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
The INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group conference, which will be held virtually amid the global coronavirus pandemic, will bring together leaders in the field, enabling them to network and learn about cutting-edge developments in digital forensics and cybersecurity.
June 1, 2020
Ibrahim Baggili, Ph.D., is passionate about cybersecurity and digital forensics education – for both his students and for professionals around the globe. He was determined not to let the coronavirus pandemic prevent the University of New Haven from hosting a conference that would educate digital forensics practitioners about the latest developments in the field.
Last year, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), an international organization that facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control, asked the University and the MITRE Corporation – a nonprofit organization that manages federally funded research and development centers supporting several U.S. government agencies – to host its Digital Forensics Expert Group (DFEG) conference.
"Our goal is to position the state of Connecticut as a worldwide hub, known for its thought leadership in cybersecurity and forensics."Prof. Ibrahim Baggili, Ph.D.
It would've been the first time the event was held in the United States, and Dr. Baggili and his co-chair, Cory Hall, principal cybersecurity engineer at MITRE, planned to host the event at the University.
Amid the impact of the coronavirus global pandemic, they are now taking the event online, and Dr. Baggili says the current crisis suggests their mission is more important than ever.
“Cyber criminals will always take advantage of people, and how we investigate these crimes is of the utmost importance,” said Dr. Baggili, Elder Family Chair and director of the University's Connecticut Institute of Technology. “From what we have learned from COVID-19, our livelihood, at this point, depends on technology.”
The University has a longstanding relationship with the MITRE Corporation. Last year, the organization was inducted into the University’s Tagliatela College of Engineering Hall of Fame as an exemplary partner. The organization has hired graduates of the University and provided many more with internships.
“Digital forensics experts worldwide still require updates on new tradecraft and a place to connect and learn from one another,” said Hall. “This is a great example of collaboration across academia, nonprofits, and international law enforcement. It shows that our human spirit will prevail against this pandemic.”
The virtual conference will take place on four days over two weeks, bringing together professionals in the field from around the globe for a webinar that will take place via Zoom. Attendees will be able to listen to expert speakers, learn from each other, and take part in training workshops.
"This is a great example of collaboration across academia, nonprofits, and international law enforcement. It shows that our human spirit will prevail against this pandemic."Cory Hall, DFEG 2020 co-chair
The event will, for the first time, include a digital forensics challenge. Hosted by the University through its National Science Foundation and Department of Homeland Security-funded Artifact Genome Project, the challenge will give participants one week to provide solutions to a proposed scenario. The project is being funded through federal grants for training digital forensics practitioners.
Open to members of the law enforcement community and employees of government agencies, the conference will also include invited professionals from digital forensics companies and academic institutions. Nearly 200 people from government agencies worldwide - representing 60 countries - are expected to participate in the event. Dr. Baggili hopes the program will provide a meaningful way for attendees to learn about the latest updates in the field – as well as the important work taking place at the University of New Haven.
“This is another way to introduce the Connecticut Institute of Technology to the world,” he said. “Our goal is to position the state of Connecticut as a worldwide hub, known for its thought leadership in cybersecurity and forensics.”
To register for the conference, please visit the event's webpage.
University News
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.
University News
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.