The area is currently under a blizzard warning. This major storm is set to impact our area starting early Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. Snow accumulations are predicted in the 12-20 inch range. Due to this storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, the University of New Haven will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026. All classes and events scheduled for Monday have been Cancelled.
Campus operations for residential students will be modified based on expected conditions. Separate messages will be sent from various offices and departments regarding changes to normal hours of operation.Current students, faculty, and staff can find the latest information about operations on myCharger (login required).
The Vice President of Human Resources has authorized the use of the “Other UNH Closing” pay code for non-essential employees. Essential employees are expected to report as directed by their supervisors.
If you are parked on a public street in West Haven, please move your vehicle off-street as a snow parking ban has been issued prohibiting vehicles from parking on all public streets. A list of off-street parking lots can be found on the City of West Haven’s website.
The Charger Blog
As the president of the University’s Asian American Student Union, I enjoyed helping to plan the University’s Lunar New Year Celebration. I was honored to perform at the event, dedicating my performances to Dr. Yasuhara, a mentor who played a pivotal role in helping me to form the organization.
February 9, 2023
The Lunar New Year Celebration was an event that required a lot of time and planning. It was a great experience working with the Office of Graduate and International Student Life and having meetings to thoroughly think of how we wanted the event to go. From the dinner to the performance aspect of the program, we did not want to leave anything out.
As the president of Asian American Student Union (AASU), I was honored to have taken part in helping create an event that shines a light on the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. I was astounded by the food that was made for dinner and how much it reminded me of home-cooked meals.
The entertainment of the paper-making art and the musician playing the erhu, the Chinese traditional instrument, was a great addition to the event. Students and faculty members were enjoying the night of festivities, and I was happy to see everyone enjoying the Lunar New Year Celebration.
Performing at the Lunar New Year Celebration is a highlight of my time thus far at the University of New Haven. I never performed my compositions in public before. If anything, I only played my original piano music for family and friends. To have the opportunity to perform in front of numerous people in Bucknall Theater was something I never thought I would do.
I initially thought I would be nervous; however, after calming down and thinking to myself “Dr. Yasuhara would tell me to breathe and relax,” I felt at ease performing. It was emotional with letting everything out and dedicating the two performances to the individual who helped shape AASU into the recognized student organization (RSO) that it is today: Dr. Yasuhara.
Bryan Cadavos ’23 is a genetics and biotechnology major at the University and president of the Asian American Student Union. Dr. Yasuhara passed away last month following a brief illness.
University News
The University of New Haven has signed a master research agreement with Capewell Aerial Systems, a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer, to provide hands-on engineering projects and internships focused on aviation safety and advanced manufacturing.
Charger 360
Kat Swistak '26 reflects on her journey from a small town in New Jersey to the University of New Haven to study forensic science. A marketing minor, she talked about her work with Charger Athletics, including serving as the social media manager for women's rugby and field hockey as well as being part of Chargers Creative, the student-led group that supports social and digital media that generate millions of impressions for the University's Division I athletics teams. This work, as well as her involvement with the Office of Marketing and Communications student content team has broadened her career aspirations to work in content creation. She also talked about her plans for the Women in Sports Club, which she hopes will be her legacy as a Charger. "I'm so glad that I came here. I wouldn't have been able to grow and be who I am without coming here."
The Charger Blog
Through personal essays, poetry, and visual art, the University’s Living Library Project invited students, faculty, and staff to share personal stories of struggle, growth, and humanity as a reminder that every voice carries a story worth hearing.