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
Shannon Livewell '14, '15 MBA and Kyle Woodworth '15 met as undergraduate music industry students, and one of their most memorable Valentine’s Days was their first one together – while they were students at the University.
February 14, 2019
On his first day classes as a first-year student at the University of New Haven, Kyle Woodworth '15 noticed a young women sitting in the front of his economics class. He remembers that she was wearing a turtleneck and that she raised her hand frequently. This was Shannon Livewell '14, '15 MBA. They soon became friends, bonding over their love of music and writing songs together.
"I’m an extrovert, and I was intrigued by how mysterious Kyle seemed," said Livewell. "Every time I spoke, he looked at me like I was the only person in the world who mattered."
Livewell and Woodworth began dating as sophomores. While at the University, they created music together, and they planned a concert headlined by the rapper Witt Lowry.
In addition to their shared love of music, Livewell and Woodworth enjoyed trying the many restaurants near the University’s campus, and Wood-n-Tap and Cappetta’s were two of their favorites. They celebrated their first Valentine’s Day together with dinner and a movie. They still look forward to Valentine’s Day – even if they can’t be together on February 14 to celebrate.
"Every time I spoke, he looked at me like I was the only person in the world who mattered."Shannon Livewell ’14, ’15 MBA
"I have been on the road for the past two Valentine's Days, but when I come home, we always do something fun," said Woodworth. "It gives me more to look forward to that weekend while I’m working."
The couple is now living in Nashville. Livewell is a digital marketing manager for Universal Music Group, and Woodworth works for Warner Music, touring with country artists Brett Eldredge and Cole Swindell. They got engaged last June on a bridge overlooking the city.
The couple recently visited the University, remembering their days as students and the early years of their relationship. They still have fond memories of that time, and they are now looking forward to making more. They will be married on November 3 – one day after their seven-year anniversary.
"We want our wedding to be as personal as possible with lots of small details," said Livewell.
Woodworth adds, "It will be the first time that a lot of our friends and family will be in Nashville together, and we're really looking forward to it."
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.