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 for further information on their snow parking ban.
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.
January 22, 2026
The University of New Haven has announced the development of a Corporate Partnership Council, a new university-wide initiative designed to deepen and coordinate industry engagement in alignment with the institution’s Strategic Plan and the launch of its Center for Innovation and Applied Technology.
Reporting directly to the President and the Cabinet, the Corporate Partnership Council will serve as the central coordinating body for advancing external partnerships across the University. The council supports the University’s strategic priorities, with a focus on strengthening relationships with industry partners, expanding experiential learning opportunities, and advancing innovation, workforce and human capital development, and talent placement.
“The Corporate Partnership Council represents a critical step forward in how we engage with industry partners,” said University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D. “By creating a coordinated, University-wide approach, we are ensuring that our partnerships are strategic, impactful, and aligned with our academic strengths and student success goals. This structure allows us to speak with one voice while creating a clear and value proposition that maximizes opportunities for our students, faculty, and partners.”
The council will focus on expanding partnerships across key sectors aligned with academic and career clusters and coordinating external engagement to ensure institutional visibility and awareness.
This “One University, One Voice” approach creates a clear front door for organizations seeking to collaborate with the University of New Haven, ensuring engagement efforts are efficient and impactful.
The council’s work endeavors to deliver value across four strategic focus areas:
Industry engagement will be both proactive and responsive, guided by the University’s strengths in academic programming, faculty expertise and research, innovation, alumni networks, and workforce development.
The Corporate Partnership Council will operate through a matrix structure that includes a Cabinet-level leader, a leadership team, and a council of representatives from across the University who actively engage with external stakeholders.
The initiative is being led by Paul Lavoie, vice president of innovation and applied technology, whose extensive background in industry and public-private collaboration positions the University to strengthen and expand its corporate partnerships.
“This council is about building intentional, high-value relationships that benefit everyone involved,” said Lavoie. “By aligning our industry engagement efforts across campus, we can create meaningful opportunities for students, support faculty innovation, and position the University of New Haven as a trusted partner for industry.”
The Leadership Team will drive operational and strategic direction, including outreach to prospective partners and oversee the management of existing relationships. Members include Tim Butler, director of corporate partnerships and employer relations; Matt Caporale, executive director of career development; James Barone, director of development and engineering relations; and Desmond Anderson ‘12, ‘25 M.A., assistant director of employer relations.
Through coordinated partnerships, the University aims to enhance student career readiness, expand applied learning experiences, and support innovation that meets real-world workforce and industry needs.
“This is about connecting education and industry in a way that is intentional and scalable,” President Frederiksen said. “The Corporate Partnership Council helps ensure that our external engagement directly supports our mission of delivering an unparalleled return on investment and creating bright futures for our students.”
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 鶹AV 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 鶹AVs 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.