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
Meet Ariana Eastwood ’23, the first person in her family to go to college, who is passionate about ensuring a welcoming environment for her fellow Chargers and who aspires to one day work for the FBI.
December 15, 2020
As a teenager, Ariana Eastwood ’23 loved to do puzzles. Knowing she had all the pieces and that she was in control of figuring out how they’d come together intrigued her. When she took a forensic science class in high school, she knew she’d found a way to turn her love of solving puzzles into a career.
When it came time to choose a college, Eastwood was piecing together a future that no one in her family had followed before. She is the first in her family to go to college, something that is very meaningful to her and, she said, to her mother and grandmother, who raised her.
“They have always instilled it in me to live a better life than the ones that they had,” said Eastwood, a Linden, New Jersey native. “Being a first-generation student means something special to me. They never had the opportunity to embark on a college experience, so, in a way, they are getting a sense of college through my journey at the University of New Haven. All my accomplishments are shared accomplishments because I am a representation of them.”
Eastwood chose the University of New Haven after attending Open Houses and listening to alumni discuss their own experiences. She particularly liked the welcoming atmosphere on campus, the low teacher-student ratio, and the fact that the forensic science program is highly acclaimed.
“College is an investment, and I knew I needed to invest well,” she said. “It’s important to me to follow my dreams and to pursue a career in forensic science. Having a career will give me the freedom not to live paycheck to paycheck as I have seen my family do my entire life.”
Immersing herself in the University community, Eastwood is a member of the University’s Honors program, a Charger Ambassador, and a forensic science lab assistant. She serves as the public relations director for the Black Student Union, an orientation leader, and a resident assistant in Sheffield Hall. She is passionate about helping and connecting with her fellow Chargers.
Grateful for the support of her family, Eastwood says her mother, who continues to work two jobs, has always worked very hard to ensure that she had everything she needed. Eastwood aspires to become a crime scene investigator and to work for the FBI. She offers this advice for her fellow first-generation students, as well as prospective students who will be following in her footsteps.
“Just do it,” she said. “No matter what college you go to, you will discover something great inside of you. Be the first to start a great legacy. This will be something that you and your family will be proud for a lifetime. You will certainly be helping someone else achieve their goals when they see you have achieved yours.”
As part of its commemoration of First-Generation Celebration Day, a national initiative created by the Council for Opportunity in Education on Nov. 8, the University of New Haven launched an ongoing campaign that will regularly highlight the success of first-generation students in its community and alumni of the University who are the first in their families to earn a college degree. Read the first story about Sofia Martinez ’22.
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.