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Marissa Lehner ’21 says the experiences she had studying at the University of New Haven’s campus in Prato, Italy, and attending a Model United Nations conference in Erfurt, Germany, will stay with her the rest of her life.
After a series of meetings illuminated new ways for the University of New Haven to enhance its efforts to go green, the Office of Facilities spearheaded a project to install energy-efficient LED lighting solutions in two of the University’s most active facilities.
As part of an internship, Melinda Nanassy ’20 created two videos that have been widely used by the New York Blood Center, and her work led to more opportunities with the organization.
Students in the University of New Haven's "Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship" course spent a semester preparing for the Nicholson Business Plan Competition and Expo, delving deeply into creating viable business plans, and simulating what it would take to launch their own company.
For two years, Ashley Sosa ’21 has been involved with the University of New Haven’s Student Conduct Board, and she encourages students to get involved with organizations that enable them to enhance their leadership skills.
Beth Peterson ’89 MBA was a professor at the University of New Haven at the same time that her son, Chad Peterson ’18, was a student, and they are now colleagues at Electric Boat.
Hosted by the School of Health Sciences and WeEmbodyLab, the University’s public health research group, the Suicide Prevention Policy Summit brought together the University community, local lawmakers, and medical professionals to discuss suicide prevention strategies.
For Jasmia Molina ’21, her internship with the Meriden Police Department enabled her to apply what she learned in the classroom to heat up a decades-old cold case – and make a meaningful difference in the community.
As part of the University's celebration of Black History Month, John Coverdale '85, Ed.D., who has 30 years' professional experience, returned to his alma mater to share his experience and wisdom with current students as they prepare for job or internship interviews.
University of New Haven students with a passion for esports and gaming say there is no place they would rather be on a Friday night than gathered together, taking on gamers from universities around the country. Before long, they’ll all be competing in one of the premiere esports training and competition spaces in the country.
Jordan Harris ’21, president of the University’s NAACP chapter who is active in the work of the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion, discusses the lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message and why it still resonates today.
As a student, Ben Hammel ’18 says he gained valuable experience producing, directing, and editing, which he says prepared him for work on the upcoming Warner Bros. film "The Many Saints of Newark."
As part of the University’s annual “Class at the Court” event, more than 500 area fourth graders spent a day as college students, exploring what it is like to be a Charger.
After almost three decades in the corporate world, Ranjana Maitra '91 MBA, one of the most distinguished graduates of the University's MBA program, has launched a new career and found her calling recruiting prospective students in her home country of India.
Meet Ron Quagliani ’93, ’05 M.S., ’14 M.S., associate vice president of public safety and administrative services at the University of New Haven. He is the father of two Chargers, Chair of the West Haven City Council, and the individual responsible for closely following the forecast when winter weather is expected.
Following a decision by Congress to fund gun violence prevention research for the first time in 20 years, the University of New Haven hosted a roundtable discussion to address how the money should be allocated, bringing together experts, local and state leaders, and advocates.
Jessica Esposito ’19, ’20 M.S. didn’t let being diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disorder stop her from earning two degrees and a position as adjunct faculty of criminal justice at the University of New Haven.
Courtney Hassenfeldt ’18, ’20 M.S. says she’s grateful for the variety of transformative opportunities she had as a Charger, which included cutting-edge research, volunteering for a "Girls in STEM" program, and attending conferences across the United States and in the United Kingdom.
A coordinating designer of motion graphics at the worldwide leader in sports, Carlton Pitts recently visited the University of New Haven as part of a statewide speaker series, discussing how the field has changed during his 30-year career and the advice he has for the next generation of professionals.
After sharing his remarkable story of resilience and healing, Christopher Liggio ’20, who lost both of his parents shortly after his 15th birthday, was named one of the inaugural recipients of the Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Courage Award.
