The West Haven area has received a significant snowfall with 16 inches of snow already on the ground. Due to this and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place: All in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 will transition to being held online or remotely..
Campus operations for residential students will be modified based on expected conditions. Separate messages will be sent from various offices and departments regarding changes to normal hours of operation. Current students, faculty, and staff can find the latest information about operations on myCharger (login required).
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.
Residential students should be prepared to move their vehicles, if requested, for snow removal operations. If you are parked on a public street in West Haven, please move your vehicle off-street as a snow parking ban has been issued prohibiting vehicles from parking on all public streets. A list of off-street parking lots can be found on the City of West Haven’s website.
The Charger Blog
Karissa Wilkinson ’19, who double majored in political science and global studies, says the internship she completed in Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy’s office in Washington, D.C. was one of the best experiences of her college career.
July 25, 2019
The University of New Haven has given me the ability to travel to a variety of places over the past four years of my undergraduate career. I have been able to explore the incredible food and culture at the University’s campus in Tuscany, to spend a year abroad in Varanasi, India, living with two different host families, and to travel to China with the Model United Nations team for a conference. But during my last semester, the University gave me the opportunity to go to a city I had always known I wanted to return to: Washington, D.C.
I spent the spring semester of my senior year interning in the office of United States Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut through the Washington Internship Institute Program. This internship was by far one of the most incredible experiences I have had during my time at the University of New Haven.
Interning on the Hill gave me insight into the behind-the-scenes process of legislative work and what it is like to work in the Senate or the House. Whether I was speaking with constituents, attending briefings, or working with staffers on projects, there was something to gain from everything I did.
Along the way, I was able to feel like I was a part of history – whether that was making an appearance in the back of a news clip, watching newscasters interview members of Congress, or seeing highly publicized hearings.
"I had such an incredible experience, and am so grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this program."Karissa Wilkinson ’19
One of the most important ways that this internship helped me, though, was to prepare me for life after graduation. I feel much more prepared to get a job – whether in Washington, D.C. or elsewhere – because I have experienced what it is like to work on the Hill. I was able to get advice from a variety of people who have pursued careers in which I am interested, and I learned what type of career I do and do not want to pursue after I graduate.
The Washington Internship Institute Program is something that I would highly recommend for anyone who has an interest in Washington, D.C. I had such an incredible experience, and am so grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this program.
The Charger Blog
Entrepreneur David Sussman partnered with the University of New Haven to pilot Uccountability, a program designed to strengthen student success through structured peer accountability. Students from the first cohort shared the far-reaching impact of their experiences.
University News
The University of New Haven has signed a master research agreement with Capewell Aerial Systems, a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer, to provide hands-on engineering projects and internships focused on aviation safety and advanced manufacturing.
Charger 360
Kat Swistak '26 reflects on her journey from a small town in New Jersey to the University of New Haven to study forensic science. A marketing minor, she talked about her work with Charger Athletics, including serving as the social media manager for women's rugby and field hockey as well as being part of Chargers Creative, the student-led group that supports social and digital media that generate millions of impressions for the University's Division I athletics teams. This work, as well as her involvement with the Office of Marketing and Communications student content team has broadened her career aspirations to work in content creation. She also talked about her plans for the Women in Sports Club, which she hopes will be her legacy as a Charger. "I'm so glad that I came here. I wouldn't have been able to grow and be who I am without coming here."