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
Robin Kerkstra, M.S., a new assistant professor of allied health at the University of New Haven, has already immersed herself in everything that Connecticut has to offer.
August 22, 2019
Robin Kerkstra, M.S., a Michigan native, has only been in Connecticut for a short time. Still, she has already discovered some similarities between the two places.
"I am finding many of the things I love about Michigan in Connecticut: sand, water, yoga, and great food," said Prof. Kerkstra, a new assistant professor of allied health. "I have only been in Connecticut for several weeks, but I am loving it."
Born and raised in the Grand Rapids area of Michigan, Prof. Kerkstra first became acquainted with the East Coast as a graduate student at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science University in Boston. Prof. Kerkstra, who earned her master’s degree in dental hygiene, became interested in the field when her family dentist offered her a job as a dental assistant.
"He encouraged me to go to college and to get my dental hygiene degree," she said. "I have had wonderful professors in my life who encouraged me to continue my studies. The positive influence that my mentors have had in my life is the reason that I am in education."
"All of the professors here are passionate about their students’ education and making an impact on the future."Robin Kerkstra M.S.
Prof. Kerkstra previously lived in Indiana while she studied dental hygiene at Indiana University, later returning to Michigan to work as a dental hygienist and to teach. Her research examines education within the field of dental hygiene, and she has focused on student test anxiety and summative clinical assessments. She is currently writing a book chapter for a new dental hygiene textbook.
She joined the University to coordinate the junior-level clinic activities and teach dental hygiene classes.
"I am so proud to be joining the University of New Haven’s faculty," she said. "All of the professors here are passionate about their students’ education and making an impact on the future."
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."