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
Kyle Longo ’21 says the passion of one of his economics professors has inspired him to pursue a doctorate in the field so he can have the same impact on future generations of students.
February 5, 2021
When Kyle Longo ’21 was growing up, he was inspired by how hard his parents worked to ensure that he and his siblings had opportunities that they never had. They did not have the opportunity to go to college, but Longo’s parents instilled in him that education was a path to success.
Now an economics major at the University of New Haven, Longo is only a few months from becoming the first in his family to earn a college degree. He is grateful to his parents for working hard to give him and his siblings the life they have, and he hopes to pay it forward by focusing on his education.
“Being a first-generation student, to me, is something extremely special and unique,” he said. “It’s a way to create new opportunities for my family and for me, while building a strong foundation for future generations. I believe that every generation needs to try their best to provide a better life for their future kids, and this is my opportunity.”
After attending a small high school, Longo was drawn to the small class sizes at the University. He has been an active member of the University community, participating in organizations such as the International Fraternity of Sigma Chi, Interfraternal Council, and the men’s lacrosse club and gymnastics club teams. He says these opportunities have enabled him to grow professionally while making lifelong friends.
Initially a criminal justice major, he took an “Introduction to Macroeconomics” course as an elective during his sophomore year, and he was hooked. He liked it so much he changed his major, and he now serves as vice president of the University’s economics club.
“My interest in economics was motivated by the passion I could see when Professor Kamal Upadhyaya taught the introduction class,” he said. “I enjoy economics because it is a versatile degree, and it includes many other disciplines such as math, history, psychology, and even environmental science and sustainability.”
Over the past year and a half, Longo has participated in the Liberty Initiative, which has enabled him to make meaningful connections in the business world and develop as a professional. He is grateful for the many networking and mentorship opportunities he has had at the University, including recently co-authoring an article with his professor, John Rosen, MBA, which was published in the New Haven Register.
Over the summer, he interned at MCAworks, a marketing and strategy company focused on accelerating business growth, which he did remotely amid the coronavirus global pandemic. He hopes to continue his education and eventually pursue his doctorate in economics. He aspires to become a professor and a researcher, and he encourages his classmates – especially other first-generation students – to get involved.
“If there is something you think you will even remotely enjoy, don’t be afraid to take the next step,” he said. “You never know where that step will lead. For me, it introduced me to amazing friends, fraternity brothers, and a fulfilling major.”
As part of its commemoration of First-Generation Celebration Day, a national initiative created by the Council for Opportunity in Education on Nov. 8, the University of New Haven launched an ongoing campaign that will regularly highlight the success of first-generation students in its community and alumni of the University who are the first in their families to earn a college degree. Read earlier features about Sofia Martinez ’22 and Ariana Eastwood ’23.
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.