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.
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Jess Holzer, Ph.D., an expert in health policy, is passionate about improving equity in healthcare and building connections in the surrounding community.
January 7, 2020
Jess Holzer, Ph.D., an assistant professor of healthcare administration and policy, says her goal is to improve the health and well-being of mothers, especially new mothers and those who are expecting. She is investigating postpartum mental illness or disability directly related to pregnancy and/or childbirth.
“My greatest pride is my current project on maternal morbidities,” she said. “My colleague and I are excited to find many others interested in the topic, and we are planning future interventions in the hope of reducing maternal morbidities postpartum.”
An expert in health policy with a focus on equity, Dr. Holzer previously served as a faculty member at Hofstra University. She earned her Ph.D. in health policy and bioethics from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, her master’s degree in bioethics from Case Western Reserve University, and her bachelor’s degree in biology and philosophy from Wellesley College.
"Assuring the well-being of mothers benefits babies, families, and communities. Helping people access educational and occupational opportunities without the cost or challenges of needing a car is also crucial."Jessica Holzer, Ph.D.
She credits her personal experiences for sparking her interest in maternal health and active transportation – such as biking and walking. She says investments are needed in both areas in order to improve lives and increase equity.
“Assuring the well-being of mothers benefits babies, families, and communities,” she said. “Helping people access educational and occupational opportunities without the cost or challenges of needing a car is also crucial.”
A former postdoctoral fellow at Yale, Dr. Holzer was familiar with the New Haven area before joining the University’s faculty last fall. She has also lived in Queens and in Long Beach, New York.
An avid traveler, Dr. Holzer has been to every continent but Antarctica – a place she hopes to visit one day. She is now focused on continuing to connect with the University and the local community.
“I'm excited to be part of the School of Health Sciences,” she said. “I am looking forward to growing the programs, and to developing partnerships across the University.”
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.
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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.