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..
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The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Blog
As part of her Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship project, Micaela O’Shea ’21 explored Middle Eastern culture, yielding fascinating findings and a sense of confidence for her future work in the field.
August 15, 2019
Thanks to the sage guidance of my University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) faculty mentor, Dr. Patrick Gourley, I was able to combine my interests in the historical and cultural norms of the Middle East and the advancement of women into a research project.
I examined the impact the Arab Spring – a series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions that spread across North Africa and the Middle East in the early 2010s – had on female labor force participation rates in those areas of the world.
My participation in the University’s SURF program has impacted me in countless ways. Prior to SURF, I had little experience in the field of economics – particularly in economic modeling. However, with the supportive mentorship of Dr. Gourley, I pushed myself to research a topic in a field that is outside my comfort zone. This experience showed me that I can overcome obstacles and gave me confidence to continually try new things.
SURF has given me the opportunity to gain invaluable research experience that I will certainly draw from in the future. The research that I have undertaken over the past 10 weeks has been extremely interesting and eye-opening.
"SURF has given me the opportunity to gain invaluable research experience that I will certainly draw from in the future."Micaela O’Shea ’21
I hope to build on this research when I create my Honors thesis. My experience in SURF has reinforced my passion for examining the cultural norms of the Middle East and how they impact different demographics, which is an interest I hope to incorporate in my future career.
The University of New Haven’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program enables students to develop a proposal for a research project, conduct it while working closely with a faculty member, and present their findings to the campus community.
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."