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
An innovative program taught as part of the University’s Competency Learning Experience, the "Beginners Understanding of Individual Leadership Development" (BUILD) program teaches students the principles of leadership and how to understand and develop their own leadership style.
August 13, 2019
When speaking to her classmates about what makes an effective leader, Paige Niswonger ’22 discussed the importance of teamwork. A national security major, she and her groupmates participating in the University’s "Beginners Understanding of Individual Leadership Development" (BUILD) program cited the elite SEAL Team Six, the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group, as one that exemplifies the virtues of teamwork.
"My favorite part about this class was developing an understanding of where my leadership style comes from and how I can improve it," said Niswonger, a national security major. "The class creates a strong knowledge base, enabling me to develop my leadership and teamwork skills."
"This course taught me how to be a better person and a team player. To be a good leader, you must be a team player."Sofia Martinez ’22
Offered to first-year students, the course explores basic leadership concepts and theory through the six abilities instilled through the University’s Competency Learning Experience: leadership, communication, resilience, teamwork, global and cultural awareness, and critical thinking.
"I like that the class was engaging, and it broadened my perspective," said Kamya Moultry ’22, a national security major. "It was not a typical classroom setting."
Andrew Mayer, the University’s associate director for leadership development, teaches the course, spending two weeks on each competency. The final presentations focused on the importance of the capabilities as essential skills for effective leaders.
Through class discussions, case studies, and interactive assignments, students improve their understanding of leadership, enabling them to become better leaders.
"The biggest takeaway for me was that you can always improve yourself," said Sofia Martinez ’22, a psychology major. "This course taught me how to be a better person and a team player. To be a good leader, you must be a team player."
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.