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
The University of New Haven recognized its newest graduates who earned master's and doctoral degrees during two ceremonies as part of its 2025 Commencement. The celebrations included special messages shared by graduates who were selected through a competitive process to address their fellow graduates.
May 28, 2025
Frances Amadi ’25 MHA, who accepted her master’s degree in healthcare administration, shared with her fellow graduates that one of the most defining experiences of her time as a Charger was working in the University’s Campus Pantry.
“It wasn’t just a job, it was a lesson in compassion, humility, and the power of community,” said Amadi, who was selected through a competitive process to speak at the ceremony for doctoral and master’s degree candidates in the School of Health Sciences; Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences; and Pompea College of Business.
“I saw firsthand how this university is more than just an institution,” she said. “It is a home where no one is judged, where everyone deserves support, and where we all lift each other up. Serving fellow students in need reminded me that success is not just about personal achievements but about how we show up for others.
Amadi, who hails from Ukraine, described her journey to the University as “nothing short of a miracle.”
“The dream of pursuing my master’s degree seemed impossible,” she said. “But then, the University of New Haven opened its doors to me. They saw beyond my incomplete documents and gave me a chance, a chance that changed my life.”
Amadi told her classmates that they are proof that perseverance, faith, and community can overcome even the greatest of obstacles. “Whatever challenges lie ahead, remember that we have already conquered so much. We are not just graduates, we are fighters, dreamers, and leaders stepping into our purpose.
“As we move forward, let us carry with us the lessons we've learned, the importance of resilience, and the value of kindness,” continued Amadi.
“Above all, let us always have the courage to embrace every opportunity that comes our way. Our journey is just beginning.”
Ekta Mulchandani ’25 M.A., who earned a master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology, was selected to speak at the ceremony for doctoral and master’s degree candidates from the Tagliatela College of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences.
A native of India, she said that being the elder daughter in a South Asian family, one thing that was never lacking in her life was being pushed to be better.
“Growing up with such community-oriented values made me look for a university that is filled with people who could support me, encourage me, and be the push when I needed it,” she said. “The University of New Haven has proven to be the perfect choice.
“The Charger community never made me feel any less—as a woman of color, as an international student, or as someone navigating a new world alone,” she continued. “I always knew that if I had a question, it would be answered. If I had a goal, someone would guide me. If I struggled, someone would push me forward.”
Mulchandani encouraged her classmates to remember the Charger community for shaping them, lifting them up, and setting them on a path to “something greater.
“The University of New Haven is made by its people,” she said. “This is why it was so important for me to be here today, to express my gratitude to this community, as I will always remember it as the place where it all began.”
She reminded her classmates that they are not only carrying their own dreams but that of their catalysts, especially those who believed in them before they believed in themselves.
“It is now our turn to pay it forward,” she said. “You can and will change the course of everyone who came before you and lit the path for you. Our goal should be to make sure their efforts are rewarded.
“As we step into the future, I hope we never forget the ones that made today possible,” she said. “And, more importantly, I hope we become that push for someone else.”
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.