Jessica Despres ’21
Alumna Turns Passion for Audio into Working on Emmy®-Winning Shows at ESPN
Power On
At the University of New Haven, everything from our distinguished academic programs to our professors’ commitment to fostering professional development is designed to propel students into their careers. Our unique educational approach provides students with the skills, tactical experience, and network to become tomorrow’s pioneers.
Charger Nation News
The Class of 2026 includes more than 1,100 undergraduates and nearly 2,000 graduate students hailing from 46 states, 31 countries, and 152 cities and towns across Connecticut. Long-time University of New Haven professor Martin J. O’Connor, a member of the New Haven Fire Department for three decades who retired as chief, will give the Commencement address on Saturday.
IN THE MEDIA
President Jens Frederiksen was the lead on News 12 Connecticut’s "Power and Politics" program. He talked about the University's plans to open this fall the first U.S. international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, our standing as a leader in cybersecurity education, and the success of our University Rover Challenge team.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, recently joined Channel 3 Eyewitness News Extra. He discussed his journey to the University as well as where his students are getting jobs.
THE CHARGER BLOG / UNIVERSITY NEWS
Alexis Fernandez ’26 reflects on her growth at the University and the decisions that shaped the journey of the Class of 2026 to Commencement.
Sravan Chowdary Gogineni ’26 M.S. reflects on overcoming early challenges as an international student at the University of New Haven and how discipline, sport, and community shaped his graduate journey.
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Ichchha Shah ’25 MPH
Graduate Student Presented Community-Engaged Research at Rural Health Conference
Jamesha Barrett ’26 MPH
From the Classroom to the National Spotlight: MPH Candidate Shares Research Journey
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