The West Haven area has received a significant snowfall with 16 inches of snow already on the ground. Due to this and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place: All in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 will transition to being held online or remotely..
Campus operations for residential students will be modified based on expected conditions. Separate messages will be sent from various offices and departments regarding changes to normal hours of operation. Current students, faculty, and staff can find the latest information about operations on myCharger (login required).
Only essential employees, as previously determined by their respective department leaders, should report to campus. All other employees should fulfill the requirements of their role remotely.
Residential students should be prepared to move their vehicles, if requested, for snow removal operations. If you are parked on a public street in West Haven, please move your vehicle off-street as a snow parking ban has been issued prohibiting vehicles from parking on all public streets. A list of off-street parking lots can be found on the City of West Haven’s website.
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The University’s MBA program realized a 28 percent year-over-year increase in the number of applications, which goes against a national trend in which the number of MBA applications has declined each of the last four years.
October 9, 2018
In just the last year, the University of realized a 28 percent increase in the number of applications to its MBA program, bucking a national trend.
According to data from the Graduate Management Admission Council, the number of MBA applications nationwide has declined each of the last four years. And the most recognized programs aren’t immune from the downturn.
This fall, Yale realized a nearly eight percent decline in MBA applications, and Harvard’s graduate business school saw its largest decline in MBA applications since 2005.
Down the road, Quinnipiac saw a seven percent decrease in MBA applications
Brian Kench, dean of the University’s College of Business, attributes the increase in applications to the University’s redesigned MBA program that it started introducing in spring 2018.
The program focuses on business analytics – a field expected to grow 10 percent by 2026, adding nearly 800,000 jobs – leadership, and high-impact practices. In addition, the University of New Haven’s MBA is one of only two in Connecticut – and less than 30 across the U.S. that offers concentrations that have been STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) certified.
"Our STEM-certified concentrations in data analytics and financial analysis are designed to instill in our students the technical expertise that employers told us they are looking for in their employees." Brian Kench, dean of the University's College of Business
The federal government created the STEM designation program to help employers deal with the shortage of qualified workers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM designated educational programs make it possible for international graduates, to remain stateside for an additional 24 months after graduation and receive training through work experience.
To earn the STEM designation, at least 50 percent of the coursework in a program must be in the fields of science, technology, engineering or math.
Kench said the University is also offering new MBA concentrations in business analytics, strategy leadership, and business operations, among others, that enable students to develop expertise in high-growth areas. He also believes opportunities the University is creating that enable students to collaborate with local corporations are attracting students.
"Our new capstone experience that is centered around a real-world consulting project with an area business is resonating with MBA candidates who are seeking innovative opportunities that go beyond traditional classroom learning," he said.
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Entrepreneur David Sussman partnered with the University of New Haven to pilot Uccountability, a program designed to strengthen student success through structured peer accountability. Students from the first cohort shared the far-reaching impact of their experiences.
University News
The University of New Haven has signed a master research agreement with Capewell Aerial Systems, a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer, to provide hands-on engineering projects and internships focused on aviation safety and advanced manufacturing.
Charger 360
Kat Swistak '26 reflects on her journey from a small town in New Jersey to the University of New Haven to study forensic science. A marketing minor, she talked about her work with Charger Athletics, including serving as the social media manager for women's rugby and field hockey as well as being part of Chargers Creative, the student-led group that supports social and digital media that generate millions of impressions for the University's Division I athletics teams. This work, as well as her involvement with the Office of Marketing and Communications student content team has broadened her career aspirations to work in content creation. She also talked about her plans for the Women in Sports Club, which she hopes will be her legacy as a Charger. "I'm so glad that I came here. I wouldn't have been able to grow and be who I am without coming here."