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
When Saron Hagos ’22 M.S. receives her master’s degree in civil engineering, her family will be celebrating Commencement with her all the way from their home country of Eritrea. She reflects on the opportunities she has had to share her passion for engineering as well as her culture with the University community.
May 9, 2022
When Saron Hagos ’22 M.S. was growing up in Eritrea, a country of six million in Africa, her father, a civil engineer, sometimes brought her and her siblings with him to construction sites. Those trips sparked an interest in civil engineering at an early age, and she has always been impressed by structures and how much effort goes into creating them.
Hagos, who will receive her master’s degree in civil engineering at Spring Commencement, is excited that her family will be coming from Eritrea nearly 7,000 miles away, to attend the celebration.
“My accomplishments are the result of not just my hard work and dedication, but also the emotional and financial support of my entire family,” she said. “They have supported me from the day I left Eritrea three years ago. It makes me so pleased and grateful that my family will rejoice over my accomplishment, since it is also theirs.”
Hagos describes Eritrea as a small and beautiful country in eastern Africa, explaining that it is a diverse nation where the people are known for their hospitality. As a Charger, she was excited to share her culture with the University community and to learn about other cultures.
"Working as a structural engineer is something I’ve always wanted to do."Saron Hagos ’22 M.S.
President of the University’s African Graduate Student Association, Hagos helped host events and was involved with a variety of activities at the University. She and her fellow members of the organization welcomed new African students, helping them settle in and offering them support. They also celebrated their culture with the University community as part of the International Festival.
“Participating in I-Fest with other international students is one of my favorite recent memories,” said Hagos. “We displayed tables with various cultural dishes. It allowed us to share our foods and culture while also learning about the cultures and delicacies of other countries.”
Hagos, who enjoys mathematics and physics, served as a research assistant in the University’s Civil Engineering Department, working with Byungik Chang, Ph.D., P.E., MBA. After Commencement, she plans to work as a structural engineer for SGH in Boston, Massachusetts. After gaining more experience over the next several years, she plans to pursue her doctorate.
“Working as a structural engineer is something I’ve always wanted to do,” she said. “The University assisted me in making connections with students and faculty members from various backgrounds and experiences, and that enabled me to expand my knowledge and get more familiar with different experiences and skills.”
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.