In the Media: April 2025

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Howard Stoffer, a professor of homeland security, national security, and international affairs, discusses why opposition leader Yair Lapid says Israel must demand from the U.S. that any nuclear deal signed with Saudi Arabia bars them from enriching uranium on Saudi soil.

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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the importance of training troopers and officers at gun ranges.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the decision by the Israeli Defense Forces to remain in Gaza in security zones.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø announced that it received a $10 million gift from Dennis Martin '81, which will serve as the leadership donation to create a new on-campus building for the Pompea College of Business.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø announced that it received a $10 million gift from Dennis Martin '81, which will serve as the leadership donation to create a new on-campus building for the Pompea College of Business.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses how many products are made in the USA from start to finish, using only American parts and manufacturers.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the potential impact of tariffs on consumers, saying it is still too early to make specific projections.

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Tracy Tamborra, professor of criminal justice, discusses a case of domestic violence where a woman was shot and killed by her estranged boyfriend in a staged home invasion.

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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments on an American pastor who was kidnapped in South Africa, saying, 'It's never good when anybody's kidnapped. It's even worse when missionaries from other countries are kidnapped.'

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, was married on Tax Day, and he and his wife, also an accountant, are celebrating their anniversary today.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the arrest of a man in Avon who drew a swastika on a Tesla and who may be charged with an act of terrorism.

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Pavani Rangachari, a professor of healthcare administration and public health, comments that when Medicaid gets cut, the benefits and services provided to recipients will also be cut.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, comments on the disturbing act of violence at the Governor’s mansion in Pennsylvania and how social media may be playing a role.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø has announced it has signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø has announced it has signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø has announced it has signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø has announced it has signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments that if China were to buy more of the debt that the U.S. may issue, it could cause a weakening of the dollar.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, says the economic situation between the U.S. and China is becoming 'the tariff du jour, changing by the minute.'

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on the affordability of sneakers, if the tariffs with China go into effect.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø President Jens Frederiksen discusses the university signing an MOU with Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway for opening an international branch campus in Riyadh.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø has announced it has signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø announced it has signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø announced it has signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø announced it has signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø announced it has signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø announced it has signed an agreement with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia that creates a pathway to open a branch campus in Riyadh. The university is the first foreign entity to apply for a higher education license in Saudi Arabia to open an international branch campus.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø announced that it has received a $10 million gift from Dennis Martin '81, which will serve as the leadership donation to create a new on-campus building for the Pompea College of Business.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses what may have caused a helicopter crash in the Hudson River after footage was released showing the tail section completely detached.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on consumers purchasing items they may not necessarily need as the uncertainty about goods and services as tariffs keep the markets in flux.

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The United States Secret Service hosted a recruiting event on campus for AVÌìÌÃÍø students.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, says, 'The difference this time is the tariffs are far-reaching and include all the countries we have large trade deficits with.'

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, comments on rumors, not facts, being shared on social media and how they have the power to make fluctuations in the stock market.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the layoffs impacting the National Security Agency, U.S. Cyber Command, and the National Cybersecurity Strategy.

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David Sacco, a lecturer of finance, discusses the stock markets and the economy, as the tariffs continue to impact consumers.

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Randall Horton, a professor of English, comments on the Ben Free Project, which creates opportunities for incarcerated journalists, writers, and creative artists. Horton is a board member and director of the performing arts program.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses an incident in which four teenagers were seen walking the streets with long guns who began shooting, killing three.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the reaction to the stock markets as the Trump administration paused tariffs for 90 days for more than 75 countries.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer in economics and business analytics, discusses the pause on tariffs for more than 75 countries and the increase in tariffs for China's imports to the U.S.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was the keynote speaker at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week breakfast.

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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments on a police officer who appeared to be sleeping in his patrol car while on duty in Bridgeport.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses how businesses are encouraging their customers to purchase big-ticket items now as the unknown impact of tariffs may raise prices.

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James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the Trump administration's tariffs and their global impact on the markets and consumers.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses how world supply chains are interconnected, as components for products made in America can have parts made in other countries.

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Vahid Behzadan, co-founder of the Connecticut AI Alliance (CAIA) and assistant professor of computer science and data science, discussed the alliance's creation that brings together 16 colleges and universities to collectively impact real-world AI applications and challenges.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø announced that it has received a $10 million gift from Dennis Martin '81, which will serve as the leadership donation to create a new on-campus building for the Pompea College of Business.

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David Sacco, a lecturer of finance, discusses the Trump administration's tariffs and their global impact on the markets and consumers. (Starts at 19:40)

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the market and the impact of the Trump Administration tariffs, saying, 'Patience, patience, patience is my word to everybody. Don't overreact.'

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President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., announced a $10 million donation from alum Dennis Martin ’81 to support a new building for the university’s Pompea College of Business.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C..

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, discussed the use of forensic genealogy to track down Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, the man accused of raping and murdering Rachel Morin in 2023.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the tariffs’ impact on the markets and retirement accounts but says, 'It's not the time to panic.'

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Amy Carlile, associate professor of biology and environmental science, discussed protecting and sustaining the Long Island Sound for the community. AVÌìÌÃÍø's Robert M. Lee and Linda M. Wilkins Marine Science Center at the Canal Dock Boathouse hosted two events this weekend.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that it may take until the 2026 election to see any political fallout from the tariffs.

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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, discusses the markets' reaction to the implementation of new trade tariffs by the Trump Administration. (Starts at 10:08)

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the impact of tariffs saying, 'It’s got to be short-lived because companies and people have to survive, and they will. Don’t panic buy.'

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, along with his students, have been examining the death of Jeffrey Epstein. In this episode, David Schoen, one of Epstein's lawyers, is interviewed. He does not believe Epstein committed suicide.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the time it will take to build manufacturing in the U.S. and concerns about a possible recession.

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Nikodem Poplawski, a distinguished physics lecturer, discusses his theory that, in our universe, an axis inherited from the main black hole's return axis has affected the galaxies' dynamics, creating asymmetry, in contrast to the observed clockwise direction.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the latest on the tariffs and their impact on consumers and international trade.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the latest airstrikes in Gaza, as Israeli Defense Forces continue to seize areas for security.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer in economics and business analytics, discusses President Donald Trump's new tariffs and their impact on consumers.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, comments on gang members, such as MS-13, who came to the United States illegally and continue to engage in criminal activity, including the sale and distribution of drugs, including fentanyl.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, discusses the impact of tariffs on foreign goods for Connecticut consumers.

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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses a renewed interest in the case of a woman from Madison who was murdered 15 years ago.

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Matthew Schmidt, an associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the effectiveness of protests in a deeply polarizing political climate.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses tariffs that will take effect on April 2 and the impact on consumers and products.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' requirement that those seeking asylum or permanent residency provide their social media handles.

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Mariama Yakubu, lecturer of fire science and emergency management, co-wrote an opinion piece on how mobile telecommunications can significantly enhance economic opportunities, reduce poverty, and improve living standards in Ghana.

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AVÌìÌÃÍø and the University of HawaiÊ»i Maui College is a holding free, virtual cybersecurity workforce development program that is funded by a $500,000 U.S. National Security Agency grant.

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Thomas Gibson ’97 M.S., was named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, effective on July 1, 2025.