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 a recent ceremony at the University, nearly two dozen new second lieutenants were commissioned. It was a meaningful way to recognize their achievements, leadership, and perseverance.
May 24, 2023
Just days after walking across the stage at the University's Commencement, Garrett Barnes '23 walked across another stage as he celebrated a second major milestone. This time, he was recognized as part of the University's Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Commissioning Ceremony.
Barnes was one of nearly two dozen new second lieutenants who were honored as part of the event. A new national security graduate, Barnes will head to Fort Benning, GA, and he will begin Army Ranger school.
"Every cadet who enters this program intends to finish, and this represents our hard work and our dedication," he said. I look at this as a check in the box, a step toward being the best version of myself."
The ceremony, held in the University's Bucknall Theater, brought together the new second lieutenants, most of whom are new University of New Haven grads. The group also included students from local universities, including Yale and UConn. They celebrated with each other, their families, friends, professors, and program instructors.
For Dominika Dojnikowski, a UConn Stamford student, the ceremony was a poignant celebration of her – and her fellow second lieutenants' – accomplishments. The first in her family to be born in the U.S. and the first to serve, she will be joining the cyber unit with the Connecticut National Guard. She will also be interning this summer with Bloomberg in New York.
"The amount of dedication everyone put into the program every day was amazing," she said. "Everyone is well beyond their years. Life is more than about being successful. It's meaningful to me to be part of something greater and to share this with our family and friends."
As part of the ceremony, the new second lieutenants received their pins that their loved ones pinned them to their lapels on stage, as well as certificates. It was meaningful way to celebrate their completion of the program as well as their perseverance. The cadets excelled in the program, and the group ranked among the top 20 percent of ROTC graduates nationwide.
"You have already made us proud," said Martin O'Connor, M.Div., J.D., associate professor of fire science and emergency management and University chaplain. "We know there's more to come."
Colonel (Ret.) Mike Brockway, who delivered the ceremony's keynote address, shared his own experiences and advice, in particular, about the importance of leadership. He urged the new second lieutenants to never take their soldiers for granted and to ensure they have what they need to succeed. He also encouraged them to demonstrate leadership by sharing credit for achievements.
"Let your team have the spotlight," said Brockway, who served more than three decades in the Army Reserves, including two combat deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. "Your leadership will be evident through their successes. Leadership is a privilege. It's a gift, and it should be cherished. Mission first, people always."
The ceremony also included current ROTC cadets who served as volunteers. Jaden Newman '26 was among them. She was excited to celebrate the new second lieutenants, and to be a part of an important event that will soon feature her walking across the stage.
"I'll be a part of this ceremony in three years," said Newman, a hospitality and tourism management major. "It's great to see the ceremony now. I'm glad I could serve at this year's event."
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.