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.
The Charger Blog
Although fitness apps can enable users to live healthier lives, Ibrahim "Abe" Baggili, the University of New Haven’s Elder Family Endowed Chair of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, warns that they can present privacy and safety concerns.
October 14, 2019
For Ibrahim "Abe" Baggili, Ph.D., the University of New Haven’s Elder Family Endowed Chair of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, his passion for making the world a safer place has fueled his research and groundbreaking discoveries in the field of cybersecurity.
He and his team at the University have uncovered vulnerabilities in virtual reality gaming systems and in popular apps such as WhatsApp and Viber, and he is now warning of risks associated with fitness apps.
Dr. Baggili and his cyber forensics team at the University have found that while mobile health apps may be convenient and help people to live healthier lives, they may put users at risk.
Criminals could track a user’s information – and even their daily routine – through this technology, the researchers found. Many people use these apps to track their physical activity – to map a running route, for example – and that information becomes public to view.
"If there are options to make your data private, make sure that you choose those options."Abe Baggili, Ph.D.
The data can be used to track users online, gaining information about their interests, daily routine, and personal information, such as their home address or workplace.
"Maybe they don’t want to murder you, but they want to steal something from your house," Dr. Baggili recently told News 8. "They know exactly when you leave, exactly when you come home."
Based on information obtained from an app, the University’s Cyber Forensics Research and Education Group and News 8 were able to track a Fairfield man’s route when he walked his dog, as well as when a mother of three went running each day. Criminals can track these patterns, using the information to plan their attack, explained Dr. Baggili.
Despite these concerns, Dr. Baggili says that people don’t necessarily have to stop using these apps. He encourages users, though, to be aware of the settings on their devices, and to be careful what information – and when – they share on social media.
"Maybe you should consider that you’re sharing more things that you want to," he said. "If there are options to make your data private, make sure that you choose those options."
The Charger Blog
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."