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
As part of an innovative entrepreneurship course, more than 180 students researched and developed business concepts that were analyzed by a panel of business executives.
June 4, 2020
Alexandra Kettyle '23 and her classmates wanted to find a way to make transportation more affordable for college students. They also wanted to help reduce plastic waste.
As part of a project for their “Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship” class, they developed the idea for “Recycle Rides,” a company that would address both challenges by monetizing the reduction of plastic waste and issuing credits for transportation use through a mobile app.
Kettyle and her teammates pitched their idea at the Nicholson Business Plan Expo, the culminating experience for students taking the course, capturing first place.
"It was very exciting to know all our hard work paid off," said Kettyle, a marketing major. "This was an amazing experience, and I was so excited to have had this opportunity as a first-year student."
Kettyle and her teammates will have their team's name added to the Nicholson Business Plan Expo Cup, which is on display in the Orange Campus lobby. The competition, which was held via Zoom due to the global coronavirus pandemic, enabled more than 180 students in 10 class sections to work in teams to develop business ideas, learn how to write business plans, and present and pitch their ideas.
"I learned a lot about adaptability and professionalism in the business world and how that can translate across all industries."Grace Friedman '23
Teams presented their ideas to a panel of judges who are part of the Pompea College of Business Advisory Board, as well as to faculty members and award winners from last year’s competition.
Grace Friedman '23, an art major, served as the CEO and creative director for her team, FreshPower. She and her teammates developed an idea to use food waste to power homes in an environmentally friendly way.
“By participating in this course, I learned a lot about adaptability and professionalism in the business world and how that can translate across all industries,” said Friedman, who plans to minor in business. “We realized that our business could have a positive impact on the environment and that there is a big market for our service.”
Offered for the first time last spring, “Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship” is required for all first-year students in the Pompea College of Business, and it is open to students in all fields of study. It is offered every fall and spring, with a culminating expo at the end of each semester.
The program honors Alexander Nicholson Jr. ’63 A.S., ’65, ’78 EMBA, a longtime University supporter and former Board of Governors member who owned and operated a successful insurance agency.
“It is an extraordinary experience,” said Brian Kench, Ph.D., dean of the Pompea College of Business. “Students are learning how to connect with each other. They are learning resiliency and developing skills that will serve them for years to come.”
Brian Esposito ’22 and his teammates were inspired to develop their business idea, Smart Pipe, when they realized how much water the average person uses each day. Their company would create and develop “smart pipes” connected to a home’s main water supply to monitor and control water usage through a smartphone app. Their hope is that the tool would help reduce water waste.
“I learned how to be a stronger leader and how to act quickly under pressure,” said Esposito, a business management major. “Although I have been a group leader in the past, this project was different because I had never designed a product or service from scratch before. I also learned to make constructive decisions under pressure.”
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.