Video compilation by Christian Guajardo ’27, Graphic and Digital Design major.


In the Media: May 2025

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on consent decrees, what they are, and how they are implemented in communities.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that an aging Congress is an issue for both political parties.

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Bruce Barber, WNHU's general manager and a professional in residence, comments on the back-and-forth jabs between President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen in the digital world.

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Lorenzo Boyd, Stewart Professorship in Criminal Justice and Community Policing, is part of a panel discussion reflecting on police reform since George Floyd’s death five years ago.

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President Jens Frederiksen comments on the university’s transition to Division I and why the University is well-positioned to make the move.

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Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, the SAIL Lab director, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, comments on the use of facial recognition technology at airports and the security of this information.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, wrote an op-ed on how Connecticut’s House recently passed a bill to set up a work group to study the feasibility of providing Universal Basic Income to state residents.

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Rachel Dowty Beech, a senior lecturer of fire science and emergency management, comments on the importance of having a plan when weather conditions prompt an alert to evacuate or shelter in place in your home.

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Jan Jones, a senior lecturer in hospitality and tourism management, comments on her classes partnering with the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism. Her students created the Connecticut Taste-Train: Cultural Eats Along Connecticut’s Rail Line, including Naugatuck eateries.

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President Jens Frederiksen comments on the AV expanding its global footprint.

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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of homeland security and national security, discusses President Donald Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about negotiating a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the history of the Connecticut Forensic Science Lab, which, in recent years, has become a model for other states to follow.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses new information indicating that crimes aboard cruise ships have reached a two-year high.

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Stephanie Bonnes, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments that abusers keep their victims under control, even when they are not physically in each other’s presence, saying that type of abuse is quite common.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, taxation, and finance, discusses President Donald Trump’s trip to the Middle East to bring business to the United States.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, discusses a viral TikTok trend of shoving metal into the port of a Chromebook, causing a fire.

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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of homeland security and national security, discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin's dismissal of peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey.

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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, comments on the strategic marketing strategies used by Bob’s Discount Furniture, and how it reinvests profits to grow the company.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on why the U.S. Air Force would post to social media that a Bomber Task Force is flying over Latvia.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses a provision in the House GOP’s budget that raises a constitutional red flag as it would limit the courts’ ability to enforce a contempt finding.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, CA, that was bombed in an intentional act of terrorism.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a scheduled phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.

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Pavani Rangachari, professor of healthcare administration and public health, had part two of her two-part study on hospitals, Impact of Hospital and Health System Initiatives to Address Social Determinants of Health, profiled.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a manhunt underway as a group of prisoners escaped from a jail in New Orleans. He says, “Timing is everything” for manhunts.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the release of 50-year-old Ronnie Hinton after serving 33 years of a life sentence he received when he was 17. The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that life sentences for juveniles were unconstitutional.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer in homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the FBI leaving its headquarters at the J. Edgar Hoover building, which is becoming a hazard.

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Ceyda Mumcu, a professor of sports management, discusses the WNBA allowing its players to be influencers, as their fans seem to be loyal to the teams.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a potential hazmat situation at a manufacturing facility in North Canaan, where a suspicious package entered the building.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments that the available space from Rite Aid stores closing may interest an independent pharmacy to open in those locations, but they may not have the resources of the big chains.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a potential hazmat situation at a manufacturing facility in North Canaan, where a suspicious package entered the building.

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Pavani Rangachari, professor of healthcare administration and public health, had part one of her two-part study on hospitals, Characteristics Of Hospital And Health System Initiatives To Address Social Determinants Of Health In The United States: A Scoping Review Of The Peer-Reviewed Literature, profiled.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses President Donald Trump’s trip to the Middle East and how the U.S. may benefit from trade deals.

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Jan Jones, a senior lecturer in hospitality and tourism management, comments on her classes partnering with the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism. Her students created the Connecticut Taste-Train: Cultural Eats Along Connecticut’s Rail Line.

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James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses some encouraging signs for consumers and the economy at the grocery store.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest following a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey.

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Stephanie Bonnes, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on a culture that does not believe women when they are being harassed, especially if the individual making the accusation, is a celebrity.

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Jan Jones, a senior lecturer in hospitality and tourism management, comments on her classes partnering with the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism. Her students created the Connecticut Taste-Train: Cultural Eats Along Connecticut’s Rail Line.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses President Donald Trump’s trip to the Middle East and how the U.S. may benefit from trade deals.

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AV President Jens Frederiksen was invited to attend the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum that brought together senior U.S. and Saudi government officials, Fortune 500 CEOs, global investors, and innovators in Riyadh.

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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 Alliance, discusses a recent magazine article that said more college students are using AI tools such as ChatGPT for course work.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, comments on the economy and its impact on the markets.

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Jan Jones, a senior lecturer in hospitality and tourism management, comments on partnering with the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism. Her students created the Connecticut Taste-Train: Cultural Eats Along Connecticut’s Rail Line.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the latest on the tariffs between the U.S. and China after a meeting in Switzerland.

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Peter Valentin, associate professor of forensic science, discusses the possibility of a serial killer, following 12 bodies being discovered in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

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James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the impact of the U.S.-China tariff deal on consumers.

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Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, comments that the most important advice to prevent an active shooter is to say something if you see something, even if it means reporting a family member, friend, or roommate.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, comments on what a recession is, and which government department declares it.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, discusses the Canadian Hells Angels being one of the most violent biker groups involved in online gambling, drugs, and loan sharking.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seems to be the front runner of the Democratic Party.

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Kevin Barnes-Ceeney, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the differences between parricide and filicide, as both appear to be increasing in the number of cases.

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David Peterson Jr. '88, '17 Hon., and vice chair of the Board of Governors, discusses the AV athletics going to Division I.

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James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, comments on Frank Bisignano's impending appointment as Social Security commissioner as part of the Trump administration.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, suggests giving the new pope a chance to settle into his papacy without negative comments or memes on social media.

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Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate, discusses the violent and cruel underworld of dogfighting.

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Jessica Holzer, associate professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, discusses the Trump administration's proposal to provide a $5,000 baby bonus to support new parents.

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Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science and director of the Animal Cruelty Investigation graduate certificate, says dogs bred through insemination from fighting lineages can be sold for thousands of dollars.

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Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, discusses new technology that allows police to track a suspect’s vehicle without a high-speed chase and without endangering the public.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, comments on the latest attacks between India and Pakistan.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses some of the difficulties for smaller businesses competing against big box stores.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses Ed Martin’s nomination for U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., and why it is likely to fail in the confirmation committee vote.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, comments on United States and Chinese delegations meeting to talk about tariffs.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, discusses the mainstream media’s bias and the challenges for the next generation of journalists.

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AV accepted an invitation to join the Northeast Conference on July 1 and will be transitioning from Division II to Division I.

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Adrian Rusu, professor of cybersecurity and networks, electrical and computer engineering, and computer science, comments on job-related scams generated by AI tools.

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Tirthankar Ghosh, professor of computer engineering and computer science and director of the Connecticut Institute of Technology, discusses the rise in text scams, saying, 'Any communication coming through a text message, you should take it with a pinch of salt.'

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James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, comments on the impact tech companies have in the second Trump administration and whether it benefits consumers.

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, discusses her current research and new technologies advancing the field of forensic science.

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James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, cautions against going into debt to purchase basic items such as groceries on credit cards.

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AV ranked number 7 in the U.S. for the best online degree in dental hygiene.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discussed how police were able to track a plot involving multiple suspects who were planning to bomb a concert in Brazil.

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Randall Horton, professor of English, speaks with inmates at Cybulski Community Reintegration Center in Enfield as part of an event put on by Freedom Reads.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discussed how police were able to track a plot involving multiple suspects who were planning to bomb a concert in Brazil.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, discusses the Trump administration’s release of the budget for fiscal year 2026 and what departments may have the largest cuts in funding.

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Kenneth Gray, distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses an Israeli fighter jet striking the presidential palace in Syria, following a wave of violence against the Druse minority just outside Damascus.

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University President Jens Frederiksen discusses participating in the “Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge.”