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University of New Haven Establishes Research Agreement with Leading Pharmaceutical Industry Supplier
The University’s Center for Innovation and Applied Technology collaborated with Bausch+Stroebel to develop strategies for mitigating the impact of tariffs on the company’s worldwide operations.
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More than 300 Expected for Open House Showcasing Vision for University of New Haven’s Center for Innovation and Applied Technology
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.
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University of New Haven to Launch Pre-University Program in Saudi Arabia
The announcement of a plan to offer introductory courses in English, math, and business, among other subjects, on-ground in Riyadh comes on the heels of the University of New Haven becoming the first in the world to receive approval to establish an international branch campus in Riyadh.
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Two-Time GRAMMY® Award-Winning Record Producer and A&R Veteran Joins University of New Haven as Executive in Residence
Pete Ganbarg, a two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning A&R Executive who served as president of A&R at Atlantic Records for 16 years, working with such stars as Twenty-One Pilots, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Warren, Christina Perri, and Melanie Martinez, among others, is teaching two special topics courses that examine the history of A&R in the music industry and the history of record production.
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University of New Haven Launches New Online and On-Ground Master’s in Artificial Intelligence
Meeting the fast-growing demand for AI expertise, the University of New Haven’s new M.S. in Artificial Intelligence will emphasize hands-on learning, ethics, and the development of trustworthy AI systems.
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University of New Haven Partners with Innovative Connecticut Manufacturers to Launch Engineering Scholarship
New scholarship supported by Microboard and PTA Plastics creates another bridge between industry and academia, supporting the University's vision of being a leader in educating the elite global workforce of the future.
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University of New Haven Secures Initial $10 Million in Private Funding to Support Development of Pioneering Center for Innovation and Applied Technology
Building off the momentum of a historic fundraising year and the hiring of former State of Connecticut Chief Manufacturing Officer Paul Lavoie, the University has raised $10 million – supported by a $7.2 million anonymous donor commitment – to renovate a 130,000-square-foot signature commercial space directly adjacent to campus.
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University of New Haven Elevated in Prestigious Carnegie Research Classifications
Ron Harichandran, Ph.D., the University’s Vice Provost for Research, said the new classification will bring increased visibility to the University as a research institution, enhance the ability to recruit Ph.D. and graduate students, and aid faculty in seeking grant funding, building upon the vigorous research taking place at the graduate and undergraduate level across the University.
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University of New Haven’s Class of 2029 Told: ‘This is Your Moment’
New first-year and transfer students were officially welcomed at Convocation, where speakers encouraged them to embrace the yearlong theme, Charge Ahead, inspiring them to begin their journey as ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ïs with purpose.
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Class of 2029 Charges Into New Beginnings
With move-in day complete, more than 1,300 first-year students and a record 250 transfer students are ready to call the University of New Haven home.
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Class of 2029 Is Most Selective in University of New Haven’s 105-Year History
The University’s incoming first-year class includes more than 1,300 students who hail from 40 states and 23 countries. They were selected from an applicant pool of more than 24,000.
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University of New Haven Again Commended as a College of Distinction
For the 15th consecutive year, a respected national guide has recognized the University of New Haven, applauding the student-focused, career-driven experiences offered across its curriculum. The University’s programs in engineering and business received special recognition.
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Chemistry Professor Wins Prestigious National Science Foundation Grant
With the support of a National Science Foundation award, Hao Sun, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry at the University of New Haven, is helping to rethink how plastics are made, used, and recycled, while also mentoring the next generation of scientists.
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Jeffery P. Hazell ’83 Commits $5 Million to Support University of New Haven’s Transition to Division I Athletics and Enhancements to Hazell Athletics Center
Transformational commitment from longstanding benefactor represents the single largest individual contribution to the University’s Athletics program.
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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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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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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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University of New Haven to Award More than 3,300 Degrees During Three Commencement Ceremonies for Class of 2025
The Class of 2025 includes 1,000 undergraduates and 2,300 graduate students hailing from 47 states, 23 countries, and 140 cities and towns across Connecticut. World-renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee will give the Commencement address on Saturday.
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Charging Ahead: University of New Haven Accepts Northeast Conference Membership Invite
The University of New Haven has accepted a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference (NEC) Council of Presidents and will officially join the league on July 1, 2025. The announcement was made today by NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris and University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D.
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University of New Haven Announces Partnership with Hartford HealthCare to Operate On-Campus Health Center, Expand Virtual Care Opportunities for Students
New affiliation will also feature Connecticut's largest healthcare network overseeing the university’s counseling and psychological services and athletic training for student-athletes.
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University of New Haven Signs Transformative Articulation Agreement with CT State Community College
Partnership provides guaranteed admissions to the University of New Haven for graduates of CT State Community College who meet certain academic requirements.
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University of New Haven Receives $10 Million Gift to Support New On-Campus Building for Pompea College of Business
Transformational donation from alumnus and successful business executive Dennis Martin '81 will support the development of an 80,000-square-foot facility that will advance the University's commitment to innovation and maximizing graduates' return on investment.
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University of New Haven’s Pompea College of Business Becomes First Official Higher Education Partner of Major League Baseball’s New York Mets
The partnership will include student site visits, mentorship opportunities, and course collaborations with the Mets, and the university’s brand will also be showcased in the team’s digital content.
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Passing of Devoted University Benefactor Sam Bergami Jr. ’85 EMBA, ’02 Hon.
President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D. shared the sad news that one of the University’s most devoted benefactors passed away late last week.
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University of New Haven Helps Establish a Statewide Coalition of Universities, Industry and Public Service Partners Launching Connecticut AI Alliance
The University of New Haven took a leadership role in bringing together a group including 16 academic institutions and six community organizations and nonprofit agencies that will collaborate with the goal of establishing Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.
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University of New Haven Launches Innovative Internship Signing Bonus Program
Beginning this summer, a new donor-supported initiative will provide financial support to all undergraduates who successfully complete a qualified internship. Nearly 350 undergraduate internships were completed during the Fall 2024 semester.
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Advancing Violence Prevention: University of New Haven Faculty Secure Prestigious Grant
A team of three faculty members from the University of New Haven has been awarded a highly competitive National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant to conduct a five-year evaluation of Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives (CVIPI) in New Haven.
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Donor Triples Commitment to University of New Haven’s Afghan Women’s Scholars Program
Henrik Nielsen, a Scandinavian business executive, has significantly increased his original seven-figure gift, enabling the University to support 42 Afghan women seeking to continue their education in the United States.