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.
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Nathan Gagne ’20 and Nicholas Graham ’16, who was involved with the upcoming Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro, were recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
July 10, 2019
Nathan Gagne ’20, a communication major and member of the University of New Haven’s Communication Club, and his classmates continually strive to use their creativity to make a difference.
To help raise awareness to the opioid epidemic in the United States, Gagne led a group that created two public service announcements that were recently recognized at the 42nd Boston/New England Emmy Awards Ceremony. Gagne, who won an Emmy for his work on "The First Step," which placed first in the College/University-Public Service (PSAs) category, also worked as an editor and writer on "Be the Change."
"Winning a student Emmy for cinematography means a lot to me because it is my dream to be a great director of photography," said Gagne, who also represented the University at the Cannes Film Festival in France. "To be recognized right now, even at the collegiate level, is a big deal."
"Be the Change," which received honorable mention at the Emmys, also finished in second place out of more than 50 entries in the Be An RXpert Contest, a competition hosted by Fox61 and the Governor’s Prevention Partnership. The competition challenged students to create PSAs to raise awareness to the state’s opioid crisis. For their second place finish, the students received a $1,500 prize.
"To be recognized right now, even at the collegiate level, is a big deal."Nathan Gagne ’20
"We drew inspiration from the personal life of one of our teammates," said Gagne. "We hope this will impact anybody who is affected negatively by opioids. Hopefully, future generations can learn from it."
In addition, Nicholas Graham ’16, who recently worked as an assistant on the upcoming Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro, won an Emmy for his cinematography work in the student film "Paint."
The awards are given by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and related media, as well as the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational, and technical achievements within the television industry.
"I especially hope the PSAs will impact those struggling with addiction and will inspire them to seek help."Seth Harrington ’20
"Receiving an award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a confirmation and a testament to the outstanding, high-quality work of our students," said Paul Falcone, director of studio operations and media production at the University and the students’ adviser. "We are enormously proud of our students’ achievements, and we look forward to their future accomplishments."
Seth Harrington ’20 worked with Gagne on "The First Step" and "Be the Change" as a writer and director. He says the opportunities that he and his classmates have had at the University have been invaluable.
"Winning this award is meaningful to me because it is proof that hard work pays off and that putting in extra effort definitely is worth it," said Harrington, a communication major. "I especially hope the PSAs will impact those struggling with addiction and will inspire them to seek help."
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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.
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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.