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
Samantha Morales ’18 MHA discovered her passion as a graduate student at the University. Now she is helping to prepare the next generation of leaders to excel in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.
March 4, 2020
When Samantha Morales ’18 MHA was completing her Master of Healthcare Administration degree at the University of New Haven, she knew early on that she had found her passion. She has since returned to the University to serve as the assistant director of the program that made such a positive impact on her life and career.
“I am incredibly fortunate to be part of a team focused on transforming the healthcare industry,” said Prof. Morales, who also serves as the School of Health Sciences internship coordinator. “We do this by simulating the practical reality of healthcare in every class, using cases and real-world assignments so that students know what to expect in the field. This always was – and continues to be – what I love most about the program.”
"My favorite part about teaching is learning from my students."Samantha Morales '18 MHA
While pursuing her degree and for about a year, after graduating, Prof. Morales was a communications specialist at Cigna , a leading global health insurer, where her responsibilities included leading the strategic direction of marketing and communications campaigns. Soon after graduating, she began serving as an adjunct faculty at the University to teach courses such as “Health Law and Regulation” and “Intro to Health Professions.”
“My favorite part about teaching is learning from my students,” she said. “I want to be a source of inspiration for them. I want to help students discover their passions. That’s the impact I hope to make at the University.”
A proud cat mom of Moonpie, Luna, and Blue, Prof. Morales considers herself to be a “book-a-holic.” She never leaves home without a book, and she especially enjoys nonfiction and suspense novels.
Most of all, Prof. Morales is also passionate about education. She had always hoped to become an educator, and she credits the professors she had as a student at the University for helping her to realize her dream.
“Many of my professors either worked full-time or spent the majority of their careers working in healthcare, and many of our discussions in the classroom focused on solving industry problems,” she said. “This is what reignited my desire to share my own experiences with current students."
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.