The area is currently under a blizzard warning. This major storm is set to impact our area starting early Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. Snow accumulations are predicted in the 12-20 inch range. Due to this storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, the University of New Haven will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026. All classes and events scheduled for Monday have been Cancelled.
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).
The Vice President of Human Resources has authorized the use of the “Other UNH Closing” pay code for non-essential employees. Essential employees are expected to report as directed by their supervisors.
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
The University of New Haven (UNH) announced today it has received a $10,000 grant from the First Niagara Foundation in support of the University's new Nonprofit Institute and its Shared Live Client Experience (SLiCE) program.
July 06, 2016
The Nonprofit Institute and the SLiCE program will connect UNH students, faculty and
supporters with local nonprofits to help them develop more efficient and sustainable
programs, said Brian Kench, dean of the UNH College of Business.
First Niagara's grant will be used to build and populate a database of local nonprofits
for the institute and the SLiCE program and to provide students with internship and
job opportunities in the nonprofit sector. First Niagara's grant will also be used
to host a series of roundtable discussions with nonprofit leaders, students and faculty
to develop or enhance relationships and to discuss ways to improve programs.
"Thanks to First Niagara's grant, residents of Greater New Haven who depend on these
nonprofits will be able to benefit from stronger, more successful programs," said
Kench. "We are proud of the great work our students and faculty have accomplished
and look forward to enhancing our work."
The institute will serve both undergraduate and graduate students, Kench said, with
the goal of ensuring the long-term success of local nonprofits. It will be headed
by Ron Kuntze, who is currently a professor of marketing at the John Sykes College
of Business at the University of Tampa. Kuntze will join UNH in August.
"First Niagara believes strongly in supporting programs, initiatives and organizations
that make the communities we serve better places to live and work," said Jeff Hubbard,
New England Regional President at First Niagara. "These two UNH programs are great
examples of just that, and we are proud to support these young people as they work
to improve their local neighborhoods."
About the First Niagara Foundation
The First Niagara Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable entity. Founded in 1998, the First Niagara Foundation is committed to supporting organizations in the communities in which we live and work, with specific focus on Youth and Education, Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization. In 2015, First Niagara contributed more than $7.8 million in charitable grants and sponsorships to community partners across the bank's four-state footprint. For additional information on First Niagara, visit us at www.firstniagara.com, follow us on Twitter @FirstNiagara, or like us on Facebook at FirstNiagara.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 5,000 undergraduates. For more information about UNH, go to: newhaven.edu.
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."
The Charger Blog
Through personal essays, poetry, and visual art, the University’s Living Library Project invited students, faculty, and staff to share personal stories of struggle, growth, and humanity as a reminder that every voice carries a story worth hearing.