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
Saul Factor ’96 EMBA, president of Smith Drug Company, wanted current University of New Haven students to have the same meaningful real-world opportunities he had as a student. So he teamed up with the Pompea College of Business to create opportunities for graduate students to collaborate with his company.
June 16, 2020
Amanda Hudson ’18, ’20 MBA and her classmates recently conducted more than 40 interviews over four months as part of an assignment that enabled them to work with staff members at Smith Drug Company. They then developed a business plan that they presented to the leaders of the South Carolina-based medical supply and distribution company.
"All the employees did so much for the students," said Hudson. "They were eager and willing to help us. This was an amazing experience for all of us."
Their work with the company was part of an idea for a capstone project that was conceived by Saul Factor ’96 EMBA, president of Smith Drug Company. A trained pharmacist whose experience includes sales, marketing, and patient care, he wanted to give back to the University by providing a real-world learning experiences for current students.
"When I was a student at the University, I had an opportunity similar to this. It was the best experience I had, and I hope this was a great experience for students."Saul Factor ’96 EMBA
The plan was for nearly a dozen students to visit the company’s headquarters in South Carolina so that they could meet with staff members in person and develop their ideas for a business plan. Although students were able to make a trip to the company in February before the coronavirus pandemic halted travel, the rest of the project was completed virtually, including their final presentations.
"I believe we have a great incubator for students to learn from us and for us to learn from them," said Factor. "Students navigated through a very difficult time, and their presentations and recommendations were outstanding. I’m absolutely thrilled with the outcome."
Students presented their final presentations and recommendations virtually to Factor and several of his colleagues, who then asked them questions and provided feedback in real time. Members of the University’s Pompea College of Business community – including dean Brian Kench, Ph.D. – also watched the presentations.
"These students leaned in over the last eight weeks and did a remarkable job," said Dr. Kench. "This opportunity was very valuable to each of the students."
Hudson agreed, and she says she’s grateful that she and her classmates had the opportunity to work with the company.
"Everyone at Smith Drug Company was honest and generous with their time," said Hudson. "They were flexible with doing everything online during the pandemic. We enjoyed working with the company, and we hope our recommendations can make a meaningful difference."
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.