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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Ethan McGee ’19 says his time at the University of New Haven prepared him for his position as a user experience designer at Dillard’s, which he loves, and laid the foundation for the publication of his economics capstone research project.
February 24, 2021
As a student at the University of New Haven, Ethan McGee ’19 immersed himself in research as part of his capstone project. His project took him through the history of China’s currency and, ultimately, landed him in a prestigious scholarly journal.
As part of his research, McGee explored currency devaluation, reviewing articles about the Chinese economy. He learned about China’s currency, the Yuan – also called Renminbi – gathering as much background information as he could. Working with his adviser, Kamal Upadhyaya, Ph.D., they chose a model and began exploring data.
McGee’s capstone project became the basis of a journal article, titled “Another Look at Devaluation and the Trade Balance in China,” which was recently published in Review of Economic Analysis, a well-respected scholarly journal. He is grateful for Dr. Upadhyaya’s support of his project and for helping him get published.
"It’s validation for a lot of hard work, but even more so, it's a reminder of all of the outstanding people who have worked with me,” said McGee, who earned a degree in economics. “It was a privilege getting to work with Professor Upadhyaya. He is an incredible mentor – knowledgeable, patient, and fun to talk to. He always helped motivate me when I got stuck. Even now, I miss those weekly thesis meetings."
McGee’s work estimated the effect of the Yuan’s devaluation on the trade balance of China using a model that includes factors such as domestic and foreign income. In addition to the technical skills he gained from working on his thesis, McGee says he learned the importance of being thorough when evaluating information.
“It was real, current data, and the results had new and unique implications,” he said. “It was truly exciting to see those results come in. Being surrounded by so many professors and advisers who want you to be successful, even after graduation, really is something special."
Now a user experience designer at Dillard’s, McGee works in the company’s corporate office evaluating user patterns of behavior and designing digital interfaces based on the data he examines. He specializes in mobile interfaces, such as menus and home screens.
"I get to make applications and websites more accessible, more intuitive, and, simply, more fun for people to use,” he said. “Through this, I believe I can help make the digital space better for everyone, and that gives my work meaning. I'm beyond thankful to be in this field, and I really love what I do."
McGee, the son of Glenn McGee, Ph.D., deputy provost for the University, and Summer McGee, Ph.D., CPH, dean of the University’s School of Health Sciences, is grateful for his time as a Charger and for the opportunities he had. He loved the campus, and he has particularly fond memories of connecting with the University community.
"The people at the University of New Haven – staff and students alike – are some of the most diverse, intelligent, and inspiring people I have ever met,” he said. “When you're surrounded by so many great people, it's hard not to find a bit of success yourself."
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.