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 University’s national security major was one of the first such academic programs developed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It is at the forefront of preparing students to apply their skills and experiences in the public or private sectors.
October 21, 2021
Martina Ibrahim ’21, ’22 M.S. has always been interested in exploring ways to address international crime. That’s why she decided to study criminal justice and national security at the University of New Haven, earning bachelor’s degrees in both disciplines.
Ibrahim enjoyed the myriad opportunities she had as an undergraduate student. Earlier this year, through her work as a community outreach assistant for the University of New Haven Police Department, she hosted a panel discussion that brought together prominent women in the local law enforcement community in honor of Women’s History Month. She is now continuing her education as a candidate in the University’s graduate program in national security.
“I chose the graduate program in national security because it is a field based on current events,” she said. “It requires constant learning about domestic and international threats. One of my favorite things about the program is the network I am a part of with my professors and colleagues, as they provide mentoring and a multitude of opportunities.”
One of the first such academic programs developed following the 9/11 attacks, the University’s national security program provides students the skills and knowledge they need to combat threats to the nation’s security and its way of life. The program prepares students for careers in the public sector, such as with the CIA, Department of Defense, or the FBI, as well as in the private sector.
As part of the program, students explore the nation’s domestic security structure, international law, and the dynamics of cyber conflict. They also develop important analytical skills, such as critical thinking, data analysis, and problem solving.
Ibrahim, the national security graduate student, says she has already developed important skills that she believes will be beneficial to her throughout her career.
“The University of New Haven is providing me with an abundance of opportunities to learn about leadership and grow as a person,” she said. “I hope to work with a federal agency that will allow me to make a difference that could save people's lives.”
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.