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.
University News
In a message to the University community, President Kaplan gives his sympathies to the victims killed in Pittsburgh and thanked students, faculty and staff for cultivating an environment on campus that welcomes all faiths and encourages civil discourse across all political perspectives.
October 29, 2018
Dear Members of the University of New Haven Community,
Like you, I was shocked and saddened by the tragedy that took place on Saturday at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. This unprovoked and senseless act of violence on innocent individuals was, in a word, reprehensible and does not represent the ideals that all of us stand for. On behalf of the entire University of New Haven community, I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those impacted.
As educated individuals, and with regard to our students and the entire extended University family, all of us play a vital part in helping to recover from such horrific actions. We must continually consider what our role can and should be in ensuring that our own communities – near and far – represent the values of a caring, safe, and empathic society.
In light of the tragedy in Pittsburgh – as well as recent incidents, including a suspected hate crime in Kentucky, the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, and the instances of suspected mail bombs – I felt it was important to take a moment to reinforce the important responsibility we each have as members of the University community and our own neighborhoods around the country and the world to foster mutual understanding, compassion, and inclusiveness.
We take great pride in cultivating a University community that welcomes all faiths and encourages civil discourse across all political perspectives. As members of an institution of higher learning, we have an obligation to reaffirm our commitment to creating an open and welcoming environment for everyone where all of us embrace diversity and the many qualities and characteristics that make us unique.
We should all take note of the summit that took place in Istanbul this weekend as leaders from Turkey, Russia, France, and Germany met as part of an effort to end the war in Syria and resolve the refugee crisis it sparked. This gathering shows the power of cross-cultural exchange and the potential it has to foster peace and understanding.
I would encourage everyone to participate in the programs, workshops, and speakers sponsored by the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion – and our many other offices and departments on campus – that help ensure we continue to foster a community built – and reinforced – by a shared respect for one another. Soon you will hear more about our Welcome Project, which I hope you will all participate in.
We will never, as a University, tolerate any acts of hate, discrimination, or bias. Anyone who witnesses such an act is encouraged to use the policies we have in place to report such behavior.
As always, I thank all of you for continuing to play a role in enriching our campus community.
Sincerely,
Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D.
President
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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.
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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.