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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As a candidate in the University of New Haven’s biomedical engineering graduate program, I had the opportunity to complete a thesis project focused on drug delivery, network with professionals at conferences, and develop meaningful relationships with my faculty mentors. My experiences have prepared me to begin pursuing my doctorate at Virginia Commonwealth University this fall.
May 28, 2020
When I was pursuing a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran, I had the opportunity to intern in a hospital. I realized firsthand how crucial it is to continually be developing new methods in cancer treatment and patient care.
My experiences as an undergraduate led me to want to pursue an advanced degree. I chose the biomedical engineering master's degree program at the University of New Haven because this program not only exposes students to a broad range of courses, it enables students to pursue a variety of research areas, allowing students to find their passion.
When I started the program in 2017, I was awarded a graduate scholarship as a research assistant in the physics and mathematics department. The program provided an excellent environment for me due to the abundance of research available in a variety of resources, the passionate faculty, and the University’s collaborations with many labs across different disciplines.
"The University of New Haven provided a great scientific community and friendly environment that allowed me to build my lab skills in biology and engineering."Negin Farzad ’19 M.S.
Under the direction of my mentors, Dr. Saion Sinha, Dr. Tina Zito, Dr. Kagya Amoako, and Dr. Ali Senejani, I began my thesis project that examined drug delivery to breast cancer cells by magnetic nanoparticles in an electromagnetic field. After just one year of research and coursework, I started my second independent research project with Dr. Sinha in which I used a combination of my skills in molecular biology and bio instruments to develop a new pathogenic biosensor.
The University of New Haven provided a great scientific community and friendly environment that allowed me to build my lab skills in biology and engineering. My time at the University was not limited to just classes and labs, however. I also attended multiple scientific conferences, including programs sponsored by the Biophysical Society and Biomedical Engineering Society, which gave me lots of opportunities to find my career path.
Presenting my research to professionals in the field helped me earn a research position in the Rong Fan Lab in the Yale School of Engineering. Here, I applied my knowledge and skills from the University of New Haven to the cutting-edge technology in single-cell RNA sequencing.
The conferences I attended also enabled me to network with Virginia Commonwealth (VCU) faculty members and to learn about their research areas. This resulted in me choosing VCU to pursue my Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. I will begin the program in the fall.
I graduated from the University of New Haven in 2019, with a completed thesis project in drug delivery, an accepted paper in the biosensor field, and an excellent academic award. When I look back to my first day at the University, I can see how far I have come. The University’s biomedical engineering program strengthened my passion and knowledge and prepared me for success in my future career as a scientist.
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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.
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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.