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
Sharing stories from his personal experiences of success and failure, David Sussman, a long-time University supporter, delivered a powerful message during the inaugural Sophomore Charge Back program.
September 5, 2025
Rising sophomores gathered at the University’s inaugural Charge Back program, in advance of the start of the Fall semester, gearing up for another successful year as members of the Charger community.
One would even say they were holding themselves accountable in making sure they were prepped and ready for the start of their second year, a critical time for college students.
David Sussman, a business executive and entrepreneur who was the special keynote speaker at the event, said just that in his motivational message to the crowd of second-year students who, he said, “showed up.”
“Being accountable to where you’ve been and where you’re going, that’s the difference between success and failure,” Sussman said.
Sussman shared several stories from his own personal experiences of growing up, entering the job market, where he came from, where he is now, and how he got there.
All of these stories tied back to accountability.
“When you take control and you understand what accountability is, it really makes sense,” he told the group. “When I embraced my personal accountability in my youth, and as I grew up, I realized that my successes started to skyrocket.”
He went on to say that he endeavored to lead his family differently and inspire his community differently, going on to build high-performing teams in the company that he led.
So, he decided to change accountability to Ucountability, “because it starts with you.”
Holding themselves accountable is something Sussman stressed to the students as they headed into their second year.
“Ucountability builds that muscle of showing up,” he said. “Ucountability is that muscle.”
Skipping class, or “ghosting” someone are examples that he gave of a missed opportunity to grow or to build a network.
“You let a day slip by without following through on your goals, that kills your momentum,” Sussman said, adding that Ucountability is the “ultimate life hack.”
Sussman’s speech ended with him sharing an opportunity for those in the crowd to scan a QR code, rate his speech, and enter to be selected as one of 25 students to work with him on creating an app, which will also include leadership and mentorship opportunities.
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.