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 an email to the University Community, Chancellor Kaplan addresses the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tenn., calling the actions of the officers involved “the very antithesis of the values and ideals of individuals who are entrusted with serving the communities in which we live.”
January 29, 2023
Dear Members of the University Community,
Like so many, I was horrified and infuriated watching the body camera footage of five Memphis police officers fatally beating Tyre Nichols. Their actions were appalling and incomprehensible, representing the very antithesis of the values and ideals of individuals who are entrusted with serving the communities in which we live.
As a university, we take great pride in being at the forefront of preparing the next generation of law enforcement professionals, and we welcome the important role we play in providing education and advanced training for current and future police officers and first responders. As always, we embrace this responsibility.
Amid our grief and anger, let us renew our commitment to those in our community and beyond who selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting us. Let us also show our support for those whose confidence in law enforcement has, understandably, been eroded by actions that undermine trust. Together, we must be pillars of hope, empathy, and unity.
Students seeking additional support can contact Counseling and Psychological Services. Faculty and staff members can click here for available support.
Our hearts go out to Tyre Nichols’ family and friends, and we join them in calling for justice for Tyre.
With best wishes,
Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D.
Chancellor
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.
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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.