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
The recent flight from Tweed New Haven Airport to Florida was an exciting and unique opportunity for three business management majors and their professor, thanks to the support of a generous alumnus.
November 18, 2021
Gabriela Garcia-Perez ’24 recently boarded a round-trip flight from New Haven to Orlando. What made the experience particularly unique was the fact it was the inaugural flight out of New Haven for Avelo Airlines, which is now offering flights from Tweed New Haven Airport to five destinations in Florida.
Garcia-Perez was one of three University of New Haven students – all business management majors – who were among the passengers on the flight. It was an exciting opportunity for them to be a part of the event and to network with airline leadership, who, she says, introduced themselves to everyone on the flight and were “down to earth.
“The experience was absolutely amazing!” she said. “I was very honored to have been invited to such an historic event for Connecticut and for the Greater New Haven Region.”
After a celebration and a ribbon cutting on the runway outside the plane, Garcia-Perez flew to Orlando and back with her classmates Brendan Shamas ’23, Andrew Bianco ’23, and their professor, Angelica Gianchandani, M.A.
“This was such a great opportunity,” said Shamas. “I was very excited to fly and to have the opportunity to meet so many people. This was a great opportunity for the University.”
Michael Quiello ’74, ’16 Hon., vice president of safety, security, and operational efficiency for Avelo Airlines, a longtime airline executive and a member of the University’s Board of Governors, invited the students be a part of the celebration. Several members of the University community also attended the celebration and the ribbon cutting, including University President Steven Kaplan, Ph.D., and Sheahon Zenger, Ph.D., director of athletics and recreation.
“It was very exciting to be here,” said Bianco. “It was a very cool opportunity, a once-in-a- lifetime experience. I’ve been taking it all in and learning from it. I’m grateful to have been a part of this.”
Several local and state leaders, including Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker, attended the celebration of the inaugural flight. They discussed the importance of the airline’s presence in the region as “more than just about flights to Florida,” since it also means more local jobs and a boost to the region’s economy.
Prof. Gianchandani says the event was also a wonderful way for the University and Avelo Airlines to come together.
“It’s exciting that we’re able to work with Avelo and showcase what the University is about,” said Prof. Gianchandani. “We’re about innovation and experiential learning. We have alumni who are now board members, and they want to collaborate with students and show them how to build businesses and enterprises. This flight was an incredible opportunity, and it showcases how business leaders are creating new opportunities and innovation.”
Garcia-Perez says the flight, which returned her and her classmates back to New Haven that evening, was an incredible opportunity for them to network. She appreciated how willing the Avelo executives were to offer their support.
“The fact that Mr. Quiello, an alum, is willing to give back to students says so much about the community we have fostered at the University,” she said. “The Avelo executives were more than happy to connect us to other people who they thought could help us. Their humility and welcoming attitude made us feel like part of the event, and not just spectators.”
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.