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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Hardika Panchani ’19 M.S., an alum of the University’s graduate program in biomedical engineering, recently presented her research at an international conference. She says it was an invaluable experience that enabled her to share her important work and make connections with professionals in her field.
October 31, 2019
Attending the Biomedical Engineering Society’s (BMES) annual meeting in Philadelphia was an amazing experience that allowed me to showcase my research in the field of biomedical engineering and to be a part of an international conference for the first time.
During my time there, I presented my research on the prevention of catheter-related bacterial infections. The BMES conference is the largest international convention in the field of biomedical engineering and is attended by professionals and researchers from all over the world.
Ever since high school, I was intrigued by the field of biomedical engineering. Once in college, I wanted to get into some extensive research in the field, particularly related to medical devices. When Dr. Kagya Amoako provided me with the opportunity to work as a research assistant after beginning my studies at the University of New Haven, it was a dream come true. I jumped at the opportunity without giving it a second thought.
Over the last two and a half years, I worked extensively on my research, trying to find more reliable and feasible techniques for existing problems in the field of catheter-related bloodstream infections. Working in a lab environment while conducting my research taught me more than I would have learned from my coursework alone.
Hard work leads to success, and, in my case, the initial success was in getting positive results from my research. A bigger stepping stone came in the form of my podium presentation at the BMES annual conference. This experience was a first for me, and I was nervous. I was even more nervous when I found out I was going to be the first master’s-level podium presenter at BMES from the University of New Haven. I felt like it was a huge weight that I was carrying on my shoulders, but once I was on stage and spoke my first few words into the microphone, I felt more at ease and presented without any issues.
"I am confident that the connections I have made and the personal encounters I have had at the conference will create more opportunities for me."Hardika Panchani ’19 M.S.
During the Q & A, I realized the importance of my research and its implications in the work of the other attendees at the conference. Being a part of this milestone for the University is a feeling that is still sinking in, and I am proud to be a part of it.
This experience allowed me to meet people who I never would have encountered otherwise – including Ph.D. researchers and professors. These interactions have broadened my knowledge with respect to the ongoing research in the field of biomedical engineering. Moving forward, I am confident that the connections I have made and the personal encounters I have had at the conference will create more opportunities for me.
I have started my career working as a biomedical equipment engineer at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, New York. It is one of the fastest growing multi-specialty group practices in the country, with multiple locations in the Hudson Valley Area. I repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect medical equipment and instrumentation, as well as clinical equipment and devices.
I would like to thank Dr. Kagya Amoako, director of the biomedical engineering program at the University, for giving me the initial opportunity to conduct research in an area of my interest, as well as for providing me with valuable guidance.
I would also like to thank the University of New Haven for providing me with the resources I needed to carry out my research. I have found the University’s Career Development Center’s resources and workshops to be invaluable in helping to advance my professional career.
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.
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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.