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.
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High school students from across the country immersed themselves in forensic science through the University of New Haven’s CSI Academy, gaining hands-on experience in labs, lectures, and mock crime-scene investigations.
September 11, 2025
Each summer, high school students arrive at the University of New Haven for a unique, immersive experience that blends science, investigation, and teamwork. The Summer Youth Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Academy introduces aspiring forensic scientists to the realities of evidence collection and analysis, from laboratory techniques to fieldwork in the University’s CSI house.
This year, the program welcomed students from across the United States, including California, Minnesota, and Maryland, as well as from Connecticut and across the Northeast. For Maria Torre, M.S, a senior lecturer in forensic science in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, and coordinator of the Academy, the national participation created new opportunities for learning.
“Students from around the country have different experiences with forensic science classes in high school and with internships,” Prof. Torre explained. “When a student from Connecticut hears about the internship experiences of a classmate from Minnesota or California, they begin to think about opportunities in other areas of the country.”
Prof. Torre emphasized that her approach to the Academy changes each year, shaped by student feedback. She has added more group learning opportunities, which she believes make a lasting impact. “When they have a shared experience like this, it continues throughout the week and shows during their mock scene presentations for family,” she said.
The Academy schedule is full of opportunities for students to explore different aspects of forensic science. In the laboratory, they worked with biological evidence, alternate light sources, footwear impressions, fingerprints, and fracture matches.
“The exciting moments of camp come during the lab exercises when I can hear students say, ‘Oh wow!’ or ‘That’s so cool!’” Prof. Torre said. “They get excited about the exercises we do that use the alternate light sources and Luminol that make biological stains glow. It’s their time to do what they’ve seen on TV.”
On another day, students met with special agents from the FBI New Haven field office’s Evidence Response Team. The agents shared their own career journeys and gave students a closer look at what it takes to serve as forensic scene examiners in federal investigations.
By the end of the two week-long sessions, students had the chance to put their new knowledge into action. At the University’s CSI house, they investigated mock crime scenes and then presented their findings to family and friends. “It’s a chance for them to show off what they’ve learned and apply the skills they’ve practiced all week,” Torre said.
Beyond the excitement for the forensic science field, Torre believes the CSI Academy offers a glimpse into the future.
“Early exposure to forensic concepts can happen in high schools, but sometimes teachers, not through any fault of their own, aren’t prepared to teach students about the forensic application of natural sciences,” she said. “Having a program like this in a college setting allows students to see themselves at a university, in a forensic science program, literally in the same lab spaces they would be in while attending our university.”
Exposure to professional speakers also inspires students to think differently about what is possible. “Meeting agents from the FBI Evidence Response Team allows students to think about career options and goals that they might not think are attainable,” Prof. Torre said.
The Academy is also a team effort. Prof. Torre made a point to recognize those who make the program run smoothly behind the scenes. “I would like to thank my lab assistants, Forensic Technology graduate students Christina Failla ’26 M.S. and Nicole Mead ’26 M.S., for helping to prep and clean our lab spaces during the week. Without them, this camp would be far more difficult for me to manage as a solo instructor,” she said.
She also praised the guest speakers who continually dedicate time to students. “I would like to thank the agents from the FBI New Haven field office Evidence Response Team who continue to accept every opportunity to interact with students who attend the CSI Academy,” Prof. Torre said.
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