In the Media: April 2026

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New Haven Independent – An op-ed by Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, about Connecticut’s TRUST Act was cited in coverage of a federal lawsuit that accuses New Haven and Connecticut of violating the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution by limiting local and state cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. 'The system worked,” he said. “Could it be much better? Yes. We had a positive outcome, not a successful one.'

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses Iran war negotiations and ceasefire efforts.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the connections between warfare in Ukraine and Iran.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, comments on the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

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Construction is scheduled to begin later this year on a 50,000-square-foot facility for the University’s Pompea College of Business.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice and a retired Secret Service agent, said he thinks the agents who responded to a shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner performed admirably, but there are still lessons to be taken away from what occurred.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments on New London Police being contacted by brother of the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the latest in the investigation into the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. (Interview begins at 44:46.)

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments on the shooting that took place at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, provided analysis on a federal lawsuit challenging Connecticut and New Haven over immigration policies.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, had an op-ed he wrote about Connecticut’s TRUST Act was cited in a media story examining a federal lawsuit challenging Connecticut and New Haven over immigration policies.

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Allison Arnett, a lecturer of nutrition sciences, says it’s best to treat cheese as an add-on to a meal, rather than a main course

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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses Brandford (CT) police arresting a Branford man after finding a cache of weapons inside his home.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the shooting that took place at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

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The University of New Haven announced a master research agreement with The Lighting Quotient to enhance applied engineering education, providing students with hands-on experience in lighting design and technology.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice and a retired Secret Service agent, said he thinks the agents who responded to a shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner performed admirably, but there are still lessons to be taken away from what occurred. Prof. McDonald also shared his insight with 'The World Today' radio program in Australia, the Washington Examiner, and Scripps News.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration, comments that any major change to the Electoral College would require the Constitution to be amended, but there hasn’t been enough support or motivation to do that. Dr. Crouse’s commentary was featured in more than 100 outlets across the country.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, says Hells Angels, 'understood globalization long before most Fortune 500 companies did. They moved their bookmaking operations offshore, and closed down the clubhouses — which always drew too much attention from law enforcement — to an online, ‘Taking Care of Business’ lifestyle.'

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Jules Douge ’19 MHA was appointed the principal of the Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School in Norwalk.

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Jasmine Byrne ’25, 26 M.S. comments on the impact of receiving a scholarship supported by an organization in her hometown. 'I don’t think I would be able to have the confidence to do much of what I did at UNH without that,' said Byrne who has launched her career as an analytical chemist in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate, was commended for providing her expertise to support an investigation that has led to a Connecticut individual facing animal cruelty charges.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, provided analysis on a federal lawsuit challenging Connecticut and New Haven over immigration policies. An op-ed Prof. Lawlor wrote about Connecticut’s TRUST Act was cited in a New Haven Independent story examining the lawsuit

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Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate, talked about her career as a forensic scientist and how her love of animals led her to studying and advancing the science around animal abuse crime scene investigations.

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Ken Gray, professor of homeland security, commented on the broader implications of the recent deaths and disappearances of scientists, saying, “There is enough reason to believe they are connected, but it’s hard to draw conclusions.”

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Head coach Mark Powell and Brodie Williams ’27 M.A. discuss the football team’s annual spring game.

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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments that, it is incumbent on law enforcement leaders to act quickly and decisively in identifying individuals who should not be working in law enforcement.

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Ohene Kwapong, adjunct professor in the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Marketing, emphasized that consumers should focus on how often they travel and whether airline-specific rewards outweigh the flexibility of general travel cards.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses AI being used in law enforcement.

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Bobby McDonald, an assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses a case in which former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing his wife before taking his own life. (Clip begins at 6:12.)

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Sarah Almasri ’26 wrote a piece about visiting the Yale University Art Gallery as part of a “Art Theory and Criticism” course taught by Jacquelyn Gleisner, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Art and Design.

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Rusul Alshaikhli ’26 wrote a piece about visiting the Yale Center for British Art as part of a “Art Theory and Criticism” course taught by Jacquelyn Gleisner, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Art and Design.

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The University of New Haven’s approval from NECHE to launch its international branch campus in Saudi Arabia was highlighted by The European, a leading business magazine showcasing innovative companies and organizations from around the world.

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Brian Otis, vice president for University advancement, comments on how AI can support nonprofit operations and accelerate fundraising. This commentary was picked up by .

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, recently joined Channel 3 Eyewitness News Extra. He discussed his journey to the University as well as where his students are getting jobs.

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The University of New Haven announced plans to launch a national Supply Chain Resiliency Hub, aimed at strengthening logistics systems, advancing research, and preparing students to address disruptions in global supply chains. The announcement also received coverage on Yahoo Finance and on this news aggregator site.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, provides an overview of the University’s annual Mass Casualty Incident Drill. This coverage was picked up national by .

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, provides an overview of the University’s annual Mass Casualty Incident Drill during a live interview.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, provides an overview of the University’s annual Mass Casualty Incident Drill.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, provides an overview of the University’s annual Mass Casualty Incident Drill.

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Ganesh Balasubramanian, associate professor of mechanical and electrical engineering, discussed what to look for just hours before Artemis II returned to earth.

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Head Coach Mark Powell gives an update on his football team in advance of its spring game, including a .

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration, comments that college-aged people running for public office is rare but can be, and has been, done successfully.

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David Sacco, assistant professor of practice in finance, says of rising gas prices amid what is taking place in the Middle East, “If we’re truly going to be near the end of this conflict and they start coming back down, then I think you’ll see a relatively quick adjustment.”

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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, discusses the importance of police officers being trained in crisis intervention.

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Bobby McDonald, an assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the importance of situational awareness when in public spaces to help protect ourselves and others. (Interview begins at 4:28)

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security explains why the details in the arrest warrant and search warrant were different in the case of a child’s death in Enfield and why charges are sometimes added and dropped as investigations take place.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses young, eligible men being automatically registered for the military draft pool starting in December as part of a measure included in the annual defense policy bill Congress signed into law late last year.

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Randall Horton, professor of English, was selected to be part of the third cohort of the Writing Freedom Fellowship, recognizing 20 emerging, mid-career, and established poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers whose lives and work have been impacted by the carceral system.

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Demissew Diro Ejara, an associate professor of finance, discusses how people can implement zero-based budget and who it might be most effective for.

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Lauren Stornelli, an assistant professor of psychology, comments on the importance of having a coordinated approach for introducing a police presence in schools, following a proposal to have school resource officers in New Haven middle schools.

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The plans for the University of New Haven’s new on-campus home for its Pompea College of Business as well as its work to develop a 133,000 square foot commercial space adjacent to campus into The Elevation Center were spotlighted.

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David Sacco, assistant professor of practice in finance discussed a promotion put on by Jordan’s Furniture, saying the positive publicity and the extra furniture sales means they can cash in either way.

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The family of world-renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee is asking the public to make a donation to the University of New Haven in his honor in keeping with his intent to not hold any public memorials after his death, a wish that he shared.

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Bobby McDonald, an assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, comments on an investigation in northern Arizona that has led to arrests in a counterfeit money scheme that crossed state lines.

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, explains why databases in the United States have a difficult time identifying migrant human remains.

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Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, discusses the various new reported leads in the cold case surrounding Amy Bradley's 1998 disappearance.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, explains that while the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, all military action might not be over.

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The University of New Haven has received accreditation approval for NECHE for its planned international branch campus in Riyadh.

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Bobby McDonald, an assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, talks heightened security for Easter Sunday services. (Interview begins at 30:02.)

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Lauren Stornelli, an assistant professor of psychology, comments on the psychological reasoning behind rubbernecking while driving.

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The University of New Haven is planning to build a new donor-funded, on-campus home for its Pompea College of Business.

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President Jens Frederiksen spoke about his impact on the University of New Haven and his enduring legacy across forensic science and law enforcement. Dr. Lee’s passing received widespread attention across Connecticut, around the U.S., and across the world, with hundreds of media stories talking about his life and distinguished career.

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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, discusses a situation in Bridgeport in which a city council member was allowed to enter a sealed crime scene, calling the situation 'highly unusual.'

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that technology, such as automated cameras to catch speeding drivers or license plate readers, are extremely effective in helping to solve crimes.

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Ranjana Maitra '91 MBA, country head of international relations and strategic partnerships, shares her journey was growing up in a small town in India to a successful corporate career, leading thousands of people, to her current work helping to create relationships around the globe.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments on an Afghan wartime ally who died in federal custody less than 24 hours after being arrested by ICE agents.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the City of New Haven announcing it would use federal grant money to purchase additional automatic license plate readers, discussing safeguards in place to ensure data captured is used appropriately.