, too fast on the legalization of sports gambling.'
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner-in-residence in public administration, notes that both major parties have been relatively ineffective in Congress for many years, citing why several members have decided to run for governor.
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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, was noted as a highlight of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference, among Spectroscopy’s review of 2025.
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The University of New Haven’s plan to open a campus in Saudi Arabia in Fall 2026 was highlighted as one of the key stories of the last year in international education.
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Amy Baker, professor of psychology, discusses some theories of why people in the workplace become romantically attracted to one another.
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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the latest developments, as officials identified a person of interest in the Brown University shooting.
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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the break in the case in the search for the suspect in the Brown University shooting. McDonald said the University of New Haven proactively tests all detection and video equipment and encourages other universities to do the same.
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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses law enforcement officials in Rhode Island identifying a person of interest in the Brown University shooting and a possible connection to the shooting of an MIT professor.
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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the latest in the search for a suspect in the mass shooting at Brown University. (Interview starts at 2:24:34)
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Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, director of the SAIL Lab, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses the dangers of the public posting an AI-generated face of the suspect wanted in the mass shooting incident at Brown University, stating 'They aren't helping the police, they're creating a digital ghost that could lead to the arrest of an innocent person.'
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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the current police chief in Washington, D.C., stepping down after being accused of manipulating crime statistics for the district.
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Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses how the United States has been building up its naval assets in the Caribbean to pressure Venezuela and create a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers from entering or leaving the country.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, marketing, and taxation, says consumers should research and read reviews when shopping for car insurance.
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Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments on the possibility that the still unidentified gunman in the shooting at Brown University chose the building and classroom to start shooting because of the lack of cameras.
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Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, says Brown University students who left campus for the holiday break and who may have been at or near the scene of the recent shooting will likely have an impact on the investigation.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the unusual way an attorney is using a car air freshener to remind people of their rights during a traffic stop.
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Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments that the primary purpose of the FBI flyer offering a reward to capture the suspect in the Brown University shooting is to solicit information for public identification.
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Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, comments that the jobs report is just one data point. 'It is showing continued weakness in the labor market.'
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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice of criminal justice, discusses the search for the suspect in the Brown University shooting and the lack of security cameras capturing footage of the shooter on the main campus.
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Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the 800 cameras and facial recognition technology used at Brown University that seem to have missed any surveillance footage capturing the mass shooting suspect while on the campus that day.
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The University of New Haven, becoming the first institution in the world to receive approval to open an international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, is highlighted in a story about the governments of Saudi Arabia and China collaborating on educational opportunities in both countries.
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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the latest in the FBI's search for the gunman who shot multiple students at Brown University. Gray was interviewed live at 5:30 pm after an FBI press conference.
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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the arrest of Nick Reiner for the murder of his father, Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and his wife, as well as the FBI releasing a photo of the suspected gunman in the Brown University shooting, who has not yet been apprehended.
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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the latest in the FBI's search for the gunman who shot multiple students at Brown University. Gray was interviewed live at 4:30 pm.
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Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, director of the SAIL Lab, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses a landmark deal between Disney and OpenAI and what it means for the future and quality of entertainment.
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George Heudorfer, a practitioner-in-residence in accounting, finance, and marketing, comments that consumers are not interested in ad campaigns but in the value and reliability of the service they pay for.
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Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, discusses the economy and the impact of tariffs, interest rates, and the labor market on goods and services in this 30-minute interview.
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Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, national security, and emergency management, discusses the mass shooting at Brown University, as the suspect remains at large.
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Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, director of the SAIL Lab, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses a tragic case in which guardrails to protect against harmful messaging failed in ChatGPT when a user killed his mother and himself.
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Daniel Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the release of body cam video in an incident in which a police officer is accused of hitting a man 18 times after the man took a swing and hit him.
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Jessica Holzer, associate professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, discusses the first case of measles in Connecticut in nearly four years and the effectiveness of the vaccine.
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Karl Minges, visiting research scientist in the Department of Population Health and Leadership, discusses rule changes by the Trump administration for nursing programs regarding federal student loan eligibility for college.
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David Sacco, assistant professor of practice in accounting, finance, and marketing, discusses some benefits for consumers with excellent credit scores who use credit cards.
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Kevin Trimble ’94, CEO and Founder of Maverick Safes, Loss Prevention Solutions, Cages4, and US Cages, will be part of a national panel discussion on loss prevention. Trimble was a scholarship athlete while majoring in criminal justice at the University of New Haven.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the prospects of elections being held in Ukraine within the next three months. Schmidt was an election observer with the OSCE in Ukraine in 2014 and 2019.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, marketing, and taxation, comments on President Trump’s campaign promise to lower prices on Day 1 for goods, utilities, gas, and groceries, saying it will take time to see the impact of the administration’s changes.
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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the latest photos of Ryan Wedding, who is currently on the FBI’s most wanted list and for whom a $15 million reward is being offered for his capture.
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Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, discusses crowdfunding trends being used to help individuals cover basic expenses such as rent, utility bills, and groceries.
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Karl Minges, visiting professor at the School of Health Sciences, was quoted for his research on skilled nursing facilities presented at the American Public Health Association’s 2024 Annual Public Meeting and Expo.
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Yevgeniya Rivers, associate professor of practice in mathematics and director of the Math Zone, created C.A.K.E.S., Collaborate with Adults and Kids to Ensure Success, to provide birthday cakes to residents of the Life Haven shelter for homeless pregnant women and female heads of household with young children.
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Emily Oliver ’19 was a forensic scientist witness who testified in the Brian Walshe trial, examining items for the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab. (Video starts at 3:33:09)
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Michelle Abrahamson Robell ’91 M.A. has been inducted to Marquis Who’s Who for her dedication and achievements over 25 years in the field of education.
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Jeffrey Forbes ’90 MBA, was appointed Vice President of Commercial Healthcare Sales by LiveData.
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The University of New Haven’s Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation was mentioned for its flexibility in creating not only modern classrooms but also shared environments for collaboration and interdisciplinary connections.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses what the State of Connecticut’s Department of Corrections will review after an inmate assaulted a female corrections officer, and the accused was later found dead in his cell, raising questions about supervision and safety practices.
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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, comments that, "Urban redevelopment is a chicken-and-egg problem. Customers won't spend money in an area unless there are businesses they want to patronize, and businesses won't open in an area without customers who want to spend money."
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the complications that Connecticut state and local police have encountered when federal agents from ICE conduct a raid or make an arrest in the community.
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Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses a spike in ATM robberies across the country, with 40 thefts in San Antonio, TX, alone since September.
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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on how using a percent-based budget can help organize financial goals.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, marketing, and taxation, was one of five experts asked what factors impact interest rates for CDs, and says, 'Uncertainty creates a shift in consumer thinking relating to longer-term investing strategies. Compounding the market uncertainty is the lack of consistent data caused by the government shutdown.'
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Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the latest in the investigation into the deadly shooting of two National Guard members, as the suspect, a former U.S. partner in Afghanistan who was granted asylum in America in 2021, is being uncooperative with authorities.
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Declan Hill, an associate professor of investigations, says the arrests haven’t scratched the surface of the NBA betting scandal.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest developments in the peace talks between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, as well as the corruption allegations against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak.