In the Media: July 2026

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President Jens Frederiksen talks about the plans for the University’s international branch campus in Riyadh and the transformative gift supporting its launch, which is set for this fall. (Interview is in part 24, starting at 8:18 a.m. after traffic and weather updates.)

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The University’s new AI for Cybersecurity concentration was spotlighted among programs being supported by the Connecticut’s Tech Talent Accelerator 3.0 program.

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Patrick Gourley, professor of economics and business analytics, comments on the motivation of the new so called “Taylor Swift tax” implemented in Rhode Island.

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Amy Baker, professor of psychology, comments on new SHRM data that shows a decline in employees reporting a workplace crush, saying, "My suspicion is people are having these relationships at the same rate, but how they're disclosing it is changing."

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses why drones create security issues, the limitations of drone-detection technology, and the challenges law enforcement have in determining how to safely neutralize a potential drone threat.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, on the two-year anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Trump at a rally in Butler, PA, talked about how that incident has impacted Secret Service procedures and protocols.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration, says America’s willingness to continue paying for GPS, "comes from a practical standpoint. Attempting to de-fund it would create chaos."

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The University announced that Douglas Schumann ’69 made a $10 million gift to support the launch of its international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, which will open this fall. The story was featured across Hearst Connecticut Media Group papers, including the New Haven Register, Connecticut Post, The Norwalk Hour, Danbury News-Times, Stamford Advocate, and Greenwich Time, and this coverage was picked up by Yahoo. The announcement was also covered by the , , and the .

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, looks back at the 2026 World Cup, discussing how much it really cost to put on.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security and criminal justice, comments on ways people can help keep themselves safe when exchanging goods sold via online sites such as Facebook Marketplace. (Interview begins at 16:33.)

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The University of New Haven was named by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to its 2026 Transfer Honor Roll. The University is the only school in Connecticut to earn a spot on the list.

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Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, said grocery shoppers should expect elevated prices to continue in the near future.

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The University of New Haven – Riyadh is the first international university operating in Saudi Arabia to be included in the Social Development Bank’s education financing system.

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Janice Deskus ’90 MPA was named to the Board of Trustees of the Cameron Art Museum. She is chief human resources and communication officer for Hologic Corp.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses what would have went into the decision – and the entities involved – to have President Trump return from Turkey on the old Air Force One instead of the new one he flew in on. He also shared his analysis with .

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Susan Campbell, professor of practice in communication, film, and media studies, comments on what might be the rationale for the U.S. Army’s decision to consolidate official Army social media accounts.

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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice who was a firearms instructor for 20 years while serving as a police officer, comments on an officer-involved shooting in Manchester.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, comments on an individual being stopped at a barricade outside of the U.S. Capitol who had a firearm in the vehicle. (Interview begins at :22.)

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Jeffrey Debies Carl, associate professor of sociology, discusses the notion of “collective behavior” that causes social media trends to become popular or go viral.

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Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, comments on a lawsuit involving Red Lobster and its all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that helped spark the seafood chain’s 2024 bankruptcy.

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Demissew Diro Ejara, an associate professor of finance, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of business credit cards.

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J.W. Stewart, assistant professor of practice in sport management, discusses the controversy around FIFA overturning a red card suspension of a U.S. men’s soccer star in advance of the U.S. facing Belgium in the World Cup round of 16.

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Maria Torre, associate professor of practice of forensic science, discusses the CSI Summer Academy she led this summer that brought students from across the country to campus. The camp was also covered by and , whose coverage was picked up by .

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest in the war with Iran.

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Janet Garcia-Hallett, associate professor of criminal justice, is part of the team spearheading the , which is focusing on whether a more comfortable, normalized living space can reduce inmate violations and improve safety for corrections officers.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, comments on homicide rates being down in New Haven and in major cities across the country.

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The University’s Connecticut Invents program, which, through The Elevation Center, will provide scholarships and commercialization support for aspiring student entrepreneurs, was spotlighted as an example of how colleges and universities are building increasingly immersive learning ecosystems that blur the lines among classroom, lab, industry, and start-up spaces.

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Trayon Rumley, assistant men’s basketball coach, is launching a basketball camp this summer that is free to Ansonia residents. The focus of the camp, Coach Rumley says, goes beyond basketball skills.

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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, comments on a missing-person investigation in Baltimore that he says created more questions than answers.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security comments on a Florida-based defense technology company announcing it would be acquiring a commercial space in Bridgeport where it would produce combat-ready drone airframe components.

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Kendall Bobula ’14 M.S. has been named Director of Emergency Management in the Ramsey County Safety and Justice Service Team.