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Funding awarded by Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund 2030 Program is the fourth largest grant awarded in the latest round of funding distribution and the largest awarded to a college or university in the state.
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The University of New Haven is partnering with commercialization experts FORGE and mentorship program NextMinds to offer student inventors a tuition-free college degree and a clear path to commercialization.
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Longtime professor, campus minister, and alumnus Martin J. O’Connor ’76, Hon. ’26 inspired the University of New Haven’s newest graduates with a heartfelt Commencement address centered on gratitude, courage, and service. The University also celebrated Prof. O’Connor’s decades of impact on the 鶹AV community with the presentation of an honorary doctorate and the announcement of a new endowed scholarship in his name.
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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.
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Janet J. Jensen ’17 Hon., founder of The Jensen Project, a highly regarded nonprofit that has infused more than $11 million into the anti-trafficking efforts, is supporting the establishment of the Jensen Community Center for Applied Justice as well as the development of survivor-center initiatives to combat human trafficking that can be scaled and shared nationwide.
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University of New Haven-Riyadh is scheduled to open in Fall 2026 with the launch of a College of Business and Digital Innovation that is expected to attract an inaugural incoming class of up to 500 students to pursue degrees in the University’s signature programs in business, entrepreneurship and digital innovation.
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Ganesh Balasubramanian, Ph.D., is one of the newest members elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. The recognition highlights groundbreaking research in high-entropy materials and underscores the growing impact of the University of New Haven’s faculty among Connecticut’s leading scientists and engineers.
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Following National College Decision Day on May 1, the University announced it has received nearly 1,400 deposits for incoming first-year students from an application pool of more than 22,000.
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A newly signed master research agreement with The Lighting Quotient will connect University expertise with advanced optical engineering and lighting-design innovation.
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On Wednesday, April 29, noted author and historian Robert K. Oermann will present, “How Nashville Became Music City,” and will sit down with Mark Montgomery, one of Nashville’s original pioneers in the music-tech space, for an exclusive interview.
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New strategic alliance combines academic expertise and cutting-edge digital tools to strengthen regional manufacturing supply chains.
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Led by Mehdi Mekni, Ph.D., the University of New Haven is embedding artificial intelligence directly into its Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity to help address Connecticut’s growing workforce demand for AI-enabled cyber professionals. It is supported by a grant from the state’s Tech Talent Accelerator 3.0 program.
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The University of New Haven has received approval from its accreditor, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), to establish its campus in Riyadh, scheduled to open in Fall of 2026.
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University of New Haven Announces New Partnership Providing Continuing Education for K-12 School Finance and Operations Personnel Through a new collaboration with the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), the University of New Haven will provide a series of micro-credential opportunities for members of the education community interested in increasing their knowledge of school business operations.
In Memoriam
Dr. Lee was a distinguished professor at the University of New Haven for more than 50 years and former Commissioner of Connecticut Public Safety. His passing was announced by his family, in conjunction with the University.
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The University of New Haven is introducing a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence that will equip students with the technical, ethical, and industry-focused skills needed to design and deploy AI systems across a wide range of industries.
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A collaboration between the University and Eastern Metal Works will support innovative research, workforce development, and industry engagement.
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David Sussman, chief visionary officer of The Family Security Plan®, a second-generation Connecticut-based insurance business, is making a significant gift to support the development of a pioneering space in the planned new on-campus home of the University of New Haven’s Pompea College of Business, which is scheduled to break ground later this year.
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The University of New Haven has signed a master research agreement with Capewell Aerial Systems, a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer, to provide hands-on engineering projects and internships focused on aviation safety and advanced manufacturing.
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President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., was included among a select list of leaders in Connecticut who are poised to make headlines in 2026. He was recognized alongside leaders at Sikorsky, Connecticut Children’s, the Capital Region Development Authority, and the state’s top utility regulator.
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Mirlinda Ndrecka, Ph.D., an expert in institutional and community corrections and re-entry programs, is teaching at the University of Tirana School of Law in Albania in its executive master’s in criminology program.
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"Embrace: Elizabeth Gourlay" honors the life of Elizabeth Gourlay and her distinct and intuitive approach to painting. She created richly layered abstractions that reflect a deep sensitivity to color, time, and perception.
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A new master research agreement with C3 Medical Device Consulting supports product development, technology innovation, and student workforce opportunities.
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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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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.
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Sarah P. Shultz, Ph.D., who brings experience in strategic planning, fundraising, and recruitment, joins the University from Fort Lewis College in Colorado, where she served as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, before being named a special assistant to the Provost.