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
At a recent alumni panel and networking event, Chad Campanell ’99, a senior special agent and certified fire investigator for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, discussed his career with students preparing to follow in his footsteps.
Mach 25, 2019
When Chad Campanell ’99 returned to the University of New Haven for a recent fire science panel and networking event, he saw a lot of himself in the students he interacted with. Campanell told the students that he built the foundation for his success at the University, and he hopes that they will have the same experience.
"You never know when you’re going to provide a spark that lights a fire that inspires someone," said Campanell, a senior special agent and certified fire inspector for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). "These students may want to be working in a position like mine in 20 years, and it’s important as an alumnus to give back to the school that did so much for me, that enabled me to have my position at the ATF."
Hosted by the University’s Fire Science Club, the event began with a panel discussion featuring fire science alumni. Besides Campanell, students heard from representatives from several organizations, including the Zurich Insurance Group and the Orleans, Massachusetts, Fire Department.
"These students may want to be working in a position like mine in 20 years, and it’s important as an alumnus to give back to the school that did so much for me, that enabled me to have my position at the ATF."Chad Campanell ’99
"It is crucial for students to develop contacts in the industry," said Johnathan Matyasich ’20, a fire science major and president of the University’s Fire Science Club. "Bringing successful alumni back to campus is important and invaluable for students."
A networking event followed the panel, enabling current students to meet alumni and ask questions. Students said they appreciate their guidance, and they were glad to make these connections.
"There is so much support from alumni," said Michael Pegg ’19, a fire science major. "They are passionate about the University of New Haven, and it shows. This is an education like no other."
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.