Public Safety is tracking a significant snowfall that will be arriving in our area late Sunday morning (Jan. 25). It will snow heavily throughout the day and evening eventually tapering off Monday (Jan. 26) with 10-14 inches expected statewide. A sleet and freezing rain mix is also possible along the shore. Temperatures will be in the teens and twenties.
Due to this significant winter storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, all in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 have been cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes will transition to being held online or remotely. Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by your instructor.
Faculty have been asked to prepare for Online or Remote sessions in the event of in-person meeting cancellations. These options will be determined by the Faculty member and all questions should be directed to the Faculty teaching each course section. Faculty also have been asked to be very understanding and accommodating of the individual situations of their students who may have difficulty managing these alternative online or remote class meetings on short notice.
Please note that 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.
Campus operations for residential students, unless otherwise noted, will operate as scheduled, though hours may be modified or changed based on the conditions. Separate messages will be sent from the Peterson Library, the Beckerman Recreation Center, and Dining Services regarding any changes to their normal hours of operation. The Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will remain open for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.
Off-campus students that live in the City of West Haven should abide by the city’s parking ban during inclement weather to avoid having their vehicle tagged and towed. Please check the City of West Haven’s website for further information on their snow parking ban.
The Charger Blog
Two recent graduates of the University’s forensic science program found remarkable opportunities to continue their education overseas, enabling them to explore a new culture and country while stepping out of their comfort zones.
September 23, 2019
Alexandra Chueiri ’18 says that one of her favorite memories of her time as a Charger was her experience studying abroad. As a biology and forensic science double major, she visited Ireland and England with Claire Glynn, Ph.D. and Rosemary Whelan, Ph.D.
Chueiri had such a great experience in Ireland that when she began applying to master’s degree programs, she decided to look at programs there.
"The study abroad experience opened my eyes to the possibility of broadening my horizons and gave me the courage to reach beyond my comfort zone," said Chueiri , who is pursuing a master’s degree in biomedical science at the National University of Ireland Galway. "I wanted the opportunity to experience a completely different culture while also working towards my master’s degree."
Jamie McGuinness ’18, a fellow forensic science major, had a similar experience. While spending a semester at the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, in 2016, she visited seven different countries, strengthening her sense of independence, self-reliance, and confidence, and sparking a desire to travel.
"The study abroad experience opened my eyes to the possibility of broadening my horizons and gave me the courage to reach beyond my comfort zone."Alexandra Chueiri ’18
When applying to medical schools, McGuinness remembers a conversation she had with Dr. Glynn that enabled her to expand her vision to include considering schools in Ireland.
"When I told her I was applying to medical schools, she suggested I look into applying to Irish schools," said McGuinness, who hopes to become a medical examiner. "She is a professor I admire very much, and I trusted her suggestion and submitted my application."
McGuinness was accepted into two of the most prestigious medical schools in Ireland: University College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, where she ultimately enrolled. Although she had only been to Ireland once, she felt confident about her decision.
"What I like best about Ireland is the beauty of the country itself and the laid-back environment."Jamie McGuinness ’18
"The country is beautiful, and I am looking forward to exploring it more over the next four years of medical school," said McGuinness, who also has family throughout Ireland. "I am currently planning to move back to the United States after graduation, but I am open to a change of plans."
Chueiri, meanwhile, is now working on her thesis, which focuses on developing a diagnostic technique that will facilitate a faster and more accurate diagnosis of infectious disease. She plans to pursue a career as a DNA analyst with Ireland’s national laboratory.
"I like that forensic science combines my passion for science and the ability to help people find closure and justice," said Chueiri, who expects to graduate in November. "What I like best about Ireland is the beauty of the country itself and the laid-back environment. It enables you to appreciate the little things."
University News
New University-wide council will advance strategic partnerships, immersive student opportunities, and innovative research, supporting the University’s strategic plan the development of its pioneering Center for Innovation and Applied Technology.
The Charger Blog
Entrepreneur David Sussman, Pompea College of Business Advisory Board Member and chief visionary officer of The Family Security Plan®, is collaborating with University of New Haven students, faculty, and staff to create a program and app that helps Chargers support each other to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals. It’s called Uccountability.
University News
Vice President for Innovation and Applied Technology Paul Lavoie will serve on the Board of Directors and as America’s Chief Manufacturing Officer for the newly launched American Manufacturing Futures Institute.