At the University of New Haven, the health and safety of all members of our community remain our top priority. We have reimagined life at the University to help deliver high-quality education in as safe an environment as possible.
This website provides updated information about our response to the pandemic and our ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and is being continually updated throughout the Spring 2021 semester.
Spring 2021 InfoIt appears that with widespread availability of several highly effective COVID-19 vaccines, we can now see a light at the end of the tunnel. To that end, we have spent considerable time planning for the Fall 2021 semester. We are looking forward to being able to return to many of our pre-pandemic norms in terms of class formats, student life, and other staples of the University of New Haven experience.
Fall 2021 Planning
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The University of New Haven’s Dining Services and Havenly Treats, a New Haven-based nonprofit, are working together to champion the hiring of refugee and immigrant women for quality jobs that foster growth, innovation, and equity.
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Beginning this fall, the University of New Haven will offer a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, a degree combining mathematics, business, statistics, and finance. Actuaries are especially sought after among insurance companies, and the University’s proximity to the “insurance capital of the world” will offer students a variety of internship and employment opportunities.
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The University of New Haven’s National Model United Nations team recently competed in the virtual New York Model United Nations conference, winning several awards while building valuable skills and confidence.
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Pursuing my Master of Healthcare Administration degree has enabled me to experience working at Yale New Haven Hospital with my classmates while learning from them. I am excited to continue to pursue exciting new opportunities in healthcare after earning my degree.
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An award from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will fund a collaboration with the Yale Prison Education Initiative to create a degree-granting program for incarcerated students in Connecticut.
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As part of its celebration of Black History Month, the University welcomed two leaders in the cybersecurity field to its Cyber Legends web series to discuss the importance of promoting diversity and encouraging individuals from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in the field.
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In response to recent acts of violence and discrimination targeting members of the AAPI community across the country, members of the University community came together to offer support and foster a dialogue that promotes education, inclusion, and healing.
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Samantha Zajac '21 MHA, who will be recognized as part of the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony, is beginning her new role as the University’s campus dietician, and she is looking forward to helping enrich and expand the University’s dining program.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, Martina Ibrahim ’21 organized a panel discussion to bring together prominent women in the local law enforcement community and her fellow Chargers for a virtual discussion about women’s roles and their experiences in policing.
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For Eric Anderson ’15, his career as a professional basketball player has been a slam dunk, bringing him to half a dozen countries, including, most recently, to Portugal. He is grateful for his time as a Charger when he honed his skills on the basketball court, got out of his comfort zone, and met his fiancée.
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Innovative affiliation will provide 25 full-ride, merit-based scholarships that will be awarded to individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
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The University of New Haven’s Mayor’s Advisory Commission and West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi are organizing a virtual town hall meeting on Monday, April 12. I encourage all members of the University and West Haven communities to attend, as it offers a great opportunity to get involved and to build a sense of community.
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The University of New Haven captured second place in the virtual Northeast Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, and the team now has the opportunity to advance in the next round of the competition.
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John Jacko ’88 MBA has taken on new roles and increased leadership responsibilities throughout his distinguished career. He recently spoke to the University community virtually to share what he has learned and to inspire students to grow as leaders.
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As part of a recent virtual discussion hosted by the Military Cyber Professionals Association, Ibrahim Baggili, Ph.D., discussed the important work he and his students are doing at the University of New Haven, as well as the innovative ways he has fostered inclusion and hands-on education.
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Meet two recent graduates of the University’s paramedicine program who are looking forward to continuing their education and pursuing careers in medicine.
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John Jacko ’88 MBA has taken on new roles and increased leadership responsibilities throughout his distinguished career. He recently spoke to the University community virtually to share what he has learned and to inspire students to grow as leaders.
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As a first-generation international student, I am grateful for the many wonderful opportunities I had as a graduate student at the University of New Haven and through its Connecticut Institute of Technology. I am now excited to begin my career at Dartmouth College.
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For Ashlyn Mercier ’23, ’24 M.S. and April Mauceri ’24, ’25 M.S., being involved with the Miss America Organization has offered important learning opportunities and enabled them to make a meaningful impact on their communities. They are now looking forward to competing for the Miss Connecticut and Miss New Hampshire crowns, respectively.
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As a first-year student at the University of New Haven, I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had to explore my passions and to find a sense of belonging in Charger Nation.