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
Throughout his time as a Charger, Pedro Martinez ’19, a civil engineering major, made a positive impact at the University, in the local community, and on a village more than 3,000 miles from campus.
May 17, 2019
As Commencement approaches, we’ll introduce you to some members of the University’s Class of 2019. Next up is Pedro Martinez ’19, a civil engineering major, who has fond memories of hosting a radio show and of taking part in a milestone moment of the development of the Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation.
An active member of the University of New Haven community, Pedro Martinez ’19, a civil engineering major, made a difference in the lives of his classmates. A tutor in the University’s writing center for three years, Martinez also connected with students – and the local community – through WNHU, the University’s award-winning radio station.
"I host my own radio show that brings positive and encouraging messages to listeners," said Martinez. "I have enjoyed doing this during all four of my years at the University."
Martinez, who also participated in service learning experiences with the city of West Haven and Habitat for Humanity, didn’t just make an impact on the local community. As a member of the University’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders, he and several classmates worked with the people of San Lucas, Ecuador, to develop effective methods for providing clean drinking water.
That experience – as well as his work with professional engineers in the field on several design projects – enabled him to apply what he learned in class.
"Because of the small class sizes, I got to know my professors and classmates," said Martinez. "We engaged in stimulating conversations, connecting what we discussed in class to real-world examples. I applied what I learned to all of the projects I have worked on."
"I fondly remember the moment I had the opportunity to sign the last beam for the Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation. It was truly a great moment and an honor to be a part of this with amazing faculty, staff, and students."Pedro Martinez ’19
As Martinez readies for Commencement, he is also preparing to begin his career. He has accepted a position as a staff engineer at BL Companies, a firm listed among the top 500 design firms in the country that provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and land surveying services. He also plans to pursue his professional engineer license.
Martinez is grateful for the opportunities he has had at the University. One of his favorite memories was leaving a mark that cannot easily be seen.
"I fondly remember the moment I had the opportunity to sign the last beam for the Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation," he said. "It was truly a great moment and an honor to be a part of this with amazing faculty, staff, and students."
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.