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 InfoWith widespread availability of several highly effective COVID-19 vaccines, University of New Haven leaders have a high degree of confidence the University will be able to return to many of its pre-pandemic norms in terms of class formats, student life, and other staples of the Charger experience.
Fall 2021 Planning
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Meet three members of the University’s Class of 2021 who will be earn their psychology degrees as part of Spring Commencement. They are looking forward to continuing their education after graduation.
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The coronavirus pandemic has been particularly hard on the music industry, since music venues have not been able to hold in-person concerts in more than a year. Students taking an innovative course at the University of New Haven are planning a virtual concert to help support these venues.
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Meet Saige Batza ’25, an incoming psychology major, who is looking forward to meeting her fellow Chargers and to getting involved in the University’s performing arts community.
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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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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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Khaaliq Crowder ’21, who completed his degree last fall, enjoyed the many opportunities he had as a Charger to explore his interests, immerse himself in the field of communication, and connect with his fellow Chargers. After completing several internships and having his work published by a variety of media outlets, he has earned a position with Snapchat.
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“Crime Waves with Declan Hill” is a new podcast featuring interviews with individuals at the heart of some of the biggest investigations across the world. Guests have included many of the University’s talented faculty members who’ve shared their stories and discussed the impact they have had on a wide range of high-profile cases.
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Students who took an innovative "Model G20" course with Chris Haynes, Ph.D., recently participated in American University’s Model G20 Summit, capturing second place in the virtual competition and developing important skills and confidence.
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Jennifer (Hopkins) Biryukov ’06, ’08 M.S. is conducting critical research at one of the primary government labs working with SARS-CoV-2, and her recent work exploring the impact of high temperatures on the virus was published in a leading academic journal.
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Olivia Walton ’21 M.S. is dedicated to sharing her passion for environmental science, and she has focused her research on promoting environmental education and conservation among kids at a primary school in the Bahamas. She has now been recognized by a leading educational organization for her commitment to promoting environmental education.
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As a film intern in the University’s Office of Advancement, I have honed my video production skills while connecting with my fellow Chargers and learning from women who have inspired, encouraged, and mentored me.
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Bringing 20 years’ experience and a vast network of contacts in the field, Mark Tavern is creating innovative, exciting, and meaningful courses and hands-on experiences for music industry majors.
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Grace Robinson ’21, ’22 M.S. hopes her work will foster more understanding of the spread of COVID-19 and encourage further research. After completing her bachelor’s degree this winter, she is now continuing her education at the University, pursuing her master’s degree in cellular and molecular biology.
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As a student at the University of New Haven, Nathan Ward ’15, ’17 M.S. studied criminal justice while sharing his passion for music with the University community. Now a law enforcement professional, he still enjoys writing and playing music on a hard day’s night.
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David A Rodriguez ’22 recently captured first place in a program that recognized his talent for and dedication to illustration. He is continuing to explore new ways to tell stories through his art – including work on an upcoming children’s book.
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Meet Olufunke Benson ’21 M.A., who will be recognized at the University’s virtual Winter Commencement later this month. She is grateful for the many opportunities she had to get involved in the University and local communities.
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A recent study conducted by the University’s Political Science and honors programs found that when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, who delivers the information and how they refer to the virus are significant.
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The University of New Haven’s interior design program has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), recognizing it as a leader in educating the industry’s professionals of the future.