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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As I look back on my last four years as a Charger, I am grateful for the wonderful opportunities I’ve had as a fire science major, both in and out of the classroom. I’ve also had the support of my professors and an extensive and accomplished alumni network.
October 20, 2022
There have been many opportunities I have had during my time at the University of New Haven thanks to the fire science program. Specifically, in the arson investigation concentration, employers are looking to make an immediate hire upon graduation. That I am grateful for, as the ones who came before me put in the hard work and dedication to make the program what it is today.
The program’s dedication to public service continues to grow year after year, as alumni continue to strive for larger goals than the ones previously set. That is also helped by the faculty and staff who provide students with the best education possible.
While some students may get two lectures a week then go home, that is simply not the case at the University of New Haven. The professors integrate the time to get both lectures and hands-on training within the credit hours. So once students learn a new subject, we get hands-on learning in the state-of-the-art labs within the Fire Science Department.
Many of our students currently volunteer at their local fire departments, and they can take their education back to their peers all around the globe. The University has alumni around the world spreading the word of the amazing school that we are today. I was grateful to be a part of both the University’s Centennial celebration and the Fire Science Department’s 50th year celebration. The Fire Science Department gives students the ability to perform at a higher level globally.
I am the proud President of the Fire Science Club on campus, which provides students with experiential learning opportunities through lectures, live demonstrations, and various outreach programs. Through the Fire Science Enhanced Learning Community, I was able to meet my three roommates who I live with today and many more friends who I interact with daily.
The program also has a tutor for the Fire Science program, which is an excellent resource. So, if any students need help with their fire science courses, the tutor is readily available. This is an amazing asset to the program and to the University.
Trevor Holmes ’23 is a fire science major at the University of New Haven.
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.