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 of New Haven’s new Technology|Innovation|Experience|Discovery (TIED) program enables high school students to explore careers in high-demand fields in technology, while earning college credits and learning from industry leaders.
July 13, 2021
When Stephanie Gillespie, Ph.D., was in high school, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to study in college. Although she didn’t have many opportunities to explore careers in technology, she did attend an outreach event that enabled her to learn about engineering. She credits the program with sparking her interest in the field, inspiring her to major in electrical engineering, and, eventually, to become an engineer.
As a first-year undergraduate student, she, too, got involved in programs that exposed her to opportunities in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Now associate dean for the University of New Haven’s Tagliatela College of Engineering, Dr. Gillespie remains passionate about introducing students of diverse backgrounds to the fields of engineering and computing and the varied career paths students can pursue.
She and Ibrahim Baggili, Ph.D., Elder Family Chair and founding director of the University’s Connecticut Institute of Technology (CIT), developed the University’s Technology|Innovation|Experience|Discovery (TIED) program to offer current high school students the opportunities she wished she had when she was a student.
"We want to encourage any student who wants to explore technology as a career path to become a TIED student"Stephanie Gillespie, Ph.D.
The program enables high school students to learn about careers in cybersecurity, a rapidly growing field. Dr. Gillespie hopes it will offer valuable opportunities for high school students to learn about the field before beginning college.
“Many high schools offer a variety of college-credit opportunities in a variety of avenues,” she explains. “However, there are sometimes limited opportunities to earn college credit in STEM fields. High school students who don’t have opportunities available to them through their own high school or who are looking for an opportunity to learn more about technology in a university environment to see if college is right for them can benefit from the TIED program.”
The CIT is offering three courses – “Introduction to Computer Security,” “Introduction to Programming,” and “Discrete Math” – enabling students to earn transferable credits that can be applied to a degree at the University. Taught remotely, the courses enable high school students to explore cybersecurity and build connections with University faculty members and other students. Students should apply by August 6 for fall classes and opportunities.
“We need game-changing opportunities for diverse students,” said Dr. Baggili. “We conceived TIED to make college cheaper; set the students on a direct path to technology and computing degree programs that have a high return on investment; and make the admission process clearer to students.
“Connecticut and the entire country are in dire need of strongly technical computing and cybersecurity experts,” he continued. “We aim to achieve that by integrating our program into the high school experience. This is a unique program, and our approach is scalable to students anywhere in the world.”
Created for rising high school juniors and seniors of diverse backgrounds, the program offers small class sizes and a simplified admissions process for students to earn acceptance to the University and be part of the Tagliatela College of Engineering and CIT.
“We want to encourage any student who wants to explore technology as a career path to become a TIED student,” said Dr. Gillespie. “There is no expectation that students bring coding, mathematics, or analytical thinking into the courses we offer, though it is great if they have some of these skills already. The TIED program is about exploration and discovery, so anyone who is curious and wants to learn more is a good fit.”
The program, which offers scholarships, will provide a variety of opportunities for students to explore technology as a career path. Students will learn from guest speakers who are leaders in the field, take part in active and engaging learning opportunities, and learn about the resources at the CIT that allow students to explore fields such as artificial intelligence, hacking, and robotics.
“I am personally looking forward to helping students learn more about these in-demand career opportunities and fields of study,” said Dr. Gillespie. “I think this program can open doors to those who may be curious, but who may be reluctant to dive in without guidance and support. TIED helps students discover technology without having to worry about whether they can put the computer back together after taking it apart.”
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.