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To conclude the 10th Anniversary celebration of the University’s Nashville Study Away Program, Abigail Martin ’27, ’28 MBA reflects on a networking opportunity she had a celebration event and how the experience helped commemorate her time in Music City.
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Heading into Commencement, we asked Eren Sarikaya ’26 a few questions about his time spent here at the University of New Haven and his plans for the future.
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The University of New Haven earned six Collegiate Advertising Awards, celebrating creative excellence in newsletters, digital advertising, branding, and alumni engagement campaigns, earning recognition for a third consecutive year.
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Charger Blogger Beatrice Glaviano ’26 reflects on her journey from joining a summer undergraduate research fellowship to earning the School of Health Sciences’ Excellence in Innovation & Research Award for her work exploring microplastics and human health.
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Jamesha Barrett ’26 MPH received a national public health research award at the 2026 Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) conference, where she presented research on addressing food insecurity among international graduate students.
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Heading into Commencement, we asked Sheraud Wilder ’26 a few questions about his time spent at the University of New Haven and his plans for the future.
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After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, computer science student Nicole Hernandez ’27 shares her journey navigating the transition to college life and finding a community on campus.
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For Imani Cooper ’26, her experience as a student has been about more than classes and textbooks. The University’s innovative Nashville Study Away Program, hands-on internships, and alumni connections all gave her real-world experience that continues to shape her future in the music industry.
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Alexis Fernandez ’26 reflects on her growth at the University and the decisions that shaped the journey of the Class of 2026 to Commencement.
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Sravan Chowdary Gogineni ’26 M.S. reflects on overcoming early challenges as an International student at the University of New Haven and how discipline, sport, and community shaped his graduate journey.
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Mia Ribellino ’25, ’26 M.S. shares her journey from growing up attending homecoming with her father George Ribellino ’95 to joining him as a proud alum, highlighting tradition and lifelong Charger pride.
University News
The Class of 2026 includes more than 1,100 undergraduates and nearly 2,000 graduate students hailing from 46 states, 31 countries, and 152 cities and towns across Connecticut. Long-time University of New Haven professor Martin J. O’Connor, a member of the New Haven Fire Department for three decades who retired as chief, will give the Commencement address on Saturday.
Charger 360
Jan Jones, associate professor of practice in hospitality and tourism management, and the highest rated guest in Charger 360 history, returns to the show to for the finale of season 4 to turn the tables and interview hosts Bruce Barber and J.W. Stewart. J.W. explained the inexplicable: never having a cup of coffee and experienced his first cup of joe on the show. Both Bruce and J.W. shared their most embarrassing (learning) moments, which for Bruce occurred early in his radio career and J.W. during his first year at ESPN. J.W. reflected on the advice several ESPN luminaries offered that has stayed with him throughout his career. They also discussed their shared love of lobster and offered their own messages of positivity.
University News
Janet J. Jensen ’17 Hon., founder of The Jensen Project, a highly regarded nonprofit that has infused more than $11 million into the anti-trafficking efforts, is supporting the establishment of the Jensen Community Center for Applied Justice as well as the development of survivor-center initiatives to combat human trafficking that can be scaled and shared nationwide.
University News
University of New Haven-Riyadh is scheduled to open in Fall 2026 with the launch of a College of Business and Digital Innovation that is expected to attract an inaugural incoming class of up to 500 students to pursue degrees in the University’s signature programs in business, entrepreneurship and digital innovation.
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Jailene Resto ’26 looks back on her journey from first-year uncertainty to preparing to graduate, sharing a heartfelt reflection on community, and inspiring words about what comes next.
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At the University of New Haven’s annual iFest, one of campus’s most anticipated and meaningful annual traditions, students celebrate global heritage through vibrant performances, international cuisine, and interactive cultural displays.
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Oluwatoyosi Tomiwa Kehinde ’26 reflects on her time at the University of New Haven and how her involvement in the campus radio station WNHU helped her discover her voice.
University News
Ganesh Balasubramanian, Ph.D., is one of the newest members elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. The recognition highlights groundbreaking research in high-entropy materials and underscores the growing impact of the University of New Haven’s faculty among Connecticut’s leading scientists and engineers.
University News
Following National College Decision Day on May 1, the University announced it has received nearly 1,400 deposits for incoming first-year students from an application pool of more than 22,000.