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
I recently had the opportunity to help welcome new graduate students to the University as part of the graduate student orientation, a fun and interactive program that we will always remember.
August 29, 2023
Orientation is such an exciting word that endeavors to bring happiness and joy to students’ lives. It is an auspicious moment for every university to welcome a large number of students who are coming to build and set up their own paths as we work toward our careers.
Recently, the University of New Haven held an orientation program for incoming graduate students. More than 1,500 students who attended the orientation. First, the orientation leaders welcomed students with warm regards and helped everyone check in, offering paper and pens for those who wanted to take some notes. Later, breakfast was provided to students.
I had an opportunity to be an orientation leader for the students who were accepted to the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, along with my colleague Dr. Rama Sundaram ’25 MPH. The dean, Dr. Betsy Francis-Connolly, offered greetings, and some current MPH candidates spoke to help boost the new students’ confidence and provide some motivation.
Later, Dr. Quinn Duclos, Dr. Karl Minges, and our internship coordinator Jhinelle Dawson ’21 MPH, ’23 DHSc welcomed students and explained the mission and goals of the program. They told students about their backgrounds.
After the lunch, there was a huge resource fair. More than 40 tables were placed with the different organizations and companies such as T.D. Bank, the Indian Student Council, Student Public Health Association, Graduate Student Council, Student Technical Support, University Immigration Services, and many more to provide information and assistance.
The experience was quite memorable, and we will remember it throughout our lives.
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.