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
Adam Caress, who joins the University of New Haven community this fall, looks forward to sharing his love of music with students.
August 15, 2019
Adam Caress, MBA, has worn many hats during his 25-year-career in the music industry, working as a recording and performing artist, booking agent, venue manager, talent buyer, sound engineer, editor, and writer.
A former editor for Mule Variations, an online music and culture magazine, he has published more than 80 articles and reviews. He also wrote a book, The Day Alternative Music Died: Dylan, Zeppelin, Punk, Glam, Alt, Majors, Indies, and the Struggle between Art and Money for the Soul of Rock Music, which was released in 2015.
"I really enjoyed researching and writing the book, and I am looking forward to embarking on another book project soon," said Prof. Caress. "I love music, and I love encouraging others in their love of music."
Prof. Caress will now inspire students at the University of New Haven to explore their passion for music. Beginning this fall, the new music department lecturer will teach "Introduction to the Music Industry."
"I am very excited to begin getting to know the faculty and students at the University of New Haven."Adam Caress, MBA
"I am very excited to begin getting to know the faculty and students at the University of New Haven," he said. "I really enjoy being a part of an academic community."
Although new to the University and to Connecticut, Prof. Caress is excited to return to the northeast. The Boston Red Sox fan met his wife, Annie, in Boston, and he earned his bachelor’s degree from Gordon College in Wenham, Mass. Formerly an adjunct faculty at Montreat College in North Carolina, he is a graduate of that college’s MBA program.
Prof. Caress, who lived outside of Chicago and in Los Angeles as a child, relocated with his family from Asheville, North Carolina, where they were for the past eight years. He and Annie have four children – all under the age of 10 – and they are looking forward to being part of the New Haven community.
"We love traveling and exploring new places," he said. "We’re excited to explore the New Haven area."
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."