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University of New Haven Welcomes 15 New Corporate Partners, Doubling Network of Cutting-Edge Industry Collaborators

October 13, 2026

Over the last month, a wide range of organizations have joined the University’s growing Corporate Partners Program, creating new pathways for real-world collaborations and internship and job opportunities.

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The University of New Haven is pleased to announce that it has welcomed another 15 total number of corporate partners to 28. The newest Corporate Partners include:

The Corporate Partnership Program connects employers with the University's talented students, faculty expertise, applied-research capabilities, workforce-development resources, and industry-engagement opportunities through . The program is designed to create mutually beneficial relationships that strengthen talent pipelines, accelerate innovation, and support business growth.

The newest corporate partners represent diverse sectors of advanced manufacturing, materials science, engineering, construction products, communications technology, and innovation, as well as a local news organization and a first-of-its-kind program that provides college scholarship support to Greater New Haven students, further expanding opportunities for student engagement, experiential learning, internships, industry-sponsored projects, and workforce development initiatives.

"Our Corporate Partnership Program continues to grow because employers recognize the significant value of building deeper relationships with the University," said , Vice President of Corporate Partnerships & Innovation and Executive Director of The Elevation Center. "We are excited to welcome our newest partners to our network. These companies and organizations share our commitment to innovation, workforce development, and preparing students to be Better Than Ready® for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow's economy."

The University's Corporate Partnership Program offers organizations a streamlined way to engage across multiple areas of collaboration, including:

  • Internships, co-ops, and experiential-learning opportunities
  • Talent recruitment and workforce pipeline development
  • Industry-sponsored projects and applied research
  • Executive education and workforce upskilling
  • Faculty and industry collaboration
  • Campus engagement, guest lectures, and advisory participation

The newest corporate partners join a growing network that includes industry leaders from the manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, consulting, technology, and business services sectors. Together, these partnerships help create real-world learning experiences for students while providing employers with access to emerging talent and university resources.

The expansion of the Corporate Partnership Program is an important component of The Elevation Center's "One Front Door" approach, which provides industry partners a single point of access to the full capabilities of the University of New Haven. Through this model, companies can engage with students, faculty, centers of excellence, workforce initiatives, applied research teams, and innovation programs through one coordinated relationship.

“As the University prepares for the opening of The Elevation Center in 2027, the continued growth of the Corporate Partnership Program reflects increasing employer interest in collaborating with higher education to solve business challenges, develop talent, and drive innovation,� added Lavoie.

Contact

Dave Cranshaw
Director of Communications & Public Relations

DCranshaw@newhaven.edu (203) 479-4235