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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Eddie Whitman ’21 M.S. had the full support of his fellow sport management alumni and his professors as he landed a position as a sales associate for the New York Jets. He says his time at the University prepared him well for his career in professional sports.
June 23, 2022
When Eddie Whitman ’21 M.S. had decided to pursue his master’s degree in sport management, he chose the University of New Haven because of the program’s excellent reputation, believing it could help set him up for success in his career. Thanks in part to the support he received from his fellow Chargers, he landed his current position with the New York Jets of the National Football League.
As he got closer to completing his degree, Whitman approached Ceyda Mumcu, Ph.D., chair of the University’s Sport Management Department to ask for assistance with his job search. She connected him with several alumni who worked in the field of professional sports, including Kenny Maley ’18. A group sales account executive for the Jets, Maley became a source of mentorship and support for Whitman.
“He gave me great advice throughout my interview process with the Jets,” said Whitman. “Kenny has been rising up the ranks of professional sports, and he provided me with great advice as I was beginning my career. During my time at the University, the professors and alumni were eager to help me in any way possible. It meant the world to have the support of a recent alumnus who was in my exact shoes just a few years ago.”
A sales associate for the New York Jets, Whitman sells season and group tickets, as well as suites for Jets games. His position enables him to interact with fans each day as he gauges their interest in ticket packages. He also hosts clients at MetLife Stadium, taking them on tours and showing them seats for which they can purchase tickets.
“It is a unique experience because I am not in a specialized department early in my career,” he said. “Therefore, I am able to gain experience in our season ticket department, group sales department, and suites department. I am fortunate to have a well-rounded position that allows me to learn so much in my first job in professional sports.”
Since beginning his position earlier this year, Whitman has come to enjoy the fast-paced environment. He describes the business opportunities as “endless,” and he says they have already offered a variety of learning opportunities as well as an exciting work environment.
“Being able to sell for an NFL team in the largest market in the United States is a really unique opportunity that I am not taking lightly,” he said. “Hard work is recognized in the Jets organization, and there is an energy in the building on a daily basis that I have never witnessed before.”
Whitman says that as a Charger, he also learned about the importance of hard work and of “going the extra mile.” He says the experiences he had learning about the business side of sports prepared him for his current role.
“My time at the University helped me shape my vision of a career in professional sports,” he explains. “I learned real-world skills that made me attractive to hiring managers at the professional sports level. My professors stressed hard work, being detail-oriented, and being a team player, which have been the three most important things in my time with the Jets so far. Working in professional sports isn’t about where you work or who you work for. It is about the constant effort you give and how great of a teammate you are.”
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.