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 part of the University’s President’s Public Service Fellowship, I worked with the West Haven Community House, where I got to know local kids, grow as a leader, and make important connections in my local community.
August 23, 2023
Volunteering at the West Haven Community House has provided me with the opportunity to be involved with the community I am a part of. I’ve been living in the community, but I honestly was unaware of all it has to offer. The West Haven Community House supports a diverse group of individuals and has many departments catering to the different groups.
I spent most of the summer working in the Children and Youth Services program, essentially a before and after school program at elementary schools during the school year. Its goal is to foster meaningful learning experiences in a safe and creative atmosphere, encouraging personal growth and social interaction.
I worked in the summer program for Children and Youth Services as well. It was an incredible experience, as I got to know and understand children coming in from all different walks of life. I got to create so many fun memories, art, and, most importantly, witness these children grow and have a great summer.
I witnessed the struggles that some children faced and how the head teachers were able to comfort and support them. It was truly a heartwarming encounter to see how much the staff at the Community House care for the children and that they are willing to go above and beyond to ensure their safety.
Working in this capacity has allowed me to thrive as a leader, to leave my comfort zone, and to become more expressive and confident. I grew so much personally and professionally this summer, and I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity.
Being able to interact with the members of the community and get a deeper understanding of their needs was an important lesson for me. It taught me why organizations such as the Community House are important. It was an absolute honor to be a part of a team that devotes so much to their job and has so much passion for what they do. It was genuinely so inspiring.
Brianna Myrie ’26, a forensic science major at the University of New Haven, volunteered at the West Haven Community House as part of the University’s President’s Public Service Fellowship.
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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.
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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.