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.
The Charger Blog
The University’s annual Leadership Day symposium enables students to learn from experts and each other as they develop their own leadership skills and learn what it means to be a leader.
February 21, 2020
Lismarie Pabon ’22 left the University of New Haven’s recent Leadership Day feeling inspired.
"This got me excited about pursuing my dreams," said Pabon, a criminal justice major. "I’d like to own my own business one day."
An annual symposium offered to undergraduate and graduate students, Leadership Day, the longest running co-curricular leadership experience at the University, enables students to grow as leaders while learning from leaders.
"This got me excited about pursuing my dreams."Lismarie Pabon ’22
"Leadership Day is a truly unique event," said Andrew Mayer, M.Ed., associate director for leadership development in the University’s Center for Student Engagement, Leadership, and Orientation. "Coordinated by the undergraduate student leadership interns, it creates opportunities to challenge participants' understanding of 'leadership,' while they build connections with their fellow student leaders."
As part of the symposium, students attended some of the more than 20 educational sessions – many of which were led by students and staff members. They also shared their own stories during "Charger Chats," discussing their leadership journeys and the challenges they have encountered.
A highlight of Leadership Day was Sam Ramirez-Herrera, an entrepreneur, filmmaker, writer, and civil rights advocate, sharing her story. Ramirez-Herrera, who considers herself to be a storyteller at her core, moved to the United States from Mexico when she was seven years old, and she grew up as an undocumented immigrant.
"Be brave with your life," encouraged Ramirez-Herrera, who started OffThaRecord.com, a creative content agency and digital magazine based in Atlanta. "It is scary sometimes, and it takes courage to pursue your truth, your dreams."
Her message resonated with Reah Thomas-Hill ’21, a psychology major.
"I am inspired," she said. "When Ms. Ramirez-Herrera told us to bring our fire and make our mark, that was especially meaningful for me."
The Charger Blog
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.
Charger 360
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."