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.
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Hosted by Gabe Kautzner, a combat veteran who is a Wounded Warrior Project-certified peer tutor, and produced by Nelson VanDenburgh ’19, "Voice of the Veteran" is a podcast that gives veterans a platform to share their experiences.
March 4, 2019
When Gabe Kautzner, a 20-year veteran of the United States Army, returned to civilian life, he says that he didn’t always know what services were available to veterans. Kautzner, an outreach specialist for veterans at New Haven Vet Center in Orange, Connecticut, began hosting "Voice of the Veteran" on WNHU to make sure that other veterans knew about the services, programs, and resources offered to them.
"It is especially helpful because listeners can contact the providers directly," said Kautzner, who was deployed to Iraq three times. "They don’t have to contact us. They can get services they need in private."
Nelson VanDenburgh ’19, a member of the Army National Guard who produces the podcast, says they want to reach as many veterans with diverse backgrounds as possible.
"This is a platform for everyone – not only veterans of the global war on terror, but also of the Vietnam and Korean Wars," said VanDenburgh, a communication major. "It is crucial that we reach the entire veteran community."
On the podcast, guests such as service providers and representatives from Veterans Affairs departments, join Kautzner to discuss a wide range of topics, including mental health, job opportunities, and housing needs. "Voice of the Veteran" has also presented information about new bills passed in Connecticut that impact veterans, where they can get their taxes done for free, and about job fairs that serve them.
"I think we’re actually making a difference, which is great. That’s the whole point of the show."Nelson VanDenburgh ’19
"I’m very devoted to this podcast because I feel that it connects with a lot of veterans," Kautzner said. "Being a veteran myself, I know that it’s really important."
See more on Facebook. Kautzner and VanDenburgh are always looking for new guests to join them on the podcast, and for new ways to help veterans.
"There’s a strong veteran presence in this area," said VanDenburgh. "You feel like you’re in this hub of veteran activity, so that’s how this podcast was born. I think we’re actually making a difference, which is great. That’s the whole point of the show."
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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.
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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."