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
Honors students and award recipients were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to making a difference in public safety and law enforcement.
May 2, 2025
The annual Academic Awards Ceremony for the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences honored dozens of students with a wide array of awards representative of their hard work and achievements, both inside and outside of the classroom. Faculty members, students, friends, and family members gathered in the Bucknall Theater in Dodds Hall to celebrate yet another year of achievements among the students, both undergraduate and graduate. Interim Dean David Schroeder, Ph.D., opened with a spotlight on the mass casualty event drill that was recently conducted as just one aspect of the extensive training students of the Henry C. Lee College receive that creates strong, competent professionals who are passionate about bettering the criminal justice system, regardless of which career path they choose to take.
Everyone in attendance seemed to agree with the sentiments shared by 2024 Alumni Fellowship Award winner Lindsay Bacote ’09 when she encouraged each student to leave a legacy at the University of New Haven and to realize that every dream is, in fact, reachable. While challenging, these goals are attainable for each person through persistence and perseverance, regardless of the obstacles.
In a similar fashion, Wayne Sandford M.A., a professor in the Fire Science and Emergency Management department and the recipient of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, shared his hopes for the rising graduates from the University. He encouraged each student not to waste their time in the years to come and to always stay in touch with their professors, as the faculty and staff hope to see the future achievements of their students, both personally and professionally. The words of these two members of the Charger family show how important connectivity truly is, even after your time at the University comes to an end.
Each department of the Henry C. Lee College presented awards: Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, National Security, and Forensic Science. In addition, Honors Medals were awarded to Lee College students in the Honors Program who have completed four Honors courses, participated in Honors Program activities, maintained at least a 3.3 GPA, and completed an Honors Thesis in their major during their senior year. Each of these awards represent the ultimate dedication these students have put into their academics and their future careers.
The University of New Haven community should be very proud of these young pioneers of the criminal justice world and excited to witness the bright futures they are building. Following the awards ceremony, a reception was held in the Dodds Hall Concrete Lobby where students, parents, and faculty alike could continue the celebration of these remarkable students.
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.