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.
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University of New Haven students Lauren Mulinski ’25 and Alison Perry ’24, MS ’26 were awarded “Best Overall Research Poster” at the International Association of Arson Investigators’ International Training Conference for their project examining homemade napalm detection by accelerant canines.
May 19, 2025
Lauren Mulinski ’25 and Alison Perry ’24, ‘26 M.S. turned a yearlong research project into an award-winning achievement recognized on an international stage.
Their research on the detectability of homemade napalm by accelerant-detection canines earned them the “Best Overall Research Poster” award at the International Association of Arson Investigators’ (IAAI) recent International Training Conference in Atlantic City.
Presented alongside professionals and experts in fire investigation from around the world, their project stood out for its innovation, rigor, and real-world application. Below, both students reflect on the experience, the impact of their work, and the community that supported them throughout their journey.
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have presented a research project alongside Alison Perry at the International Association of Arson Investigators’ Conference in Atlantic City. We were also honored to receive the award for "Best Overall Research Poster".
Receiving the award felt incredible as more than a year of hard work was acknowledged by the field of Fire Investigation.
Our project focused on the detectability of homemade napalm, and the experience was both challenging and incredibly rewarding. I’m proud to have contributed to research in this evolving and important field.
I would not be where I am today without the continued support of my mentors, family, and peers. For that, I am truly thankful.
Attending the International Association of Arson Investigators’ International Training Conference (ITC) in Atlantic City was an unforgettable experience. Having the chance to present our own research made it even more meaningful. At ITC, I had the honor of working alongside my research partner Lauren Mulinski, to share our project, “Determining the Detectability of ‘Homemade Napalm’ by Accelerant Canines,” with many of the foremost fire investigation experts in the world.
When we began this project, we never imagined we’d one day be presenting it on such a respected stage. Our work was met with thoughtful feedback, inspiring conversations, and, much to our surprise and excitement, recognition. We were honored to receive the award for “Best Overall Research Poster” for our project.
What stood out most, though, was the overwhelming support we felt throughout this journey. From faculty mentors and industry professionals to friends and fellow students, we were fortunate to be surrounded by people who believed in our work and helped us grow. We would not have been able to reach this goal without the support of the Fire Science and Emergency Management Department and the guidance of adjunct professor Paul Makuc.
I’m incredibly grateful to the IAAI and the IAAI Student Liaison Committee for giving students a platform to contribute to meaningful conversations in the field. This experience reminded me that impactful research doesn’t just come from hard work, it comes from a community that lifts you up.
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.
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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.