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Meet Krystal Quaynor ’21, who will be recognized during the AV’s virtual Winter Commencement ceremony in January. She is grateful for the fond memories she has with her classmates and the support of her dedicated professors.
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Amanda Scalza ’12 got involved with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) when she was a student at the AV. She continues to be actively involved with the institute, and her focus is on fostering diversity within the field.
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Susan Bysiewicz, the Lieutenant Governor for the State of Connecticut, recently spoke to an "American Government and Politics" class taught by Connecticut State Rep. Dorinda Borer '92 MBA, encouraging students to vote, get involved, and run for office.
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A team of students recently captured third place in the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition’s New England regional contest. The event, which took place virtually, was hosted by the University’s Connecticut Institute of Technology and included several of the leading cybersecurity programs in the country.
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Get to know Jill Banatoski, M.D., campus health director, whose favorite part of her work is getting to know the students at the University.
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The coronavirus pandemic has presented many challenges to student-athletes, and I wanted to find a way to bring them together, to help address mental health challenges, and to create an outlet for them to share their stories.
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Meet Ariana Eastwood ’23, the first person in her family to go to college, who is passionate about ensuring a welcoming environment for her fellow Chargers and who aspires to one day work for the FBI.
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The University’s Women’s Leadership Council sponsored a virtual program that enabled students to learn about opportunities, challenges, and the skills that are critical for success from women who are leaders in their fields.
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During the pandemic, I have remained focused on my education and on working, and I have engaged in many meaningful projects and virtual classroom discussions.
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A recent virtual panel discussion brought together members of the AV’s Pompea College of Business community to discuss how the pandemic has changed the workforce and how it is expected to continue to impact how and where people work.
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Several AV students shared their experiences, insights, and concerns with the State of Connecticut’s Police Transparency and Accountability Task Force, which will use their testimony when making recommendations to state legislators.
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Mark Rohlfs ’93 wants employees at the manufacturing company he co-founded to feel a sense of belonging, and he has gone to great lengths to ensure his employees continue to be engaged as members of a team throughout the pandemic.
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Despite the challenge of learning and working virtually this semester, I dedicated myself to persevering in my courses, at my internship, and as one of the creators of a new student organization at the University.
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From a national security major to an EMT to a graduate student in emergency management, Victoria Fedak ’19, ’21 M.S. is ready to apply what she has learned to help a local health district respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
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A group of the University’s most accomplished graduate students had the opportunity to present their research projects and to share their excitement for their fields with the University community.
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AV’s Model United Nations team earned more than a dozen awards during a recent virtual conference that brought together students from around the world to work together to address real-world global challenges.
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Gil Fried, J.D. is one of the editors of Esports Business Management, which has been called the “first textbook to present an all-encompassing look into the world of esports.” He hopes it becomes the go-to book for esports students and educators.
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Cindy Gallatin, MBA, the AV’s chief of digital learning initiatives, is leading the charge to foster meaningful and engaging online learning opportunities for students that include cutting-edge technology and offer flexible and inclusive options for all learners.
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Gladys Saruchera ’21 M.S. is dedicated to ensuring quality healthcare for everyone and to sharing her passion for the STEM fields with low-income students in her home country of Zimbabwe.
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Faculty members in the University’s Pompea College of Business predict a Black Friday that will look very different – with fewer shoppers, seasonal workers, and doorbusters.
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As the coronavirus global pandemic continues to spread across the country, public health experts at the AV are urging the public to be creative in how they celebrate the holidays.
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Meet Colby Thammavongsa ’15, ’21 EMBA, associate director of admissions and enrollment communications, a proud AV alum who rediscovered his love of music while in quarantine.
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As part of its Cyber Legends web series, the University hosted a discussion with three female technology leaders who shared their experiences in the field and imparted their wisdom on the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
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Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, who earned a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles at the 1984 Olympic games, has taken the lessons she learned on the track into her life. She shared her story as part of the University’s Allen Sack Lecture Series.
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In a recent virtual panel discussion, several of the AV’s best professors came together to discuss how they use student feedback to enhance their teaching while continuing their own learning.
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A recent virtual discussion brought together dozens of AV faculty and staff members to discuss how to best support students and approaches to continuing to foster an engaging and inclusive environment.
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Jacob Fazekas ’22, Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH, and Karl Minges, Ph.D., MPH, have been conducting research on important public health issues that suggests a need for further investigation and policy change. They recently shared their findings with a national public health community, and they hope their work leads to meaningful reform.
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Meet Karli Ricciuti ’25, an incoming dental hygiene major, who is excited to meet her classmates and to be part of Charger Nation.
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Mehdi Mekni, Ph.D., is committed to growing the University’s computer science program while creating new opportunities for students who share his passions for software engineering and gaming.
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An expert on forensic psychology and deception, Andy Morgan, M.D., M.A., appeared in several episodes of “Signs of a Psychopath,” a new nonfiction series airing on Investigation Discovery that sheds light on some of the most heinous crimes investigators have solved.
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As a member of the AV’s Mayor’s Advisory Commission, I am helping to organize a town hall with West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi’s office. The entire University community is invited, and I hope you will join us.
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In honor of Veterans Day, meet two remarkable members of the AV’s veteran community who have recently transitioned from full-time service members to full-time students.
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The University’s Connecticut Institute of Technology has received a grant for nearly $200,000 from the National Security Agency and Department of Defense for Project IRONCLAD, which will support cutting-edge cybersecurity training for members of the Connecticut National Guard.
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The University received the prestigious Trailblazer Award from the Connecticut Green Building Council in recognition of its ongoing green initiatives, which include energy conservation, composting, and educating the community about protecting the environment.
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Austin Thomas ’19, ’21 M.S. has helped manage the AV’s makerspace for four years, and he’s particularly excited about how its move to the state-of-the-art Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will provide new opportunities for all students.
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Sofia Martinez '22 takes great pride in being a first-generation college student, and she is proud to be part of the University's commemoration of First-Generation Celebration Day, a national initiative created by the Council for Opportunity in Education.
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AV recently kicked off its new Cyber Legends Series with a conversation led by Roland Cloutier, global chief security officer for Tiktok and Bytedance. He discussed his own experience in the field and offered advice to future industry leaders.
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Lyrik' Jackson '22 is used to thinking on her feet on the basketball court, and she had to do just that this summer when her sister unexpectedly went into labor at home. She delivered her nephews herself, with a dispatcher coaching her over the phone.
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Claire Glynn, Ph.D., is passionate about forensic genetic genealogy, an exciting and fast-growing area of forensic science that has helped investigators solve a variety of crimes, including identifying the Golden State Killer.
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Stephanie Gillespie, Ph.D., is passionate about creating meaningful learning opportunities for her students and for fellow educators. Her dedication has now been recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education.
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Armand Lauzon '90 EMBA is the ninth alum to take part in the AV's Executive MBA speaker series, which enables graduates to share their wisdom and insight with current students.
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As a firefighter and forensic scientist, respectively, Andrew Dinkel '01 and Connie (Amato) Dinkel '03, '05 M.S. have the careers they'd dreamed of since they were kids. They say they owe much of their success to their time at the University.
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Thanks to the Virtual Career Fair hosted by the University's Career Development Center, I gained meaningful interviewing experience and a sense of confidence about my future success in the finance field.
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Meet Robert Velez '21 MPA, a part of the dedicated staff of the University's Marvin K. Peterson Library, who loves sharing the random knowledge he's acquired and who recently discovered a new way to enhance his artwork.
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Nikodem Poplawski, Ph.D., who has been called a “future Einstein” has found a way to address one of the biggest challenges in quantum field theory: a mathematical problem that had long stumped physicists. His work has now been published in a leading journal, and he is looking forward to continuing his research.
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Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH, and two of his students recently met with federal lawmakers from across the country in a virtual event focused on bringing awareness to eating disorders and promoting policy change. They hope to educate and to increase access to care for individuals who suffer from eating disorders.
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As an intern in the City of West Haven's Clerk's Office, I am helping the city process mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. I am excited to be actively involved in what promises to be an historic election.
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Byungik Chang, Ph.D., P.E., MBA has been recognized by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers for his commitment to his students' success, dedication to civil engineering, and ability to inspire the field's next leaders.
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As part of a lab, students taking an “Intro to Cyber Forensics” class participated in a virtual experience, investigating a mock crime and searching for a “missing person” while learning about cyber forensics through a fun, creative, and unique remote learning experience.
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AV partnered with TryHackMe.com to offer TryHackCIT, a comprehensive cybersecurity program for beginners that attracted individuals from six continents, enabling them to learn from experts in the cybersecurity field.
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Keyri Ambrocio '21 spent her summer conducting research that focused on immigrant and refugee rights, and she hopes her findings will foster a greater understanding of how these issues are impacted by public opinion.
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I am looking forward to celebrating the University's 100th birthday at the virtual Centennial Ball on Saturday, October 3, while enjoying great music with my fellow Chargers. I hope you'll join us as we celebrate our history and our future.
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Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH, and Jenna Sheffield, Ph.D., are taking on new roles as assistant provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and interim director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, respectively, at the AV. They are developing new initiatives that aim to bring students, faculty, and staff together in new and innovative ways that promote learning and inclusion.
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Created by Kagya Amoako, Ph.D., the "Frontiers of Biomedical Innovation" symposium offers students opportunities to learn about the latest technology and the multidisciplinary nature of the field from leading biomedical engineering experts.
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As contact tracers with the state of Connecticut's Department of Public Health, several AV students are offering support to those who test positive for COVID-19. While helping to slow the spread of the virus, they are gaining meaningful experience in the healthcare field.
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Michaela Sullivan '21 created a research proposal to study microplastics that has been honored by the Society for Applied Spectroscopy, and she hopes her work will inform forensic investigators and inspire more research into how microplastics impact the environment.
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Meet Erica Gardner, associate director of the Center for Student Engagement, Leadership, and Orientation, who loves pineapples and looks forward to traveling internationally again when it is safe to do so.
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While researching algae in Long Island Sound this summer, Ryan Assini '21 M.S. investigated important questions raised by climate change, and his findings could assist with conservation efforts.
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I was excited to explore the University's new Bergami Center for the first time, and I came away impressed by the collaborative spaces and cutting-edge technology it offers, as well as the way the building commemorates the University's past, present, and future.
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Inspired by a criminology course she took, Isabelle Hajek '22 conducted a project as part of her Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship that, she hopes, will eventually make a meaningful difference in reducing harmful adolescent behaviors.
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An internationally recognized expert on Lyme disease, Eva Sapi, Ph.D., has made groundbreaking discoveries in the lab that have shed light on the bacteria that cause the disease, as well as a possible link between Lyme disease and another largely unknown and increasingly common illness: breast cancer.
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As part of the AV's Centennial, we are celebrating 100 years of classes. I am looking forward to showing my Charger pride with my fellow Chargers through a fun social media campaign.
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As part of his Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship project, Muntasir Hossain '23 immersed himself in machine learning, exploring ways to improve the identification of heart disease, while discovering a possible new career path.
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Located in the AV's new Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation, the communication space includes a multiplatform newsroom, state-of-the-art technology, and countless opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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Vail Grafton '15 credits his time at the AV with preparing him for his career in television and sports. Above all, though, he says his favorite memory as a Charger was meeting Brooke (Fisher) Grafton '14, who is now his wife.
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Students of Simon Hutchinson, Ph.D., will be creating their own electronic musical instruments in an innovative course he is teaching this fall in the University's new Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation. He believes the new space will provide myriad hands-on opportunities for them to explore music and sound.
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One of the newest members of Charger Nation, Aleksandros Spaho '24 is looking forward to being a part of the AV community and to immersing himself in the many opportunities the University has to offer.
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Endeavoring to engage and inspire incoming forensic science students, R. Christopher O'Brien, Ph.D., created a speaker seminar in his online classes for incoming students, bringing together new students and recent graduates who are now professionals in the field.
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As a high school student, Gabriela Garcia-Perez '24 founded the Community Integration Mentoring Program, which has created opportunities for mentorship, education, and community involvement among local high school and elementary school students.
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The popularity of esports has continued to increase, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic, and AV students and faculty members are looking forward to being part of the University's innovative new programs in esports that are launching this fall.
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Meet Adam Brown '94, '19 M.S., deputy chief of police at the AV and the father of two Chargers, whose career in law enforcement has brought him to the White House and back to his alma mater.
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When teaching remotely, Stephanie Gillespie, Ph.D., has learned how to create engaging, interactive, and hands-on experiences for students.
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This fall, the curtain is coming up on a new act in the lives of three recent graduates of the University's Theater Program, as they begin graduate school.
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Through her work with the Connecticut State Police's K9 Training Unit, Meredith Narowski '18, '20 M.S. has helped create a groundbreaking training program that can help police train dogs to detect guns and spent shell casings. Her work has now been shared with forensic science professionals around the world.
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A student research assistant with the University's WeEmbody Lab, Bryan Cadavos '23 and his faculty mentors explored weight control behaviors among journalists, and he will now be presenting their findings at his first conference this fall. They hope their findings will foster more inclusion in the journalism field.
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As part of an innovative course taught by Erica Haskell, Ph.D., in her role as the University's Oskar Schindler Humanities Foundation Endowed Professor, students connected with a local group of Congolese refugee musicians, sharing their music and their stories as part of a podcast.
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Funding from the Quinnipiac River Fund has enabled several AV faculty members and students to explore local ecosystems and seek answers to questions that could impact the region and beyond.
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Jon Sideriadis, MFA, spent two decades creating the art and stories in his new book, Astromythos, which is inspired by astronomy, mythology, and his Greek heritage. He hopes his work will inspire the next generation of artists.
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A devoted member of the AV community for four decades, Rebecca Johnson, M.A., has touched the lives of countless students in her many roles at the University, and she looks forward to continuing to pursue her passion for learning in her richly deserved retirement.
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Now a leading expert in the field of financial crimes, Frank Abagnale recently spoke to an online class of high school students taking an AP course through the AV, sharing his story and what he has learned about the field firsthand.
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After the murder of George Floyd, the University's American Criminal Justice Association chapter was the only one in the country to issue a statement with a plan for fostering equality and education, and the national organization is now looking to the group for guidance.
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Meet three recent graduates of the AV's forensic science program. Active members of the University community, they are now preparing for graduate school and to launch their careers.
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Meet Danielle Desjardins '17 M.A., coordinator for Transfer and Veteran Success and the University Veterans Representative, whose love of gardening is in her blood – and in her last name.
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Nicole Charbonneau '21 M.S. says completing an internship with the Waterbury Police Department's forensic division during the global coronavirus pandemic has taught her resilience, in addition to offering myriad opportunities to apply what she has learned in the classroom.
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Former Girl Scouts Stephanie Gillespie, Ph.D., and Kristine Horvat, Ph.D., are sharing their passion for engineering with current Girl Scouts, and they are hoping to inspire them to consider careers in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
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After forensically investigating the security of the popular Zoom application, a team of AV students presented what they learned about digital evidence created by Zoom to experts and industry professionals from around the world as part of the virtual INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group conference, an event the University recently co-hosted.
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Prof. Zachary Goldberg, M.S. believes the theater space in the University's new Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will offer many opportunities for students to create and manipulate 3D sound, providing experiences that, he says, few universities offer.
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Devansh Sheth '23 wanted to help foster a conversation and promote change. So, he organized and hosted a virtual panel discussion, bringing together professionals in law enforcement and the University community.
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Students and alumni received National Student Production Awards in six categories as well as seven honorable mentions in five categories from the New England chapter of NATAS. They said their work enabled them to gain meaningful industry experience.
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As a peer career advisor in the AV's Career Development Center, I enjoy helping students with their career and internship goals. I am looking forward to continuing my work this fall as a graduate student.
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During the spring semester, students taking an innovative course taught by Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH, conducted research and applied what they learned in class to better understand the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic.
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A recent Zoom discussion brought together more than 180 members of the University community to discuss recent incidents of racism and brutality across the nation and to find ways to promote inclusion, diversity, and education.
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Meet Caitlin Locke, senior associate director of undergraduate admissions at the AV, a proud homeowner and dog owner who is looking forward to returning to her Saturday morning tag sale routine after the quarantine restrictions are lifted.
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Jackie Dawood '19 M.A. created a podcast focusing on the field of organizational psychology that she is using as a platform to bring together fellow Chargers and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the workplace.
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Attending a workshop for creating public service announcements led Emily Brown '22 to develop her first PSA. She produced an uplifting message about overcoming addiction and recovery. Her video has now been aired on television statewide and shared online, and she hopes it fosters a dialogue about recovery.
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Peter Valentin '08 M.S. was among the dozens of federal professionals deployed to help New York City officials respond to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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As an undergraduate, Savannah Dominguez '17 took part in a design project for a course taught by Professor Jamie Slenker that proved to be especially transformative. They reunited recently to share their moving personal stories and how the project has impacted them as part of an interview captured by the nonprofit organization StoryCorps.
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Saul Factor '96 EMBA, president of Smith Drug Company, wanted current AV students to have the same meaningful real-world opportunities he had as a student. So he teamed up with the Pompea College of Business to create opportunities for graduate students to collaborate with his company.
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A series of online discussions have enabled faculty members to stay connected while teaching remotely, offering a platform for them to support each other and share what they have learned from their students.
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Grace Hancox '20, '21 M.S., who recently earned her bachelor's degree in forensic science, reflects on the opportunities she had as an undergraduate and looks forward to joining the University's graduate degree program in chemistry.
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A recent virtual panel discussion brought together dozens of music industry students and four respected and experienced leaders in the field, enabling students to learn the ins and outs of the music industry.
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The University community came together virtually to recognize longtime benefactor Charlie Pompea '71, '90 EMBA, '06 Hon., his wife Tamera, and their family, who recently made the largest gift in the University's history.
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Chris Cochran, the threat intelligence lead at Netflix, “visited” the AV virtually as part of the Bartels Lecture Series, discussing how the pandemic has shaped – and how he expects it will continue to shape – the field of cybersecurity.
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Kate Miller, Ph.D., found a creative way for her students to do their labs at home, and her students found the experience to be a meaningful way to reflect, connect with nature, and enjoy some time outside.
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As part of an innovative entrepreneurship course, more than 180 students researched and developed business concepts that were analyzed by a panel of business executives.
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Ben Hodge '16, '19 M.S. juggled extra hours in the lab while he continued to teach and tutor his students remotely, and his work is making a meaningful difference in the fight against COVID-19.
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The first pre-medical studies designation student at the AV to get into medical school, David Patrick '20 has gained experience conducting ovarian cancer research and working in the emergency department of a local hospital. He will begin his studies at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine – his first-choice program – this fall.
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As part of a recent panel discussion hosted by Hearst Connecticut Media Group, Summer McGee, Ph.D. and Mike Lawlor, J.D., experts in health policy and criminal justice reform, respectively, discussed the impact the coronavirus pandemic has already had in Connecticut and the lasting changes they expect to see moving forward.
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As a candidate in the AV's biomedical engineering graduate program, I had the opportunity to complete a thesis project focused on drug delivery, network with professionals at conferences, and develop meaningful relationships with my faculty mentors. My experiences have prepared me to begin pursuing my doctorate at Virginia Commonwealth University this fall.
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Computer Science professor Liberty Page says her students rose to each challenge they faced as they worked to complete complex capstone projects – all while research team members were scattered across the country.
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A business management major, Rohan Tucker '20 explored human resources through his coursework and during his internships in three different industries. He is now looking forward to beginning his career at PwC.
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JC Murphy, president of Savant, a home automation company, recently connected with the University community virtually as part of the College of Business's Executive MBA Speaker Series, discussing how his company has responded to the global coronavirus pandemic.
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Get to know Danielle Coady, coordinator for programming and community engagement for the AV's Office of Residential life, who is discovering new ways to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic and is sharing her ideas with Charger Nation.
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As I adjusted to learning remotely and social distancing amid the global coronavirus pandemic, I reflected on the impact the pandemic is having on people around the world, as well as on what I have learned about myself.
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For Dan Maxwell's students, their academic experience didn't change much during the transition to remote learning, as he worked with them – and the company behind a leading remote-learning platform – to ensure their educational experience was as seamless as possible.
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While students are now searching for jobs and internships from home, staff members in the AV's Career Development Center are continuing to provide a comprehensive offering of trainings, workshops, office hours, and other career services online.
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Isabelle Lupinacci '22 spent countless hours preparing to be the teaching assistant for the AV's inaugural Model United Nations Summer Academy. Even though the program was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, she says the work was worthwhile and rewarding.
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The lead forensic DNA consultant on the case of a Texas man who spent nearly a decade in prison for a crime he did not commit, Angie Ambers, Ph.D., says the cutting-edge DNA technology she applied to set him free could lead to many more people who have been wrongly convicted being released from prison.
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Crystal Harris '20 was one of only 60 students from across the country chosen to participate in the Council on Undergraduate Research's Posters on the Hill event. She is looking forward to continuing her research as a graduate student at the AV.
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In a recent virtual panel discussion, four AV faculty members in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields shared their expertise with students in another area in which they are very familiar: pursuing education at the highest level.
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As part of a ranking compiled by Phi Theta Kappa, the AV is the only school in Connecticut to be recognized for creating pathways that lead to success for community college transfer students.
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Trevor Dykas '21 and Jeffrey Treistman, Ph.D. have collaborated on research that has already been recognized by a prestigious association of professional scholars and has the potential to provide new insights into political and national security issues worldwide.
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Because of the global coronavirus pandemic, my family and Muslims around the world are now changing the way we are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, a time that focuses on gratitude, blessings, and ethical behavior.
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As students continue learning remotely and faculty and staff members work from home, the AV's School of Health Sciences remains connected, through regular staff meetings held online and through virtual office hours for students.
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As undergraduates at the AV, Danielle Perry '15 and Shaunna Kraatz Phipps '13 discovered a passion for marine biology and started on career paths that have enabled both of them to pursue impactful research and earn their Ph.Ds.
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An introductory course for first-year students, the “Digital Humanities Lab” endeavors to bring together students and faculty members from a variety of disciplines to create research opportunities and a sense of community.
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The first in Connecticut, the AV's Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) chapter endeavors to increase the number of female students pursuing careers in cybersecurity, computer science, and other technology-related fields.
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Kagya Amoako, Ph.D. introduces us to Yaw Ansong Jr. '19 M.S., who since graduating from the University has created a medical diagnostics company that has collaborated with scientists at Yale and Duke. Soon, he will begin pursuing a Ph.D. at UC Berkeley.
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Meet some of the veterans and active service members in the AV community who are committing themselves to service amid the global coronavirus pandemic. They hope to make a difference when it is needed the most.
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In an opinion piece published in Puerto Rico's most widely read newspaper, lecturer Yanice Mendez-Fernandez '21 MPH called on officials to not forget the displaced and homeless populations impacted by COVID-19.
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After a successful, four-year career in finance in India, Swetha Rajasekaran '20 MBA decided the University's MBA with a STEM concentration in Financial Analytics would open more doors for her. It did.
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As I have seen the impact COVID-19 has had on communities, particularly on people of color, I have found myself more driven than ever to help address the ongoing health disparities in the U.S. healthcare system.
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I was proud to help plan the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion's virtual celebration of Identity Week as a way to keep the campus community connected and celebrate resilience while we cope with the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic.
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One of the world's most well-known poets, Nikki Giovanni visited campus in early March as part of the University's Centennial celebration. She told a capacity crowd to be brave, share their voices, find what they believe in, and fight for it.
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Computer science major Steven Bumbera '20 says connections he made during an on-campus event hosted by Red Hat helped lead to a job offer from his "favorite company."
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Gil Fried, J.D., is a pro when it comes to teaching sport management classes remotely, and he says that, like with sports, practice makes perfect for students participating in distance learning.
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Mike Scharfenberg '20 says his professors taught him to focus on the small details, in his coursework and in his quest for an internship and a career in the field, and the lesson has paid immediate dividends.
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Dan Masi '20, who will graduate this spring with three bachelor's degrees, has written three academic papers – one of which has already been published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. He will be pursuing his Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University in the fall.
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As I finish the remainder of my second semester at the AV learning remotely, I have reflected on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted my life and the lives of those around me and what I have learned from this experience that I can apply to my future career as a healthcare professional.
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The behind-the-scenes work of facilities employees is crucial to maintaining and cleaning campus for the ultimate return of students, and, in the meantime, the local emergency personnel who are calling campus home as they respond to COVID-19.
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College Factual has ranked the University #1 in the country out of more than 400 colleges and universities offering homeland security, law enforcement, and firefighting majors and #1 in the state and #18 in the country for criminal justice and corrections degrees.
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The University is collaborating with Lockheed Martin, a Fortune 100 company, to create a mentoring program that will support students and prepare them for the careers of the future.
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Centerfield Matthew Chamberlain '20, a nutrition and dietetics major, is training for a possible career on the diamond and as a nutritionist for professional athletes.
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Recognizing the impact of COVID-19 could present financial challenges for some of their classmates, the University's Graduate Student Council is providing support to students in need. Their efforts are one of many ways Chargers are helping Chargers during this unprecedented situation.
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As students learn and employees work remotely, ChargerREC is helping the campus community stay fit and connected through exercise classes, activities, and programs that are all offered completely online.
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The University's annual cross-disciplinary case competition enables graduate students to work together to address real-world workplace challenges, creating opportunities for enhancing teamwork, presentation, and critical-thinking skills.
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Get to know David Faugno '09 M.S., a strength and conditioning coach for the AV's Chargers Athletics department, who is continuing to lead workouts remotely for student-athletes who are pursuing their studies online for the rest of the semester.
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Professor Karl Minges and his public health students are studying the coronavirus pandemic in real time, and he's finding innovative ways to keep students connected during this time of online learning and social distancing.
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As part of the AV's celebration of Women's History Month, prominent leaders in the finance industry visited the University on March 4 to discuss their careers and everything from budgeting to the importance of credit scores.
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Inspired by their family members in Italy, Jessica Esposito '19, '20 M.S. and her parents were determined not to let the coronavirus pandemic stop them from celebrating her birthday. They found a creative way to celebrate and connect with their neighbors while doing their part to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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Brian A. Marks, J.D., Ph.D., senior lecturer in the Department of Economics and Business Analytics, is leading a team of professors that quickly moved 10 sections of an introductory Business and Entrepreneurship course to a remote format and, within days, had a plan to make the culminating business plan competition a live online event.
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Working across platforms including Blackboard, Zoom, and GroupMe, Robin Kerkstra, RDH, MSDH, an assistant professor of allied health, is making certain that her dental hygiene students remain a strong, connected community of learners.
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Caitlin Sculley '15 MHA has brought her clinical background, leadership skills, and dedication to caring for patients and healthcare providers to her new role as part of Yale New Haven Hospital's response to the pandemic.
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An interdisciplinary panel of experts came together on March 9 to answer questions about COVID-19 and discuss how members of the University community can protect themselves and others from the virus.
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By connecting with students on Instagram, Brue is still making students smile while endeavoring to give them a sense of calm as they adjust to the impact of the coronavirus global pandemic and learning remotely for the remainder of this semester.
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Jeffrey Fletcher '79 visited campus as part of the University's celebration of Black History Month to share some of the most impactful and meaningful items he has collected that depict, as one student said, an “eye-opening” look at Black history.
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As students transition to remote learning for the remainder of the semester, AV faculty and staff members are coming together to adopt new technologies and create virtual communities that provide students the support they need to meet their educational goals.
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At the beginning of the semester, Christina Zito, Ph.D. piloted the use of Labster, a virtual lab simulation. That experience has been valuable as she and her colleagues across the University are implementing innovative learning solutions that are enabling students, in light of the global coronavirus pandemic, to successfully continue their coursework remotely.
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Peter Valentin '08 M.S. has been named to an American Academy of Forensic Sciences board that puts him at the forefront of overseeing the organizations that accredit forensic scientists from across the country.
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Collin Hill '18 and Logan Hill '19, twin brothers from Lumberton, New Jersey, share a passion for sports. After excelling on the football field, they have found success on the business side of sports.
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Whether he is conducting research or helping friends with their math homework, Nathan Waskiewicz '20 enjoys the challenge of a math problem. He's looking forward to applying his education to pursue a career as an actuary.
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Representatives from 50 companies met with hundreds of students to discuss internship and career opportunities directly related to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Hannah Providence '22, who juggles 19 credits, two jobs, and a very involved life at the University, heads to Manhattan this summer to take part in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Sophomore Career Exploration Internship.
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The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime by Declan Hill has been translated into more than 20 languages, and it is now motivation for a scripted drama series being created for the video streaming platform Crackle.
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Proving to be calm and cool under intense pressure, the University's top cybersecurity students are seeking to move on to the national round of an immersive competition that challenges students to defend corporate networks and systems from active hackers.
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Samantha Morales '18 MHA discovered her passion as a graduate student at the University. Now she is helping to prepare the next generation of leaders to excel in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.
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Members of the University community and local activists came together for a discussion about the impact the media and policy can have on curtailing substance abuse.
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A new service-learning course offered through the AV's Music Department brings together students and local nonprofit organizations, enabling them to make a positive difference while creating a foundation that future students can learn from and build upon.
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Cassandra Pray '17, a data science analyst, says her experiences at the AV prepared her to excel in graduate school and in her current position.
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Malorie Nitz '20 has presented the findings from her Summer Undergraduate Research Project to professionals in the forensic science field, and she says the project taught her that "you don't need to get positive results in research for the work to be successful."
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Offered to girls entering grades 7 through 10, the University's All-Girls Math Academy enables girls with an interest in math to explore their passion while learning from University faculty members. At a recent reunion, previous Math Academy participants said they're already looking forward to this summer's session.
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Get to know Will Frazier, an area coordinator for the AV's Office of Residential Life, a former varsity baseball player whose career ambitions have included becoming a lawyer or marriage counselor.
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More than 200 members of the University community charged into Boca Raton, Florida, to reflect on the past and to commemorate the start of the University's second century of success.
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Since spending 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Jeffrey Deskovic has dedicated his life to helping the wrongly convicted. He visited campus to discuss the impact that mistakes in the criminal justice system can have on the lives of those unjustly accused.
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A new initiative at the AV, the Women's Leadership Council brings female students and prominent women leaders together for mentorship and networking opportunities, as well as for inspiration and empowerment.
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Joseph Dooley '83 has served as chief of two police departments during his nearly 40-year career in law enforcement, which began while he was still an undergraduate student at the AV.
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Students taking "Human Ecology in Coastal Systems" step out of the classroom and into the Alaskan wilderness, where they connect with the natural environment and with local stakeholders. The next cohort of students will visit Alaska this spring.
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The University's annual Leadership Day symposium enables students to learn from experts and each other as they develop their own leadership skills and learn what it means to be a leader.
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While attending a recent workshop on campus, Emily Brown '22 learned about the importance of creating effective public service announcements – and was inspired to create her own. Emily hopes it will help individuals and their families who are being impacted by the opioid crisis.
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Whether he is teaching at the AV or training employees at The Hartford, Thomas Shokite '89 M.S. knows that individuals often face challenges when learning to use data management systems. His innovative way to address these obstacles has earned a patent.
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Ivy Watts '15 was a star on the track and in the classroom. Still, she battled anxiety and the fear she was falling short of expectations. Today, she is a sought-after mental health advocate who shares her story to help others discover the path to mental wellness.
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A cybersecurity major, Kenny Franquiz '24 is excited to join the AV community and for the opportunities he'll have as a student-athlete.
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After meeting as students at the AV, Mandi Donaldson '06 and Keith Donaldson '06 were married by longtime professor and campus chaplain Marty O'Connor '76, M. Div., J.D.
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As part of its annual lecture honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the AV's Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion hosted Dr. Kamille Gentles-Peart to lead a discussion that examined the history of oppression, racism, and stereotypes impacting the African American community.
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Faculty members from across the University are joining School of Health Sciences public health researchers in sharing their expertise in areas ranging from the economy and technology to travel and tourism to examine the global impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
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After a series of meetings illuminated new ways for the AV to enhance its efforts to go green, the Office of Facilities spearheaded a project to install energy-efficient LED lighting solutions in two of the University's most active facilities.
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As part of an internship, Melinda Nanassy '20 created two videos that have been widely used by the New York Blood Center, and her work led to more opportunities with the organization.
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Marissa Lehner '21 says the experiences she had studying at the AV's campus in Prato, Italy, and attending a Model United Nations conference in Erfurt, Germany, will stay with her the rest of her life.
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Students in the AV's "Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship" course spent a semester preparing for the Nicholson Business Plan Competition and Expo, delving deeply into creating viable business plans, and simulating what it would take to launch their own company.
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AV students with a passion for esports and gaming say there is no place they would rather be on a Friday night than gathered together, taking on gamers from universities around the country. Before long, they'll all be competing in one of the premiere esports training and competition spaces in the country.
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For two years, Ashley Sosa '21 has been involved with the AV's Student Conduct Board, and she encourages students to get involved with organizations that enable them to enhance their leadership skills.
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For Jasmia Molina '21, her internship with the Meriden Police Department enabled her to apply what she learned in the classroom to heat up a decades-old cold case – and make a meaningful difference in the community.
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Beth Peterson '89 MBA was a professor at the AV at the same time that her son, Chad Peterson '18, was a student, and they are now colleagues at Electric Boat.
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Hosted by the School of Health Sciences and WeEmbodyLab, the University's public health research group, the Suicide Prevention Policy Summit brought together the University community, local lawmakers, and medical professionals to discuss suicide prevention strategies.
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As part of the University's celebration of Black History Month, John Coverdale '85, Ed.D., who has 30 years' professional experience, returned to his alma mater to share his experience and wisdom with current students as they prepare for job or internship interviews.
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As a student, Ben Hammel '18 says he gained valuable experience producing, directing, and editing, which he says prepared him for work on the upcoming Warner Bros. film "The Many Saints of Newark."
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Jordan Harris '21, president of the University's NAACP chapter who is active in the work of the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion, discusses the lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message and why it still resonates today.
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As part of the University's annual “Class at the Court” event, more than 500 area fourth graders spent a day as college students, exploring what it is like to be a Charger.
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Meet Ron Quagliani '93, '05 M.S., '14 M.S., associate vice president of public safety and administrative services at the AV. He is the father of two Chargers, Chair of the West Haven City Council, and the individual responsible for closely following the forecast when winter weather is expected
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After almost three decades in the corporate world, Ranjana Maitra '91 MBA, one of the most distinguished graduates of the University's MBA program, has launched a new career and found her calling recruiting prospective students in her home country of India.
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Following a decision by Congress to fund gun violence prevention research for the first time in 20 years, the AV hosted a roundtable discussion to address how the money should be allocated, bringing together experts, local and state leaders, and advocates.
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Jessica Esposito '19, '20 M.S. didn't let being diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disorder stop her from earning two degrees and a position as adjunct faculty of criminal justice at the AV.
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Courtney Hassenfeldt '18, '20 M.S. says she's grateful for the variety of transformative opportunities she had as a Charger, which included cutting-edge research, volunteering for a "Girls in STEM" program, and attending conferences across the United States and in the United Kingdom.
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A coordinating designer of motion graphics at the worldwide leader in sports, Carlton Pitts recently visited the AV as part of a statewide speaker series, discussing how the field has changed during his 30-year career and the advice he has for the next generation of professionals.
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After sharing his remarkable story of resilience and healing, Christopher Liggio '20, who lost both of his parents shortly after his 15th birthday, was named one of the inaugural recipients of the Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Courage Award.
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The University's Career Closet/Campus Pantry includes professional clothing, nonperishable food, and health and wellness items that are available at no cost to students who need them, and staff members, a supermarket chain, and the local community are endeavoring to make sure it helps as many students as possible.
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Jess Holzer, Ph.D., an expert in health policy, is passionate about improving equity in healthcare and building connections in the surrounding community.
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Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills and an aptitude for data analysis are becoming even more crucial to business success, and the AV's College of Business is leading the way in developing undergraduate and graduate programs that are preparing students to excel in the careers of the future.
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A team of AV graduate students in finance earned first place in the Foreign Exchange Trading Challenge at the 9th annual University Trading Challenge, gaining real-world trading experience and participating in valuable networking opportunities.
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The African Graduate Students Association's first major event on campus was a celebration of African culture, diversity, and history that brought the University community together to share food, fashion, and fun.
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As part of the University's Executive MBA Speaker Series, Ferdinand L. Risco, Jr. '09 EMBA returned to his alma mater to inspire students, sharing what he has learned about leadership, branding, and treating people with respect.
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For Shivani Patel '21, recruitment director for the University's Model United Nations program, MUN enabled her to network with students from around the world, step out of her comfort zone, and develop a sense of resilience and self-confidence.