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.
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As part of its celebration of Black History Month, the University welcomed two leaders in the cybersecurity field to its Cyber Legends web series to discuss the importance of promoting diversity and encouraging individuals from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in the field.
February 12, 2021
The third installment of the University’s Connecticut Institute of Technology’s Cyber Legends series welcomed Timothy Youngblood, vice president and chief information security officer (CISO) for the McDonald’s Corporation, and Devon Bryan, managing director and CISO of MUFG Union Bank, in honor of Black History Month.
Visiting campus virtually as part of the University’s celebration of Black History Month, both leaders shared their advice on how to prepare for working in cybersecurity in a world that continues to go remote. They discussed how to inspire younger generations to get excited about cybersecurity and cyber careers. In the position of CISO, both Youngblood and Bryan are challenged to create a secure environment for a remote workforce that is larger than ever.
“The disrupted norm that we all have to operate under is no different than what Tim or any other CISO faces, irrespective of the industry,” said Bryan.
Joining the discussion was Destiny Ray ’24, who asked the speakers how they became interested in a career in cybersecurity, especially since it is not a field that is as commonly discussed in the Black community.
For Youngblood, it was the movie “Wargames” that sparked his interest in the field, and for Bryan, it was another movie: “Hackers.” Both Youngblood and Bryan say the passion they saw from those in the field and wonder that came from working in the cyber world were instilled in them at an early age. Planting the seed at a young age, they said, is crucial to raising awareness and interest in the field of cybersecurity.
“Without awareness we’re not going to be able to recruit more people to the field,” said Bryan.
In 2014, Bryan co-founded the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP), whose primary focus is to help increase the number of students in the field from underrepresented groups, encouraging them to pursue paths in cybersecurity by funding scholarship opportunities. By creating these opportunities and providing mentoring opportunities, training, and other support, more diversity is being fostered across the field of cybersecurity.
“One of the challenges to overcome for all groups that are underrepresented in the industry is getting your foot in the door,” said Youngblood.
Making connections, getting involved in interest groups, and building relationships within the industry helped him begin his career in cybersecurity, he said.
Youngblood’s final words of wisdom to students were to “stay encouraged, stay hungry, and, ultimately, you control your own destiny.”
Sarah Kispert '22 is a forensic science major at the University of New Haven and a cybersecurity marketing intern. She is the daughter of Karl Kispert, host of the Cyber Legends Series.
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.
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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.