The West Haven area has received a significant snowfall with 16 inches of snow already on the ground. Due to this and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place: All in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 will transition to being held online or remotely..
Campus operations for residential students will be modified based on expected conditions. Separate messages will be sent from various offices and departments regarding changes to normal hours of operation. Current students, faculty, and staff can find the latest information about operations on myCharger (login required).
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.
Residential students should be prepared to move their vehicles, if requested, for snow removal operations. If you are parked on a public street in West Haven, please move your vehicle off-street as a snow parking ban has been issued prohibiting vehicles from parking on all public streets. A list of off-street parking lots can be found on the City of West Haven’s website.
University News
A new ranking of the 20 best deals on small colleges for aspiring artists ranks the University of New Haven’s Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts the seventh best in the country.
March 03, 2016
The ranking was developed by a guide called Great College Deals, whose mission is to provide high-quality, well-researched rankings and other resources for individuals looking for an affordable college education, said Pam Beiler, communications manager.
"The UNH Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts has intentionally cultivated an inclusive environment that provides remarkable opportunities and arts training to its students in drawing, illustration, painting and sculpture," said Todd Jokl, campus dean. "We aspire to provide a world-class education in a very intimate setting with a culture that supports rigorous approaches to the arts."
In addition to the specialized arts campus of Lyme Academy College, Jokl said, B.F.A. students now also have access to the wide breadth of courses at the University of New Haven as well as access to their campus in Tuscany, Italy, just outside of Florence. "The partnership provides remarkable resources to students at Lyme," he said.
The ranking was created using information from the National Center for Education Statistics' College Navigator database. Schools selected for the ranking offer advanced fine arts learning facilities, international exchange opportunities, experiential learning, frequent exhibition opportunities, flexible degree track options, and diversity in faculty and student body.
The editors highlighted Lyme Academy College’s tight-knit artist community. "This tight-knit artist community (at Lyme Academy College) is a uniquely personalized learning environment in which to develop one’s artistic talents," the guide says.
In developing this ranking of 20 best deals on small colleges for aspiring artists, we sought opportunity-rich, small fine arts colleges with a net price comparatively lower than similar institutions of this size and specialty," the guide said. "We awarded points based on scholarship availability, diversity in faculty and student body, advanced fine arts learning facilities, progressive curriculum, international exchange opportunities, experiential learning, frequent exhibition opportunities, flexible degree track options, and any additional distinctions that enhance the small arts college experience."
More information about the ranking is available at http://www.greatcollegedeals.net/rankings/small-colleges-aspiring-artis>ts/
About Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is a college of the University of New Haven. Its mission is to educate aspiring artists through a rigorous studio curriculum rooted in figurative and representational art. The college offers a comprehensive liberal arts education essential for advanced critical and creative thought. For more information, click here.
About the University of New Haven
The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education. Founded in 1920 the university enrolls approximately 1,800 graduate students and more than 4,600 undergraduates.
The Charger Blog
Entrepreneur David Sussman partnered with the University of New Haven to pilot Uccountability, a program designed to strengthen student success through structured peer accountability. Students from the first cohort shared the far-reaching impact of their experiences.
University News
The University of New Haven has signed a master research agreement with Capewell Aerial Systems, a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer, to provide hands-on engineering projects and internships focused on aviation safety and advanced manufacturing.
Charger 360
Kat Swistak '26 reflects on her journey from a small town in New Jersey to the University of New Haven to study forensic science. A marketing minor, she talked about her work with Charger Athletics, including serving as the social media manager for women's rugby and field hockey as well as being part of Chargers Creative, the student-led group that supports social and digital media that generate millions of impressions for the University's Division I athletics teams. This work, as well as her involvement with the Office of Marketing and Communications student content team has broadened her career aspirations to work in content creation. She also talked about her plans for the Women in Sports Club, which she hopes will be her legacy as a Charger. "I'm so glad that I came here. I wouldn't have been able to grow and be who I am without coming here."