E-NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS DECEMBER 2018
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN’S M.S. IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION
Appeal Banner
The University of New Haven is the only CAHME-accredited institution in the area encompassing New York City, Boston, and Syracuse and is one of just four such institutions in New England. (photo: Defining Studios)
The University of New Haven’s graduate program in healthcare administration has become the only program in Connecticut presently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The University joins an elite group of CAHME-accredited institutions in the U.S. – including Boston University, Cornell University, Columbia University, and Johns Hopkins University, among others – that are committed to academic excellence, competency-based education, and continuous quality improvement in healthcare administration education.

READ MORE »
Appeal Banner
Matthew Schmidt, Ph.D. accepting the Bucknall Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Matthew Schmidt receives 2018 Bucknall Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Matthew Schmidt, an expert on U.S. military issues, Russia, and U.S. foreign policy in North Korea, is the fourth recipient of the prestigious honor that recognizes a gifted University of New Haven educator for excellence in and out of the classroom.

READ MORE »
Allen Love Jr. ’88, MPA ’90
LOVE AND MONEY
Allen Love Jr.’s first job out of the University of New Haven was behind bars. Just 22 years old and with a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Love was put in charge of a $12 million commissary budget at the Bridgeport Correctional Facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut, responsible for ordering inventory and authorizing payments. It was here that he discovered he had a felonious bent.

READ MORE »
Columbus House Inc, a homeless shelter in New Haven, Connecticut
University of New Haven Donates Furniture to Local Homeless Shelter
Laura Miller, the University’s director of energy and sustainability who coordinated a contribution to the Columbus House, discusses her efforts to reduce waste by giving back to the community and shares how students can get involved.

LEARN MORE »
Martina Hukel ’18 (right)
More Than Just A University
We’re a collection of diverse voices working every day to make the world a better place. There are thousands of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who contribute to making the University of New Haven great. Our goal is to bring you 100 of those stories by 2020 – to celebrate our Centennial and the culmination of The Charger Challenge.

100 STORIES FOR 100 YEARS »
Charles E. Pompea ’71, MBA ’90
Talking to Charles Pompea: Steel Yourself With Passion
Charles E. Pompea has served on the University of New Haven’s Board of Governors for over two decades. He is now in his second term as vice chair after an interim period as an emeritus Board member. The now-retired CEO and former owner of Primary Steel Inc., Pompea was awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Administration by the University. Here, he reflects on some life lessons learned along the way.

READ MORE »
Michael Hartnett ’69
Internationally Recognized Engineer Returns to Campus to Discuss Key to Success
A graduate of the University’s mechanical engineering program, Michael Hartnett is chairman, president, and chief executive officer of RBC Bearings, which he has helped build into an industry leader during his nearly three decades at the company. Hartnett returned to his alma mater to deliver the fall 2018 Bartels Lecture, the University’s most prestigious speaker series.

READ MORE »
READ MORE CHARGER NATION NEWS
UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
University Bookstore
Alumni Board of Directors
Athletics
NewHaven.edu
The Charger Challenge
UPCOMING EVENTS
dec
16
Winter Commencement Ceremony
The University of New Haven Alumni Association will welcome its newest members on Sunday, December 16, at the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center. | LEARN MORE »
feb
21
STEM Career Expo
The Career Development Center will host its STEM Career Expo on Thursday, February 21, at the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center. | LEARN MORE »
VIEW ALL UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
IN THE MEDIA | #SuccessStartsHere  
NEW HAVEN REGISTER
Jovin murder mystery continues 20 years later

WEST HAVEN – Dr. Henry C. Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, shares details about his involvement in the Jovin investigation. Lee was called upon to examine Jovin’s clothing and a soda can found in the bushes near her body. “I spent all of Christmas processing the evidence,” He says. “I tried my best.” | READ MORE »
Have an idea for a story? Have exciting news you'd like to share?
DID YOU KNOW?
As a graduate of the University of New Haven, you automatically become a member of the University of New Haven Alumni Association and join a community of more than 57,000 alumni. Your membership entitles you to a variety of benefits and services. We encourage you to take advantage of these exclusive alumni offers.
FEE WAIVER FOR CHILDREN OF ALUMNI
Did you know the University of New Haven offers application fee waivers to any prospective undergraduate student whose parent(s) graduated from the University?

For more details, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-342-5864, extension 7319, or email admissions@newhaven.edu. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity before the Early Application deadline on December 15!

LEARN MORE »
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CHARGERLINK
The Career Development Center (CDC) is here to help you. Looking for a new job, need help with your resume, searching for a student intern? Build your profile and take advantage of ChargerLink today.

LEARN MORE »
SEASON'S GREETINGS
Help us decorate the Alumni House with holiday cards from University of New Haven alumni around the country and world! Add us to your holiday card list this year and we will send you a sweet treat in return.

Cards can be mailed to:
University of New Haven
Office of Alumni Relations
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516

From all of us in the Office of Alumni Relations, we wish you a wonderful holiday and a happy new year.
Get Social With Us!


Office of Alumni Relations | University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road | West Haven, CT | 06516
alumni@newhaven.edu | www.newhaven.edu/alumni
Home | Email Preferences | Privacy Policy

View this email on the web