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
As part of The Charger Challenge Centennial campaign, Board of Governors Vice Chair Charles E. Pompea ’71, ’90 EMBA, ’06 Hon., and his wife, Tamera, announced their own bequest intention and graciously offered to match dollar for dollar, up to a total of $5 million, any new legacy gifts that were included in a donor’s estate plan.
October 16, 2019
President Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D., announced that the Pompea Legacy Gift Challenge surpassed its original goal of $10 million, raising $12.5 million to support the University. These funds will be directed primarily to the University's endowment, which currently stands at more than $80 million.
The challenge was created by Board of Governors Vice Chair Charles E. Pompea '71, '90 EMBA, '06 Hon., and his wife, Tamera. As part of The Charger Challenge Centennial campaign, the Pompeas announced their own bequest intention and offered to match dollar for dollar, up to a total of $5 million, any new legacy gifts that were included in a donor's estate plan. In addition to the Pompeas' gift, more than $7.5 million in bequest intentions were committed during the challenge.
"Continuing to grow our endowment is vitally important to the future of the University," said President Kaplan. "It provides a stable source of income that helps the University attract outstanding students and faculty through endowed scholarships and professorships. I am grateful to Charlie and Tammy Pompea for their generosity and leadership in spearheading this incredibly successful initiative."
"Your support is a meaningful investment that will enable generations of talented students to pursue their passions and become the world's future leaders."Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D.
Donors have made gifts ranging from $10,000 to more than $1 million. These gifts will endow new scholarships and professorships, as well as provide unrestricted support.
"As we approach our centennial year in 2020 and the final year of the Charger Challenge, our Board of Governors and I invite you to join us in making your own legacy gift to the University a part of your estate plan, as my wife Anemone and I have done," said President Kaplan. "Your support is a meaningful investment that will enable generations of talented students to pursue their passions and become the world's future leaders."
For more information about planning a legacy gift, please contact Bob Congdon, director of gift planning, by calling (203) 479-4295 or emailing rcongdon@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.