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Incoming Cybersecurity and Networks Major Aspires to Career Fighting Cybercrime

Hannah Fitzgerald Ӱԭ25, who will begin her studies at the University of New Haven in August, is excited to get to know her fellow Chargers and to join the UniversityӰԭs Women in Cybersecurity Chapter.

February 17, 2021

By Renee Chmiel, Office of Marketing and Communications

Hannah Fitzgerald.
Hannah Fitzgerald Ӱԭ25 is an incoming cybersecurity and networks major.

Hannah Fitzgerald Ӱԭ25 wants to help protect the country from cybercrime. She has always had a passion for cybersecurity, and she is driven to help the Internet combat crime and to help those impacted by it.

A member of the UniversityӰԭs incoming Class of 2025, Fitzgerald will begin her studies next fall. She will major in cybersecurity and networks, and she is looking forward to officially joining Charger Nation.

ӰԭThe University of New Haven is not only the best choice for me, but for furthering my education so that I will have a successful career,Ӱԭ she said. ӰԭBeing able to further my education at a great school is an amazing opportunity that I am so grateful to have.Ӱԭ

Fitzgerald, who will live on campus, plans to get involved in the University community. She is interested in the UniversityӰԭs Greek life, as well as opportunities to serve the community. She is especially excited to join the UniversityӰԭs Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) chapter, the first in Connecticut, which creates meaningful opportunities for outreach and networking while endeavoring to introduce students to opportunities in the field.

ӰԭI am very excited to meet new people while beginning a great academic experience,Ӱԭ she said.

Fitzgerald aspires to eventually work as a high-level agent for the government, ensuring the cybersecurity of the nation.

ӰԭCybercrime is a new and dangerous strain of crime that will be changing as fast as technology does,Ӱԭ she said. ӰԭThere needs to be people who can help protect people from and fight cybercrime.Ӱԭ