Tagliatela College of Engineering News
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Faculty Members Recognized for Excellence In and Out of Classroom
The University community proudly celebrated the excellence of 11 faculty members at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing their dedication to their students, their educational journeys, and their future success.
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Longstanding University of New Haven Benefactor Pledges $1 Million to Establish Engineering Scholarship for New Haven County Students
Board of Governors member Stephen Tagliatela ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™13 Hon., together with his siblings Patricia and Louis, has committed a $1 million gift that will expand access for top engineering talent in New Haven County and help strengthen ConnecticutÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s tech future.
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Grad Student Commencement Speaker Encourages Classmates: ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ˜It is Our Turn to Pay it ForwardÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™
The University of New Haven recognized its newest graduates who earned master's and doctoral degrees during two ceremonies as part of its 2025 Commencement. The celebrations included special messages shared by graduates who were selected through a competitive process to address their fellow graduates.
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Data Science Graduate Student Found Strength, Community, and a New Home at the University of New Haven
After moving from Ghana to pursue her masterÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s in data science, Fali Honutse ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™25 M.S. experienced more than academic success ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ” she built lasting connections, an unwavering resilience, and a true sense of belonging.
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Group of Exemplary Undergrads Prepare for Summer of Intensive Research Projects
Nine Chargers were selected to participate in this yearÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. They will collaborate with faculty on research ranging from the impact of microplastics, the financial implications of ethical uses of AI, and potential discriminatory practices in the hiring of educators.
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Bridging Academia and Industry: How a Computer Science Professor is Preparing Students for Real-World Success
Selected for a prestigious national fellowship, Mehdi Mekni, Ph.D., is leading efforts to transform computer science education through industry partnerships, stackable credentials, and workforce-driven learning.
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Students Created Web Apps, Video Games and AI-Generated Navigation Systems at the UniversityÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s First Hackathon
Industry sponsors called HackNewHaven a resounding success as students from universities across Connecticut and Massachusetts collaborated, developed tech products, and presented their innovations as part of the student-run hackathon.
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University of New Haven Helps Establish a Statewide Coalition of Universities, Industry and Public Service Partners Launching Connecticut AI Alliance
The University of New Haven took a leadership role in bringing together a group including 16 academic institutions and six community organizations and nonprofit agencies that will collaborate with the goal of establishing Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.
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University of New Haven Finishes Second in Regional Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition
For the fifth time, the Tagliatela College of Engineering hosted the New England regionals of a global penetration testing competition. Eight universities competed in an event that is so real-world specific that cybersecurity companies vie to hire students who take part.
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Tagliatela College of Engineering Inducts Two Outstanding Alumni and a Corporate Partner into its Hall of Fame
Kadmiel B. Adusei '20 M.S. was presented the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Anil Shah '86 M.S. received the Distinguished Lifetime Alumni Award, and RBC Bearings was presented with the Exemplary Partner Award.
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Engineering Professor Receives Major Grant to Advance Robotics Research
Dr. Shayok Mukhopadhyay and his team were awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to acquire advanced technology that pushes the boundaries of robotic exploration in hazardous environments.
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University of New Haven Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Lead Coalition Creating Workforce Development Program for Careers in AI and Cybersecurity
Funding from the National Security Agency supports an alliance that includes colleges and universities in five states nationwide.
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University of New Haven Continues to Strengthen its Reputation as a Destination for Cybersecurity Education
A Cyber Threat Intelligence Seminar on campus brought together a local financial institution, the North Haven Police Department, and a cybersecurity expert supporting the state of Connecticut to interact with graduate students.
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Creating Opportunities to Find a Career that Fits
Hundreds of Chargers took part in the UniversityÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s two-day Career Fair, talking with recruiters and employees from more than 100 companies, organizations, and agencies in the engineering, arts, business, healthcare, criminal justice, and nonprofit fields.
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University of New Haven Again Featured in Princeton Review's Go-To College Guidebook
As part of the University's profile, students described the Charger community as "caring and considerate" and said among its signature majors are many "amazing programs you cannot get anywhere else."
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Empowering Senior Citizens: Professor Leads Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar
Dr. Shivanjali Khare conducted a workshop at the New Haven Free Public Library to educate senior citizens on smart-device security and to help protect them from cyber threats.