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Fouzia Noor â26 MPH and Reyusha Chalise â26 MPH reflect on publishing public health research, presenting at a national conference, and developing as emerging researchers through mentorship opportunities in the WeEmbody Lab.
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Heading into Commencement, we asked Dora Crespo â26 a few questions about her time as a Charger and what her plans are for the future.
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Longtime professor, campus minister, and alumnus Martin J. OâConnor â76, Hon. â26 inspired the University of New Havenâs newest graduates with a heartfelt Commencement address centered on gratitude, courage, and service. ËÄÉ«AV also celebrated Prof. OâConnorâs decades of impact on the Charger community with the presentation of an honorary doctorate and the announcement of a new endowed scholarship in his name.
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Nearly 2,000 students were awarded degrees during the 2026 Graduate and Doctoral Commencement Ceremony.
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Heading into Commencement, we asked Eren Sarikaya â26 a few questions about his time spent here at the University of New Haven and his plans for the future.
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Charger Blogger Beatrice Glaviano â26 reflects on her journey from joining a summer undergraduate research fellowship to earning the School of Health Sciencesâ Excellence in Innovation & Research Award for her work exploring microplastics and human health.
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Jamesha Barrett â26 MPH received a national public health research award at the 2026 Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) conference, where she presented research on addressing food insecurity among international graduate students.
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Heading into Commencement, we asked Sheraud Wilder â26 a few questions about his time spent at the University of New Haven and his plans for the future.
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The Class of 2026 includes more than 1,100 undergraduates and nearly 2,000 graduate students hailing from 46 states, 31 countries, and 152 cities and towns across Connecticut. Long-time University of New Haven professor Martin J. OâConnor, a member of the New Haven Fire Department for three decades who retired as chief, will give the Commencement address on Saturday.
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For Imani Cooper â26, her experience as a student has been about more than classes and textbooks. ËÄÉ«AVâs innovative Nashville Study Away Program, hands-on internships, and alumni connections all gave her real-world experience that continues to shape her future in the music industry.
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Alexis Fernandez â26 reflects on her growth at the University and the decisions that shaped the journey of the Class of 2026 to Commencement.
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Sravan Chowdary Gogineni â26 M.S. reflects on overcoming early challenges as an International student at the University of New Haven and how discipline, sport, and community shaped his graduate journey.
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Mia Ribellino â25, â26 M.S. shares her journey from growing up attending homecoming with her father George Ribellino â95 to joining him as a proud alum, highlighting tradition and lifelong Charger pride.
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Jailene Resto â26 looks back on her journey from first-year uncertainty to preparing to graduate, sharing a heartfelt reflection on community, and inspiring words about what comes next.
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Oluwatoyosi Tomiwa Kehinde â26 reflects on her time at the University of New Haven and how her involvement in the campus radio station WNHU helped her discover her voice.
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Graduating Charger Beatrice Glaviano â26 shares honest regrets, personal growth, and advice for students just getting started or still finding their way.
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University of New Haven MPH candidates showcased community-centered and data-driven research at UConnâs Health Equity Symposium. Their work highlights how lived experiences and social determinants shape health outcomes.
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University of New Haven MPH candidates presented research at the Connecticut Public Health Associationâs annual conference, exploring critical issues in community health, behavioral patterns, and health equity.
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Ronnie Scarpa â25, â26 M.S. earned the top spot in the solo bracket of an immersive Capture the Flag competition hosted at the BSidesCT cybersecurity conference.
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From campus traditions to supportive faculty, Siddhi Kawa â26 MS shares the experiences that made her time as an international graduate student meaningful and transformative.
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Beatrice Glaviano â26 reflects on EMT life, learning assistant work, and what she hopes to carry into her final semester.
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Katelyn Beach â25, â26 MBA reflects on her hands-in collaboration with the programâs founder and how Uccountabilityâs goal-setting and peer-based model can shape student growth, leadership development, and community at the University of New Haven.
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ËÄÉ«AV of New Havenâs Department of Music, Theater, and Dance recently hosted its first ever Senior Playback, featuring capstone presentations and a showcase spearheaded by the Audio Engineering Society in collaboration with the Music Industry Club.
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Supported by the Bartels family, the Hatfield Scholars Program continues its mission of recognizing students who excel in the classroom and who uplift the Charger community.
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Master of Public Health (MPH) candidates presented capstone research focused on community needs and health equity at the New England Rural Health Association Conference.
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Aurora Sherman â27 and Sharon Varughese â26 share how competing in the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition pushed them outside their comfort zones and opened new opportunities. Their reflections highlight how hands-on learning and faculty support help develop skills and influence career directions.
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Jamesha Barrett â26 MPH reflects on how presenting her research at the American Public Health Associationâs Annual Convention and earning a top-student recognition strengthened her confidence, deepened her commitment to health equity, and highlighted the power of community-engaged research at the University of New Haven.
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Through her senior thesis, Jennifer Arena â26 is transforming a small patch of land behind Celentano Hall into an ecosystem that invites beneficial insects, inspires sustainability, and connects the University of New Haven to the broader environmental community.
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Groundbreaking research by University of New Haven doctoral candidate Tarek Ibrahim â23 M.S., â26 Ph.D. earned him national recognition among finalists from Stanford, Cornell, Northwestern, and the University of Michigan.
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University of New Haven MPH candidates earned all three of the Society for Public Health Educationâs 21st Century Student Scholarships at the organizationâs 2025 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.
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Master of Public Health students recently put classroom learning into action during a hands-on workshop with the New Haven Health Departmentâs Environmental Health team. The experience gave students an inside look at how local public health professionals detect and prevent lead exposure in the community.
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Through the Universityâs study abroad program in Prato, Isaura Franco â26 discovered new confidence, community, and perspectives.
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For former physician Vandana Maurya â26 MHA, the University of New Haven has provided the foundation for leading healthcare transformation from the inside out.
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University of New Haven students embarked on a two-week study abroad program, immersing themselves in Kenyaâs wetlands, forests, and wildlife reserves while learning from global experts and the local community members.
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Meet Beatrice Glaviano â26, a nutrition sciences major, with a pre-medical studies designation, and an intrepid Charger Blogger, as she shares reflections and real talk to start the semester.
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Dominic Marchall â26 shares what it was like attending the Tow Youth Justice Instituteâs Pathways to Success conference and the powerful voices that shaped the experience.
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Communications major Gabriella Pinto â26 shares how an extra-credit assignment became an award-winning piece and a personal turning point.