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University of New Haven Names Manufacturing and Economic Development Expert as Inaugural Vice President of Innovation and Applied Technology

Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s current chief manufacturing officer, will begin his tenure at the University in July. In this capacity, he will oversee the creation of the University’s new Research and Development (R&D) Park. The R&D Park will provide companies with direct access to student talent, cutting-edge research, and pioneering innovation opportunities.

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National Science Foundation Grant Funds Launch of Innovative Engineering Research Program Supporting Neurodivergent Students

A new National Science Foundation-funded program led by faculty at the University of New Haven offers hands-on, sustainable construction research for students with learning disabilities, combining technical innovation with inclusive mentorship.

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Center for Learning Resources Recognized for Commitment to Supporting Student Success

The University of New Haven’s Center for Learning Resources has been recertified by the College Reading and Learning Association, reaffirming its commitment to providing peer and professional tutoring that meets the highest national standards.

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Faculty Members Recognized for Excellence In and Out of Classroom

The University community proudly celebrated the excellence of 11 faculty members at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing their dedication to their students, their educational journeys, and their future success.

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A Robot Dog Is Helping the University of New Haven Showcase Its Cutting-Edge Engineering Work

The University of New Haven highlighted its growing impact in robotics, AI, cybersecurity, and more at the first-ever Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) Day at the Connecticut State Capitol — demonstrating the University's growing impact on the state’s tech future.

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Sigma Chi’s Derby Days Fundraiser Sets Record

Led by philanthropy chair Matthew Muriel ’26, the University of New Haven’s Sigma Chi chapter raised more than $32,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute—representing the most raised in the chapter’s history and pushing their total raised over the years past $200,000.

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Hospitality and Tourism Students Design Flavorful Culinary Trail Supporting Connecticut Tourism

Students in the Pompea College of Business applied their creativity and strategic thinking to design a statewide tourism trail celebrating ethnic cuisine. Their work is now featured on CTvisit.com.

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Big Ideas Brought to Life at the Pompea College of Business’s Pitch Competition

Inspired by a love of reading and a desire to reduce screen time, a student team took first place in the Pompea College of Business’s Spring 2025 BUSA 1000 EXPO with their pitch for Snuggle Tales.

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Longstanding University of New Haven Benefactor Pledges $1 Million to Establish Engineering Scholarship for New Haven County Students

Board of Governors member Stephen Tagliatela ’13 Hon., together with his siblings Patricia and Louis, has committed a $1 million gift that will expand access for top engineering talent in New Haven County and help strengthen Connecticut’s tech future.

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Historian Briefs U.S. Military Advisors Bound for Baltic Countries

Professor Bradley Woodworth met for two and a half days with specialized U.S. Army soldiers at Fort Carson, Colorado, discussing with them the people, history, and current security situation in the Baltic countries of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.

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National Security Major Reflects on Meeting Ukrainian Senior Lieutenant and Combat Veteran

Christopher Rynich ’26 M.S. was among those in the audience as senior Lieutenant Mykola Melnyk, a veteran of the Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade visited campus to interact with students.

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World-Renowned Forensic Scientist Urges Class of 2025 to Embrace Power of Positive Thinking

Dr. Henry C. Lee, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary at the University, delivered the Commencement address during the ceremony for undergraduate candidates, and his wife, Xiaping Jiang Lee, a distinguished author, screenwriter, and educator, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

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University of New Haven Earns Extension of Exclusive Accreditation for its Pompea College of Business

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International has renewed its accreditation of the University’s Pompea College of Business, a distinction that places it among the top six percent of business schools worldwide.

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Grad Student Commencement Speaker Encourages Classmates: ‘It is Our Turn to Pay it Forward’

The University of New Haven recognized its newest graduates who earned master's and doctoral degrees during two ceremonies as part of its 2025 Commencement. The celebrations included special messages shared by graduates who were selected through a competitive process to address their fellow graduates.

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From the Classroom to the FBI: Graduate Reflects on Journey Studying National Security

After four unforgettable years filled with hands-on internships, global study opportunities, and FBI training, Maverick Melchiore ’25 shares how the University of New Haven prepared him to pursue his passion for national security.

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Professor Contributes to International Collaboration Examining AI and Democracy

Associate history professor April Yoder, Ph.D., shares her journey from cultural research to taking a leadership role in the development of global AI policy, highlighting how applied learning and an international collaboration are guiding the future of technology and democracy

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A Graduate Shares Journey from Kosovo to the University of New Haven

In a powerful message to the Class of 2025, Esma Fera ’25 explains what the University of New Haven means to her, as she reflects on the impact of her time as a Charger.

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Latest News and Media Coverage

University of New Haven Names Manufacturing and Economic Development Expert as Inaugural Vice President of Innovation and Applied Technology

National Science Foundation Grant Funds Launch of Innovative Engineering Research Program Supporting Neurodivergent Students

Center for Learning Resources Recognized for Commitment to Supporting Student Success

Faculty Members Recognized for Excellence In and Out of Classroom

A Robot Dog Is Helping the University of New Haven Showcase Its Cutting-Edge Engineering Work

Sigma Chi’s Derby Days Fundraiser Sets Record

Hospitality and Tourism Students Design Flavorful Culinary Trail Supporting Connecticut Tourism

Big Ideas Brought to Life at the Pompea College of Business’s Pitch Competition

Longstanding University of New Haven Benefactor Pledges $1 Million to Establish Engineering Scholarship for New Haven County Students

Historian Briefs U.S. Military Advisors Bound for Baltic Countries

National Security Major Reflects on Meeting Ukrainian Senior Lieutenant and Combat Veteran

World-Renowned Forensic Scientist Urges Class of 2025 to Embrace Power of Positive Thinking

University of New Haven Earns Extension of Exclusive Accreditation for its Pompea College of Business

Grad Student Commencement Speaker Encourages Classmates: ‘It is Our Turn to Pay it Forward’

From the Classroom to the FBI: Graduate Reflects on Journey Studying National Security

Professor Contributes to International Collaboration Examining AI and Democracy

A Graduate Shares Journey from Kosovo to the University of New Haven

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