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
Beth Peterson ’89 MBA was a professor at the University of New Haven at the same time that her son, Chad Peterson ’18, was a student, and they are now colleagues at Electric Boat.
January 31, 2020
When Charles "Chad” Peterson ’18 was pursuing his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, he often saw a familiar face among the University’s professors: that of his mother, Beth Peterson ’89 MBA.
"Professors at the University, like my mom, deeply care about their students,” Chad said. "Some of them have even become lifetime mentors.”
Teaching as an adjunct faculty in the University’s physics department enabled Beth to spend time with her son while he was in school, and to get to know his professors and roommates.
"I was so proud that he chose the University of New Haven," she said. "He said it was his first choice because liked the vibe and the small class sizes. He’s carrying on the Charger tradition."
"I love helping people learn, and a big part of that comes from all the passionate teachers I’ve had."Charles "Chad” Peterson ’18
As a student, Chad collaborated with Nikodem Poplawski, a senior lecturer and coordinator of physics, and Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, as part of his Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) project.
The interactions and experiences he had during SURF – and throughout his time as a Charger –fueled his passion for more.
"I love helping people learn, and a big part of that comes from all the passionate teachers I’ve had,” Chad said.
Although mother and son no longer run into each other at the University, their paths have crossed again – this time at Electric Boat, where Beth and Chad work as engineers.
Beth, who also owns a business as well as several manufacturing facilities with her husband, Charles Peterson Sr., says she felt the University prepared her – and her son – to excel in the field of engineering.
"While completing my MBA, I learned about many aspects of the engineering industry,” she said. "I learned the importance of operations and efficiency to make companies more profitable, as well as program and project management, scheduling, and budgets. The MBA has helped me succeed throughout my career.”
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.