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
Members of the Charger community recently celebrated three dedicated educators who are leaders in their fields and who are committed to creating engaging educational opportunities for their students.
November 6, 2023
Tirthankar Ghosh, Ph.D., is excited to be a Charger. A leader in the field of cybersecurity education who joined the University this fall, he’s already been recognized as a leader in the University community.
Recently named the University’s Elder Family Endowed Chair, Dr. Ghosh has nearly two decades of experience in cybersecurity education and research. His work has explored autonomous vehicle security, network anomalies in industrial control systems, and adversary behavior analysis. The author of a book titled “Security by Practice: Exercises in Network Security and Information Assurance,” he serves as an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) program evaluator for cybersecurity and computer science programs.
Dr. Ghosh was among the distinguished educators who were recently recognized as part of a ceremony for faculty newly appointed to named chairs and professorships. University leaders, including Sheahon Zenger, Ph.D., interim president, and Nancy Savage, Ph.D., interim provost, lauded them for their commitment to education and their dedication to excellence in their respective fields.
“I’m deeply honored, as this is a huge recognition,” said Dr. Ghosh, who serves as director of the University’s Connecticut Institute of Technology. “I appreciate Dr. Zenger’s and Dr. Savage’s support in getting this recognition. I look forward to advancing the University’s mission and to using my expertise to continue to move us all forward.”
One of Dr. Ghosh’s newest colleagues, Adrian Rusu, Ph.D., was also recognized. Dr. Rusu’s more than 20 years in higher education includes serving at public and private institutions, such as Rowan University and Fairfield University. An award-winning educator, he’s an expert on the implementation of engineering clinics, and he has published in leading computer science and engineering education venues.
Dr. Rusu was named the inaugural Alice E. and Michael J. Fischer Teaching Chair in Computer Science. The position was established by Alice Fischer, Ph.D., a 40-year member of the University’s faculty, and her husband, a Yale computer science professor.
“I am excited to join the University of New Haven and to continue Dr. Fisher’s commitment to providing an unparalleled educational experience for computer science students,” said Dr. Rusu.
As part of the ceremony, members of the University also recognized the generous donors whose support makes these critical positions possible. In addition, University leaders also thanked the educators for the pride and passion they have for the University.
“It’s important to pause and remember that the University is a community of scholars,” said Dr. Zenger. “That’s what draws our students. It’s at the core of what we do and who we are. We are celebrating the best of the best. You represent the best of the best in this community of scholars.”
“Collectively, our faculty is one of the most distinguished and influential among its peers in terms of its strength of scholarship,” added Dr. Savage. “Our professors are frequently sought after for their expertise and they are extensively cited in the media regionally, nationally, and internationally. Their impact extends far beyond the classroom, and they are dedicated educators and gifted scholars.”
The University community also recognized Kevin Barnes-Ceeney, Ph.D., who was recently awarded the University’s Oskar Schindler Humanities Endowed Professorship. An associate professor and the assistant chair in the Department of Criminal Justice, Dr. Barnes-Ceeney’s research has explored the role of forgiveness in the field of criminal justice. His work has brought him around the world, focusing on the impact of violence and healing in countries such as Rwanda and Jamaica.
Through the professorship, Dr. Barnes-Ceeney plans to develop and teach a new class that will explore how individuals, communities, and countries may heal after extreme violence. He hopes to learn how forgiveness can take on a more central role in restorative processes in the criminal justice system and at the University of New Haven. He’s looking forward to continuing to create opportunities for students to explore these topics in the classroom and through research.
"I'm thankful to my colleagues who came to celebrate me receiving the Oskar Schindler Endowed Professorship,” he said. “I am excited to have the opportunity to explore with students the possibility for healing and forgiveness during my ‘After Violence’ class next semester!"
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.