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
As I prepare for Commencement, I reflect on the connections I’ve made at the University and the rewarding experiences I’ve had. I’m looking forward to working full-time for the company I joined as an intern over the summer.
May 4, 2023
As I reflect on my University of New Haven journey, I am struck by the incredible ride it has been since I arrived in the United States to pursue my master's degree in finance. From a young age, I was fascinated by how a piece of paper holds such importance in functioning from a household to across the world. This led me to develop a keen interest in finance, attracting me to the financial hub of the world, irrespective of my circumstances, which felt like a dream.
However, my graduate journey was far from smooth sailing. It was a series of highs and lows, from sometimes feeling like a foreigner, despite being fluent in the language, to loving the case studies and real-work projects in my classes and having great professors. The first semester was particularly challenging, with a rush of storm winds that left me feeling homesick, struggling with independent-living skills, time management, and understanding a new country, while juggling assignments.
But as they say, “After a hurricane, comes a rainbow. And trust me, there is always a rainbow.”
Though learning never stops, my last two semesters went by like a warm spring breeze, and I loved every second of it. I landed a summer internship at Terex Corporation. I managed the University’s inaugural ESG Investment Fund - The GAIA Initiative. This involved research, long discussions, many meetings, trial and error, to finally outline the fund structure and present it to potential investors. I experienced the happiness of submitting my master's Equity & Research Project and accepting a full-time position in the same company I interned.
Being a part of the Women in Business Club was a dear and near experience to me, as I was able to work with an amazing team of women who strive to empower students, enabling them to discover their goals and unlock their potential. I also had a great time serving as president of the Indian Student Council, enabling me to connect with international students across the University, help solve problems, and organize major events such as Diwali, Holi, and Garbha, creating an inclusive environment that made students feel at home away from home.
The University has given me more than I could ever ask for: a strong, close-knit community, and opportunities to grow and flourish. I am so grateful to have built some very meaningful relationships with the most heartwarming people. I am a very proud Charger and now a proud alum.
I imagined myself where I am today and attracted it, as per the finance theory "higher risk, higher return.” Well, I have no regrets taking my first-ever one-way flight to New York and making my parents proud. I believe that "what you think, you become; what you feel, you attract; and what you imagine, you create." And my Univeristy of New Haven journey is a testament to that.
Amna Jalali ’23 M.S., a candidate in the University’s graduate program in finance, president of the Indian Student Council, and vice president of the Women in Business Club, was a finalist to serve as a student speaker at Commencement. The content above is based on the speech she delivered as part of the competitive process to select the student Commencement speakers.
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.