The University of New Haven (UNH) is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational university located in West Haven, Connecticut, which borders the larger city of New Haven and Long Island Sound. U.S. News & World Report has named the University the 100th best university in the northeastern United States as well as in the top tier of engineering programs nationwide in its annual "America's Best Colleges" rankings. Between its main campus in West Haven and its graduate school campus in Orange, Connecticut, the University is situated on approximately 122 acres of land. Combining a liberal arts education with professional training, the University comprises five degree-granting colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the Tagliatela College of Engineering, the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, and the College of Lifelong & eLearning for adult and online students.
From 2006-2011, the University's undergraduate and graduate student enrollment increased by 28% and as of fall 2011 totaled over 6,000 students.
The University is a member of the Northeast-10 Conference and its mascot is the Charger, a medieval war horse. In 2008-2009, new student applications increased 100 percent. New facilities include the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center, Soundview residence hall and the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science.
Situated on about 75 acres overlooking the Connecticut shoreline the main campus is 90 minutes by train to New York City and 2 ½ hours from Boston. Six satellite campuses are located in New London, CT (on the campus of Mitchell College), Waterbury, CT, Shelton, CT, Newington, CT, Albuquerque, NM, and Prato, Italy.
History
The University of New Haven was founded in 1920 as the New Haven YMCA Junior College, a division of Northeastern University, which shared buildings, laboratories, and faculty members at Yale University, for nearly forty years.
Milestones
- 1920 - New Haven YMCA Junior College founded as a branch of Northeastern University
- 1923 - First associate degrees awarded
- 1926 - Received state charter as "New Haven College"
- 1948 - Received accreditation by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
- 1958 - Received authorization to offer bachelor of science degrees in business and engineering
- 1960 - Moved to West Haven to site of former country orphanage, Ellis C. Maxcy Hall
- 1965 - Constructed Student Center
- 1966 - Received accreditation for baccalaureate programs
- 1968 - Constructed engineering building
- 1969 - Opened graduate school program; constructed first residence hall
- 1970 - Renamed "University of New Haven"
- 1971 - Added athletic complex
- 1974 - Constructed Marvin K. Peterson Library
- 1975 - Purchased Harugari Hall
- 1985 - Acquired Arbeiter Maenner Chor
- 1991 - Constructed new building for admissions
- 1995 - Relocation of Southeastern Branch to Mitchell College in New London
- 2012 - Opened the satellite campus in Prato, Italy
Academic Overview
Approximately 33% of students are enrolled in arts and sciences, 21% in business, 12% in engineering, and 34% in criminal justice and forensic sciences.
A number of the University's undergraduate degree programs have been nationally recognized, most notably the nationally accredited engineering programs, forensic science, criminal justice, marine biology, and music and sound recording, as well as music industry. The College of Arts and Sciences' theatre program was selected to host the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in January 2012.
Campus Buildings
The University of New Haven currently houses 35 campus buildings, including the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science - and the newest building, North Hall.
Residence Halls
The University of New Haven offers 14 on- and off-campus, University-sponsored residence halls. They consist of:
- 1132/1136 Campbell Ave
- Bergami Hall
- Bethel Hall
- Bixler Hall
- Botwinik Hall
- Dunham Hall
- Forest Hills
- Main Street Condominiums
- Ruden Street Apartments
- Savin Court
- Sheffield Hall
- Celentano Hall
- Winchester Hall
- Westside Hall
Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science
The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science opened on the campus of the University of New Haven in the fall of 1998. Dr. Henry C. Lee has been a member of the UNH faculty since 1975.
The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science was dedicated on October 15, 2010 and consists of a crime scene center, crisis management center, museum, laboratories, classrooms, a 104-seat lecture hall, and Dr. Henry C. Lee's office.
The Institute is also known for holding multiple lectures and classes throughout the year, all of which are taught by practitioners with forensic experience. Popular and often recurring topics include Crime Scene and Evidence Photography, Death and Homicide Investigation, Advanced Blood Stain and Pattern Analysis, and many others.
There are specialties in interdisciplinary research, training, testing, consulting, and education in forensic science, and is able to accomplish this by housing 6 centers of excellence:
- the National Cold Case Center
- the Learning Center
- the Forensic and Emergency Crisis Management Command Center
- an Advanced Technology Center
- the National Crime Scene Training Center
- a Research and Training Center
Athletics
DellaCamera Stadium is the official sport stadium for the University's football team as well as other various sporting events.
Division II Sports
UNH is a member of the Northeast-10 NCAA Division II Athletic Conference. The UNH Chargers compete in 17 varsity sports. In 2008-2009, the Chargers had 10 student-athletes earn Academic All-Conference Honors, and three earned Academic-All American honors. Over the same period, UNH athletic teams completed more than 3,000 hours of community service.
There are 14 NCAA Division II athletic sports offered at the University of New Haven. They are football, women's volleyball, baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's track & field, women's lacrosse, softball, and women's tennis.
Football
UNH is currently ranked the 3rd best D2 football team in Super Region I and #8 in the United States. The Chargers play at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium on the campus of the University of New Haven.
The 2012 season brought the UNH Chargers a final 10-1 record and a bye week into the NCAA second round playoff game, for their first and only loss of the season.
On January 7, 2013, UNH football head coach Peter Rossomando was named the 2012 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year for Division II. Liberty Mutual recognizes coaches for "sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility, and excellence on and off the field."
Volleyball
UNH is ranked the best D2 women's volleyball team in the East. The 2012 season gave the UNH Chargers a final 30-2 record, the second best record in terms of winning percentage in program history, and 27-match winning streak. The season ended with a 3-1 loss to Indianapolis in the Elite Eight at the UWF Field House in Pensacola, FL.
Recreational Sports
Intramurals at the University of New Haven change throughout the year but consist of many sports. Additionally, UNH offers multiple club sports that do not compete at the Division II level, yet may still compete regionally.
Club Sports
- Bowling
- Dodgeball
- Field Hockey (Women's)
- Frisbee
- Gymnastics
- Martial Arts
- Lacrosse (Men's)
- Ice Hockey
- Paintball
- Quidditch
- Rugby
- Surf, Ski, Snowboard
- Wrestling
Intramurals
- 3v3 Basketball (CoRec Pro, CoRec Semi-Pro)
- 4v4 Volleyball (CoRec Pro, CoRec Semi-Pro, Men's Pro, Men's Semi-Pro, Women's Pro, Women's Semi-Pro)
- Indoor Soccer (CoRec Pro, CoRec Semi-Pro, Men's Pro, Men's Semi-Pro, Women's Pro)
- Kickball (Open)
- Pickleball (Singles, Doubles, Women's)
- Racquetball (Men's)
- Softball (CoRec Pro, CoRec Semi-Pro, Men's Pro, Men's Semi-Pro, Women's)
Student organizations
UNH has 160 clubs and organizations as of February 2013.
USGA
The Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) at the University of New Haven houses all of the University's recognized student organizations (RSOs). Offices are located on the top floor of Bartels Hall, the University's Student Center.
The Legislature is composed of two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives is composed of the top 20 clubs and organizations and the Senate is composed of 23 Senators elected by the Student body. The Executive Branch is composed of the President, Senior Vice President, Vice President of Operations, Treasurer, Executive Assistant and Sergeant-at-Arms and are collectively known as the Executive Board responsible for the management of the affairs of the USGA.
SCOPE
The Student Committee of Programming Events (SCOPE) is a student-run programming organization made up of several committees: Comedy and Lecture, Day Programming, Film, Halloween & Spring Carnival, Special Events, Technology, Publicity and Weekend Programming.
Charger Bulletin
The Charger Bulletin is the official, student-run newspaper at the University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut since 1938. It is published weekly in a broadsheet format.
The newspaper's articles express student opinion and news from a student's point of view. It covers on-campus and off-campus events; local, national, and important international news stories; and features political editorials, comics, and entertainment reviews. Features include the sarcastic "The Charger Battery", which recaps the week at the University of New Haven.
Both undergraduates and graduates write for the paper. The Bulletin comes out weekly on Wednesdays while classes are in session. The paper version of the Bulletin is distributed for free throughout the campus of UNH, and is also published online.
The Bulletin has historically been active in College Night, an event for all local college students that takes place in the Broadway area of downtown New Haven, Connecticut. Colleges involved include UNH, Yale University, Southern Connecticut State University, and Albertus Magnus College.
Chariot Yearbook
The Chariot Yearbook is a student-run yearbook at the University of New Haven tasked with producing the University's annual yearbook. Typically the Chariot Yearbook highlights: the graduating class, the recognized student organizations, and several campus wide events and celebrations.
WNHU
The university's non-commercial radio station, WNHU-FM, first signed onto the air at 1600 EDT on July 4, 1973.
WNHU is broadcast on 88.7 FM. WNHU is considered the best college radio station in the state of Connecticut according to the New Haven Advocate, which has awarded the station "Best College Radio Station" for over 6 consecutive years.
WNHU is known for eclectic programming with shows ranging from new music, rock, gospel, funk, and talk shows to specialty formats such as polka and Irish music. Unlike many college or community radio stations where DJs change frequently, some WNHU personalities have hosted shows for years, many of whom are UNH alumni.
On June 4, 2013, WNHU broadcast an 11-hour live set featuring DJs of the founding decade of the station. This day-long event, which was held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST was in celebration of the station's 40th anniversary. WNHU first broadcast live on the air on June 4, 1973.
Black Student Union
The University of New Haven Black Student Union (BSU) was established in 1973 and was the first student organization on the university's campus for students of color.
Like most other Black Student Unions on college campuses at that time, UNH's Black Student Union was born out of the Civil Rights Movement and was proactive in generating change on campus including cultural awareness programs, requesting African American History courses, and working closely with fraternities and sororities.
The Black Student Union is one of the most significant club/organization to influence cultural awareness through its programming all year, collaboration with other cultural clubs/organizations, and specifically through its Black History Month events.
On April 6, 2013, the Black Student Union celebrated its 40th anniversary during the annual Sankofa Ball held during the University's Black and Latino Alumni Weekend.
Notable alumni
The University of New Haven currently has nearly 50,000 alumni.
- Ameera al-Taweel (Saudi Princess)
- Patrick Arnold (Steroid Chemistry)
- Steve Bedrosian (Baseball)
- Harry Boatswain (Football)
- Cameron Drew (Baseball)
- Don Fertman (Chief Development Officer, Subway)
- Vivian Davis Figures (Politician)
- Lawrence P. Flanagan (Former Chief Marketing Officer, MasterCard Worldwide
- Darren M. Haynes, SportsCenter Anchor at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut
- Wayne Johnsen (Boxing)
- Dean Lombardi (NHL general manager of Los Angeles Kings)
- James McCaffrey (Actor)
- Miles McPherson (Football)
- Selim Noujaim (Politician)
- John M. Picard (Mayor of West Haven, CT)
- Michael J. Rubio (Politician)
- L. Timothy Ryan (Master Chef)
- Adrian Serioux (Soccer)
- Tony Sparano (Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Line Coach of the Oakland Raiders; Former NFL Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins, Former Offensive Coordinator of the New York Jets)
- Roberto Taylor (Soccer)
- Dave Wallace (Baseball)
- Howard Wurzak (Founder, Chairman, CEO of Wurzak Hotel Group; President and CEO of the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue)
Faculty and Staff
UNH has 522 faculty members, 83% of whom hold the highest degree in their field. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 16:1. The University has nearly 500 staff members, making the total number of faculty and staff 1,022.
Notable professors
- Murray Krugman (Professor of Music Industry, Music and Sound Recording) - Produced Blue Öyster Cult's (Don't Fear) The Reaper; co-produced with Hit Me With Your Best Shot lyricist Eddie Schwartz
- Dr. Henry C. Lee (Lecturer, Former Professor of Forensic Science) - Worked on famous cases such as the JonBenét Ramsey murder, the Helle Crafts woodchipper murder, the O.J. Simpson and Laci Peterson cases, the post-9/11 forensic investigation, the Beltway sniper shootings and the reinvestigation of the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
- Christopher Reba (Professor of Music and Sound Recording) - Grammy judge, professional musician, and record producer.
- Dr. Michael Morris (Professor of Psychology) - Author of Evaluation Ethics for Best Practice: Cases and Commentaries, Poverty and Public Policy, and Myths about the Powerless.
- Dr. R. Laurence Davis (Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences) - Geologist and environmental educator. Chair of the Geological Society of America's Division on Geology and Society; Chief Scientist for the Northeastern Cave Conservancy. Serves on the American Camp Association's Committee on Children in Nature.
- Dr. Carmela Cuomo (Professor of Marine Biology) - Former Director of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission; principal investigator in Long Island Sound lobster die-off.
- Dr. Ibrahim Baggili (Professor of Computer Science) - Former Director of the Advanced Cyber Forensics Research Laboratory at Zayed University, and former researcher at Purdue University's CERIAS. Dr. Baggili is a rising scientist in the area of Cyber Forensics and is noted for his multidisciplinary research approach in both the computer and social sciences as they relate to cyber forensics and cyber crime. Dr. Baggili is also known for his entrepreneurial skills as he has led multiple different startup initiatives such as Tawilati.com (a real-time online, cloud system for table reservations).
References
External links
- Official website
- Official athletics website
- Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science
- The Charger Bulletin
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