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
Grace Hancox '20, '21 M.S., who recently earned her bachelor’s degree in forensic science, reflects on the opportunities she had as an undergraduate and looks forward to joining the University’s graduate degree program in chemistry.
June 15, 2020
When Grace Hancox ’20, ’21 M.S. was in high school, her family hosted exchange students, and she studied in France. From her first days as a Charger, she had her sights on another experience abroad.
A forensic science major, she accomplished that goal when she and several of her classmates spent part of last summer studying in Ireland and Northern Ireland with Claire Glynn, Ph.D., an assistant professor of forensic science and a native of Ireland.
"I’m thankful the University offers shorter summer study abroad sessions so that everyone truly has the chance to go abroad," she said. "One of my top memories as a Charger was my experience studying in Ireland. I gained so much from that experience, and I learned so much."
"I feel that the opportunities I’ve had have given me a glimpse into my future and, thus, have better prepared me for success."Grace Hancox '20, '21 M.S.
Hancox and her classmates stayed with families in Wexford, Ireland, where they gained hands-on experience in forensic archaeology at the Irish Archaeology Field School. They also immersed themselves in Irish culture and visited labs in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
"I am so grateful to have gotten this chance to study abroad because it gave me a chance to learn about unique forensic specialties," she said. "It was really interesting to learn about the operations of forensics labs in Ireland and Northern Ireland and to compare them to what I had learned about forensics labs in the United States."
During her internship with the United States Postal Inspection Service Forensic Laboratory Services in Dulles, Virginia, she conducted research focused on a new method for determining the legitimacy of stamps and/or money orders, toured federal crime labs, and explored potential career opportunities. Her experience enabled her to learn about the casework of each of the units within the lab.
“I had an absolutely amazing time at my internship and I am forever grateful for the great experience that I had,” she said. “I got to see real-life applications of what I had been learning in my classes and lab courses.”
Hancox will be continuing her career at the University of New Haven this fall. During her senior year, she joined the University’s 4+1 program, which will enable her to earn her master’s degree in chemistry in one year.
“During my four years at the University, I have had opportunities to excel and become a better version of myself,” she said.
An active member of the University community, Hancox served as a laboratory assistant and lecture assistant in the University’s chemistry department, as well as a teaching assistant. She held leadership positions in several student organizations, including the Forensic Science Student Association.
“I have grown into much more of a leader than I could have ever imagined,” she said. “I feel that the opportunities I’ve had have given me a glimpse into my future and, thus, have better prepared me for success.”
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.