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
Kelsey Ann McDonnell ’25 shares how research, study abroad, and close friendships shaped her journey—and what’s next as she prepares to continue her education at the University of Edinburgh.
May 16, 2025
For Kelsey Ann McDonnell ’25, choosing the University of New Haven was more than just selecting a college—it was the beginning of a transformational journey. Over the past four years, she’s found her passion in psychological research, built lifelong friendships, and traveled across the globe, all while becoming a leader and advocate for others.
Now as she is preparing to pursue her master’s at the University of Edinburgh, Kelsy looks back with gratitude on the experiences that shaped her.
Coming to the University of New Haven and being a Charger was the best decision I could have made for my professional and personal life! During the past four years, I have been able to seek out so many amazing opportunities in psychology. After the exceptional faculty at the University helped me discover my passion for psychological research, I started doing research at the Yale Child Study Center, the Community-Oriented Research and Evaluation Lab, and the Cognition Lab.
Through these experiences, I was able to contribute to multiple manuscripts that were in the process of being published, including a meta-analysis on irritability and suicidal behaviors. Thanks to these fantastic opportunities, I was able to start my own faculty-led research project, working with Melissa L. Whitson, Ph.D., on examining adverse childhood experiences, and being able to present my findings at multiple conferences.
Beyond the research, I have studied abroad twice as a Charger and became president of the Psychology Club. Studying abroad was extraordinary and made me a better student and person. I studied at the University’s Prato Campus in Tuscany, Italy, and in Poland. These were transformative experiences. Since studying abroad, I have worked in the Office of Study Abroad and have been able to help many students follow their dreams of studying internationally.
My time as president of the Psychology Club allowed me to take on a leadership position on campus, develop amazing friendships, and organize fun events centered around psychology.
The University of New Haven helped me so much in furthering my career and becoming the best version of myself. The best part of my time here was the friendships I made. I met my best friends at the University, and they are genuinely the best people I have ever met. The number of fun memories, both on main campus and from studying abroad together, are memories that I will always hold close to my heart.
These past four years at the University of New Haven have been irreplaceable. Still, I am excited to start my next journey as an MSc candidate at the University of Edinburgh this Fall, studying developmental science, which combines neuroscience and psychology. As the first person in my family to ever attend college, I never imagined what the future could hold, but I am so grateful that I chose to attend the University of New Haven. My time here has been filled with phenomenal opportunities, meaningful friendships, and the best memories.
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.