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
Two local TV stations were on campus to talk to University of New Haven students to get their insights and reaction to the third presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
October 20, 2016
Political science and communications students – many of whom will be first-time voters – examined the candidates' stances, analyzed their body language and fact checked their arguments.
Fox 61
University of New Haven #PoliSci and #communications students offered their analysis of the final presidential #debate. #Decision2016 pic.twitter.com/N2mh7LXzCD
— U. of New Haven (@UNH) October 20, 2016
News 8
Presidential Debate WatchUniversity of New Haven political science and communications students – many of whom will be first-time voters – gathered last night to watch the final presidential debate. They examined the candidates' stances, analyzed their body language and fact checked their arguments.
Posted by University of New Haven on Thursday, October 20, 2016
Renee Chmiel - WTNH Reporter
Watching the #debate with students at @UNH - we're talking to them about what they're learning from it #debatenight @WTNH pic.twitter.com/SUmRhQtBGn
— Renee Chmiel (@ReneeChmiel) October 20, 2016
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.