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
President Jens Frederiksen and Vice President for Innovation and Applied Technology Paul Lavoie will share the concept behind the pioneering center that is endeavoring to redefine how industry and academia collaborate.
November 12, 2025
More than 300 individuals from across industry, academia, government, and the nonprofit sector are expected to visit the University of New Haven on Thursday, Nov. 13, for an Open House showcasing the vision for the University’s pioneering Center for Innovation and Applied Technology that is being created adjacent to its main campus in West Haven.
“This is an opportunity for us to illustrate how our vision for redefining industry and academia collaboration will create new opportunities for our students as well as the companies that will be looking to hire our graduates,” said University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen. “Higher education is in need of a reinvention, focused on skills-building, real-world learning, and industry collaborations that prepare the elite global workforce of the future. It is our mandate to respond by delivering a return on investment that is commensurate with the commitment students and families are making. This approach is the driving force behind the mission of the Center.”
The Center will be located in a 130,000 square foot commercial space directly adjacent to the University’s main campus in West Haven. The University purchased the property and 12-acre lot at the end of 2024. It includes the former home of the iconic discount property store Railroad Salvage, which closed its doors over the summer.
In July, the University hired Paul Lavoie as its inaugural vice president of innovation and applied technology to oversee the development of the center. He joined the University after serving as chief manufacturing officer for the State of Connecticut. He has been named one of the Top 5 Chief Manufacturing Officers in the world.
In September, the University announced it had secured an initial $10 million – toward its goal of raising $25 million – to support the complete renovation of the site and the “white boxing” of the existing space. Renovation of the site is expected to begin in 2026.
The Center will focus on supporting the state of Connecticut’s advanced manufacturing industries and the key intersection of university research, innovation, and workforce development. It will enable private industries to engage the university on an entirely new level.
“Developing our Center for Innovation and Applied Technology is a bold step in bridging academic innovation with industry application,” said Lavoie. “Whether in manufacturing, biotech, data science, or national security, the Center will serve as a hub for industry collaboration that drives innovation and fuels economic growth across the region. Our vision is to stimulate the regional economy by delivering research products in emerging advanced manufacturing areas and providing workforce training to address the demand for skilled professionals and an increasingly dynamic global labor force.”
The University is currently pursuing master research agreements and corporate partnerships with local, regional, and national entities, building on its reputation of being a sought-after partner for companies across a range of industries.
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.