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
Keshav Bhootda ’18 M.S. has long dreamed of a career that would enable him to ensure the safety of the community, and he recently began a serving as a fire inspector for the city of St. Paul, Minnesota.
January 30, 2019
Keshav Bhootda ’18 M.S. describes being sworn in as a fire inspector for the city of St. Paul, Minnesota as a "day of great pride." A native of India who earned a master’s degree in fire science at the University of New Haven, Bhootda is responsible for investigating the causes and origins of fires and making sure that properties comply with local codes and standards.
"When I was in India, I never thought that I would be a part of the great organizations that I came to know in the United States," Bhootda said. "I respect the people who helped me and understood me, and I dedicate my job and my badge to all my professors who helped me to become the person that I am today."
As a student, Bhootda completed an internship at the Milford Fire Department, and he decided that he wanted to focus on a career that would enable him to serve the community and protect the public. He is grateful for the support that he had as a graduate student, from staff members in departments such as the Career Development Center and the International Services Office, and from his faculty members.
"I am fortunate that I had the opportunity to study with highly skilled and dedicated professors. They didn’t just educate me – they helped me to become a person with a vision, one who is now serving the community and protecting people’s property and their lives. That gives me a feeling of enormous pride."Keshav Bhootda ’18 M.S.
While at the University, Bhootda developed a strong belief in the importance of community, getting involved with activities such as ChargerREC sports, and cultural activities, including the University’s International Festival. He feels prepared for this next step in his career, and he will be drawing on skills he gained while as a Charger.
"I had the opportunity to build my customer service skills, and I learned more about the needs of a community," he said. "The University’s diverse culture and acceptance of students from other countries provided a wonderful learning environment."
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.
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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.