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
Whether she was cheering for her fellow Chargers on the soccer field, helping her classmates learn physics, or playing the keyboard in a band, Emily Verge ’24 has great memories of her time as a Charger. She’s looking forward to many more as she completes her bachelor’s degree and continues her education at the University.
February 21, 2024
When Emily Verge ’24 was in high school, she decided to become a Charger because she was attracted to the University’s “excellent” forensic science program. Since officially joining the University community, she has enjoyed a variety of immersive learning experiences in her major – and so much more.
As she completes her bachelor’s degree, Verge reflects on the many memories she has of her time as a member of the Charger community. She has made great friends and applied what she learned in the classroom during an exciting internship, and she’s celebrated the accomplishments of her fellow Chargers.
“I am eternally thankful for the number of opportunities I have been given to create new friendships on campus and to watch these friends flourish throughout the years,” said Verge. “From cheering on one friend at her senior night for the University’s women's soccer team to supporting another friend’s speech at her dental pinning ceremony, I cannot think of a time I have not been filled with joy to watch my friends reach their full potentials after putting in such hard work.”
Verge will accept her degree as part of the University’s 2024 Commencement, which will include ceremonies over three days on the University’s main campus in West Haven, Conn. It’s a place where she already has fond memories – and is sure to create many more.
As she has connected with her fellow Chargers, Verge has enjoyed sharing her passions for science and music. As a Learning Assistant, Verge has worked with Kevin Green, Ph.D., offering support to students during his physics classes. She has also served as a laboratory assistant in molecular biology. She’s also brought her love of music to the campus and her fellow Chargers, helping students with their senior music capstone projects and playing the keyboard in a band on campus.
Last summer, Verge had the “amazing opportunity” to intern in the CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) section of Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory’s DNA Unit. While shadowing several units of the laboratory, she explored the process of forensic analysis. Her internship also enabled her to gain immersive real-world experience.
“When I was not observing, I contributed to a major project that focused on bringing justice to past victims of sexual assault,” said Verge. “My time at the crime lab confirmed for me that forensic science was the path I wanted to take post-graduation.”
Verge plans to do just that by continuing her education at the University. She’ll begin her master’s degree in cellular and molecular biology this fall as part of the University’s 4+1 dual degree program. She’s excited to continue to power on as a Charger.
“My time at the University has helped me to prepare for success by actively allowing me to apply my education to the field I hope to pursue,” she said. “I am considerably grateful for the forensic science program’s laboratory courses that have been taught by professionals within the field. I feel that learning how to apply my knowledge from professors with firsthand experience has notably prepared me for my future career.”
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.