In the Media: March 2025

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to implement a complete ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, says international travelers should check the U.S. Department of State for warnings and information about their destinations.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the latest developments in the case of a college student who went missing while on spring break in the Dominican Republic.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses a recent federal court decision that has blocked access for borrowers to apply for income-driven repayment plans for federal student loans.

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Ceyda Mumcu, a professor of sports management, comments that finding women’s college basketball games to bet on in legal sportsbook apps can be more challenging compared to men’s games.

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Vahid Behzadan, an assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, discusses his role as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association (CAIA), a statewide consortium of universities, leading corporations, and public sector partners dedicated to advancing AI research, innovation, and workforce development.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses large-scale missile strikes launched by the United States against the Iran-backed Houthis for attacking commercial and American vessels in the Red Sea.

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Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the Trust Act, which, under then-President Barack Obama, established a data-sharing partnership between the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security to share fingerprints of those arrested by local law enforcement.

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Natalie Criniti, assistant director of career advising, was cited by a leader of the Connecticut-based American Savings Foundation as a success story for receiving a renewable scholarship that provided support for Natalie in earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The deadline for students applying for the upcoming academic year is March 31. (Part 9)

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses China, Russia, and Iran calling on the U.S. to end sanctions on Iran’s nuclear program.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments on reports that protesters scared the daughter of Vice President J.D. Vance while he was back home in Ohio.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer in economics and business analytics, and James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, were interviewed on the DMV Zone. Marks discussed the possibility of a government shutdown, and Mohs discussed the tariffs on wine and spirits from Europe.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, homeland security, international affairs, and political science, discusses the latest in the war between Ukraine and Russia, as the U.S. proposes a 30-day ceasefire plan.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, comments on a new immigration requirement for Canadians entering the United States.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, homeland security, international affairs, and political science, comments that the impact of the U.S. choosing to withdraw from institutions such as the U.N. and NATO would be felt for generations to come.

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Nikodem Poplawski, a distinguished physics lecturer, discusses his theory that black holes are a doorway to another universe. He says the coupling between torsion, the twisting and turning of matter, and spin becomes very strong, preventing the matter from compressing indefinitely to a singularity.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses Southwest's significant change to its two-free-checked-bag policy, as the airline struggles for market share.

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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, discusses the current state of the economy and gives some advice on finances and retirement investments.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest on a decades-old missing persons case involving an infant taken out of the country in 1999, who was reunited with her father this week.

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Frank Chen, an associate professor of finance, discusses the volatility of the stock markets and says for investors, it’s a “bumpy time. Stay calm.”

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the search for a missing college student who went on spring break to the Dominican Republic.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses Southwest's big change in marketing to travelers about having two free checked bags.

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Andy Thibault, an adjunct professor of film, communications, and media studies, wrote about a hit-and-run case in 1973 in which 3,000 pages of grand jury testimony disappeared from the custody of the Connecticut Judicial and Criminal Justice departments.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, the SAIL Lab director, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Bridgeport on April 4 to discuss his research in AI safety and security.

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, will be part of an upcoming video series that will focus on the state of forensic science from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Conference.

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Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate, says that some of her students have used Google Earth to find evidence of dog fighting yards. Citizens who suspect possible dog fighting should contact the police and not intervene themselves.

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Declan Hill, an associate professor of investigations, comments on a former longtime police detective who was convicted of lying to the FBI to protect a Mafia family, saying, “I can't think of a larger target to paint on your back than being a dirty cop in prison.”

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, was announced as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association, a coalition of Connecticut colleges, universities, and other organizations to establish Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on the latest jobs report that does not include the federal government layoffs.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on YouTuber MrBeast’s strategy of funneling nearly all profits back into his ventures, saying it might leave little room to maneuver if market conditions sour.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a California man who is facing federal charges after allegedly making obscene and threatening calls to multiple women in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for years.

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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments on a female officer leaving her gun behind in a restroom at an entertainment arena, saying it was a dangerous but honest mistake.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, was announced as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association, a coalition of Connecticut colleges, universities, and other organizations to establish Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.

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Meagan Murphy, an adjunct professor of fire science and Trumbull Fire Marshal, tells her students about bars and dorms, “If there is one thing — one thing — I can beat into your heads,” she tells them, “it’s know two ways out.”

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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of homeland and national security, analyzes the upcoming negotiations between the United States and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia to discuss a deal for a ceasefire with Russia.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on social media campaigns in Canada and Europe calling for the cancellation of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, was announced as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association, a coalition of Connecticut colleges, universities, and other organizations to establish Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.

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Jan Jones, a senior lecturer of hospitality and tourism management, comments on why burger chains are considering closing.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, told CNN that realistic security guarantees for Ukraine involve three components: a substantial international presence on the ground, U.S. backing, and a modernized and enlarged Ukrainian army.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how difficult it is to solve cases when a parent kidnaps a child out of the country after they lose custody.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, was announced as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association, a coalition of Connecticut colleges, universities, and other organizations to establish Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the security measures needed for Ukraine, which must include a significant presence of international forces in the field.

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Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, comments on how forensic science will be used in the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the United States implementing tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China and when consumers will see the impact.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on President Donald Trump's implementation of campaign promises and the impact of the changes.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the mayor of Washington, D.C. creating a DC 2050 plan to reshape the city’s growth. It may be a model for other cities to implement.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest fallout after Ukraine President Volodimir Zelensky and President Donald Trump clashed during a press conference at the White House.

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James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, comments on the keys to determining the value of a sign-up bonus for consumers opening a bank account.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses when consumers could feel the impact of the tariffs on Canada and China and the retaliation trade war.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, says, 'I think the Kremlin is getting pretty much everything they want. What we really see here is that the United States is only negotiating with Europe. And it’s strong-arming Ukraine, which is a strange turn of events.'

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Marie Paulis, assistant professor of dental hygiene, discusses Governor Ned Lamont's push to eliminate job-related licensing fees.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the press conference at the White House that ended without a deal between Ukraine President Volodimir Zelenskyy and the U.S.

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Demissew Ejara, an associate professor of finance, offers advice on applying for a credit card and maintaining a clean credit record.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments that, in his opinion, there is no deal for Ukraine that doesn’t force them to surrender territory to Russia.

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Elisabeth Anton, an adjunct professor of finance, comments on some key strategies for credit card responsibility.

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Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer of the M.S. in Human Resources and industrial and organizational psychology, discusses the walkout of federal workers in response to dismissals by the Trump administration.

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Kathy Zolad was named an honorary life member of U.S. Soccer. In 2017, the AV named its soccer stadium in Zolad’s honor for her many contributions to the sport.