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 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International has renewed its accreditation of the University’s College of Business, a distinction that places it among the top five percent of business schools worldwide.
February 13, 2020
The University of New Haven announced that its prestigious accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International – the longest-serving global accrediting organization for business schools – has been extended through the 2024-25 academic year.
The renewal of the accreditation that the University originally earned from AACSB in 2015 reaffirms that the College of Business continues to fulfill a rigorous set of standards that places it among the top five percent of business schools in the world.
"Our College of Business has long provided a transformational learning experience that prepares graduates to excel as socially conscious senior executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs," said President Steven H. Kaplan. "The College has proven that it is steadfastly committed to further enhancing and enriching students’ academic experiences of our students by incorporating new programs that instill the skills needed for the careers of the future. Earning reaccreditation from AACSB is an influential endorsement of the College’s pioneering efforts and the far-reaching impact they are having – and will continue to have – on our students."
"We are proud and honored to earn this designation, which is a testament to the achievements of our students and the efforts of our faculty to create innovative learning opportunities for our students."Brian Kench, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business
Since originally earning AACSB accreditation, the College of Business has added new bachelor’s degrees in business analytics, international business, and esports and gaming; introduced a first-of-its-kind program in esports management; and become one of the first in the country to create STEM-designated MBA concentrations and other STEM-designated graduate business programs.
The College also launched a Nonprofit Institute and an Entrepreneurship and Innovation program, and introduced innovative hands-on learning experiences such as the Nicholson Business Plan Competition and Expo, Charger Startup Weekend, and the Alvine New Venture Pitch Competition.
In addition, the College of Business relocated all of its upper-level courses for juniors and seniors to the University’s campus in nearby Orange, which is located in the former worldwide headquarters of a Fortune 1000 company.
Brian Kench, dean of the College of Business, said research shows that graduates from AACSB-accredited business schools generally receive greater attention from prospective employers and higher salaries. Alumni from the University’s College of Business have gone on to executive roles with Fortune 500 companies, including jetBlue, GE, and DuPont, among others.
"Being recognized by AACSB represents the highest honor a business school can receive," said Kench. "We are proud and honored to earn this designation, which is a testament to the achievements of our students and the efforts of our faculty to create innovative learning opportunities for our students. We take great pride in being at the forefront of instilling the entrepreneurial habits of exploration, risk-taking, and innovation that our students – regardless of the industries they work in – will need to solve the complex problems they are sure to face throughout their careers."
Less than 900 institutions – across 56 countries and territories – have earned AACSB accreditation.
"Every AACSB-accredited school has demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curricula development, and student learning," said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB. "The intense peer-review process exemplifies their commitment to quality business education."
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.