In the Media: May 2026

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Janet Jensen 鈥17 Hon. discusses the $4 million gift she made to the University to support the establishment of the Jensen Community Center for Applied Justice as well as the development of survivor-center initiatives to combat human trafficking that can be scaled and shared nationwide. President Frederiksen spoke in the video piece about the impact of Ms. Jensen鈥檚 generosity.

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Leo Lester, senior vice president for the University鈥檚 Riyadh campus, discusses plans for the University鈥檚 international branch campus in Saudi Arabia.

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Leo Lester, senior vice president for the University鈥檚 Riyadh campus, said Saudi Arabia is one of the most attractive markets for foreign universities due to regulatory changes that allow international institutions to enter the Kingdom.

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This fall, the University will open its Riyadh campus in, with its College of Business and Digital Innovation being located in Misk City.

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This fall, the University will open its Riyadh campus in, with its College of Business and Digital Innovation being located in Misk City.

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Incoming student-athlete Kyle Leandri 鈥30 has excelled in the classroom and on the baseball field.

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四色AV of New Haven announced a $4 million gift from Janet Jensen 鈥17 Hon, a former member of its Board of Governors and the founder of The Jensen Project, a nonprofit organization fueling the fight against sexual violence.

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Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, comments, 鈥淔or high-net-worth individuals, the stock market reflects how well they鈥檙e doing. But for middle- and lower-income Americans relying on wages or savings to get by, it remains a struggle because wages still are not keeping pace with inflation.鈥

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the Connecticut State Inspector charging a former Hartford police officer with first-degree manslaughter following a shooting earlier this year.

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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, in talking about Connecticut cities and towns introducing speed cameras, said he understands why people are worried about how the data will be used.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice and a retired supervisory agent with the Secret Service, said, 鈥淭he Secret Service has areas of vulnerability that it has to continue to rework, reset, continue to train to, and tighten up those areas where we need to tighten up.鈥

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Greg Eichhorn, vice president for enrollment, discusses National College Decision Day.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the firing of two Meriden police officers and broader issues of police accountability and disciplinary oversight.

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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the law enforcement challenges related to social media posts promoting a 鈥渢akeover鈥 at Westfarms Mall.

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Pavani Rangachari, professor of healthcare administration and public health, comments, 'Hospitals need to see nurses not simply as a cost center but as central to the mission and the culture and long-term sustainability of healthcare.'

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, commenting on a shooting at the White House Correspondents鈥 Dinner, says the Secret Service typically works with hotel security, local police, and the White House administration to develop a security plan rather than closing hotels outright.

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Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics comments on Aldi鈥檚 expansion plans in Connecticut.

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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 cyberattack targeting Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of schools.

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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 cyberattack targeting Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of schools.

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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 cyberattack targeting Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of schools.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses an incident in which an individual is accused of firing an assault-style rifle at passing cars on a busy street outside of Boston.

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David Sacco, assistant professor of practice in finance, shares tips to help identify the best business credit cards.

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Jan Jones, associate professor of practice in hospitality and tourism management, comments that while people are likely to travel over the Memorial Day weekend, they are more likely to stay put once they arrive at their destinations to use less gas.

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Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, comments that consumers could continue seeing elevated food prices through the summer.

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Greg Eichhorn, vice president of enrollment, discusses the strategy behind the University promoting its record-breaking incoming class following National College Decision Day.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice and a retired supervisory agent with the Secret Service, appeared live as President Trump arrived Connecticut to speak at the Coast Guard Academy鈥檚 Commencement.

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President Jens Frederiksen spoke to the Christian Science Monitor about the impact of the decline of international student enrollment across higher education due to tightening visa restrictions. As part of the story, Kim Kanor 鈥26 spoke about the support he has received as an international student from Ghana. A Christian Science Monitor photographer visited campus for our Commencement ceremony for graduate and doctoral candidates, capturing the sights here and here of a cultural celebration in which nearly two-thirds of the 2,000 degrees were earned by international students hailing from across the globe.

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Pavani Rangachari, professor of healthcare administration and public health, comments why retention of nurses across healthcare is a significant concern.

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四色AV of New Haven was mentioned as one of colleges and universities in the Greater New Haven area that could help support a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) satellite campus in New Haven.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments on the ongoing investigation into a shooting that took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego. (Interview begins at 9:16)

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The New Haven Register spotlighted our Commencement 2026 celebration.

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President Jens Frederiksen and Leo Lester, senior vice president for the University鈥檚 Riyadh campus, discuss the University鈥檚 plans in Saudi Arabia, following the announcement that the Riyadh campus鈥 College of Business and Digital Innovation will be located in Misk City as the first phase of NHU-Riyadh.

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Tom Huber 鈥30, who will join the Chargers football team for the 2026 season, is the first Australian-born football player to receive a Division I offer to play quarterback.

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Jacob Urban 鈥26 is the first first-responder to receive a tuition-free degree from the University as part of a partnership with the City of West Haven. He and President Frederiksen spoke with Fox 61 on Commencement Day.

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Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate, comments on the significant amount of money involved in dog fighting.

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Chargers football head coach Mark Powell joins WTNH News8鈥檚 'Slice of Sports' program to talk about the team, his football journey, and his family鈥檚 legacy in football.

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Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments that counterfeit fentanyl pills are especially dangerous because users often do not know what they are taking.

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Several members of the University community spoke about this year鈥檚 International Festival.

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President Jens Frederiksen was the lead on News 12 Connecticut鈥檚 'Power and Politics' program. He talked about the University's plans to open this fall the first U.S. international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, our standing as a leader in cybersecurity education, and the success of our University Rover Challenge team.

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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 cyberattack targeting Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of schools.

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Leo Lester, senior vice president for NHU-Riyadh, discussed the plans for the University鈥檚 international branch campus in Riyadh.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses leadership instability within the New Haven Police Department, highlighting the operational and organizational challenges associated with repeated turnover at the chief level.

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四色AV of New Haven announced today that its College of Business and Digital Innovation at its international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, will be located in Riyadh in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City, Misk City, a dedicated district designed to support education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development.

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Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discussed a manhunt for a suspect in Tennessee.

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For its plans to open an international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, the University is highlighted among colleges and universities that are rethinking academic models to improve student outcomes, strengthen workforce alignment, and remain competitive.

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Paul Lavoie, vice president of innovation and applied technology,commented that layoffs at Stanley Black & Decker are, 鈥渘ot necessarily an indictment of manufacturing in the state of Connecticut.鈥 His commentary was also featured in the Daily Mail.

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Zelda Roland, director of the University鈥檚 prison education program, discusses the impact of the program and its groundbreaking partnership with the Yale Prison Education Initiative, a program she founded.

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Jacob Urban 鈥26, a captain with the West Haven Fire Department and an EMT, is the initial West Haven first responder to earn a tuition-free bachelor鈥檚 degree through a collaboration between the University and the City.

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Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, explained that rising gas prices are driven by supply constraints, seasonal demand, and broader global market volatility.

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Amy Baker, professor of psychology, says it鈥檚 important to first check what a company allows before pursuing a workplace romance.