University News
University of New Haven Acquires Railroad Salvage Building and Land Adjacent to Main Campus
The 130,000 square-foot-building and 12-acre lot will be reimagined to create a pioneering Research and Development Center.
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Blog
Political Science Major Reflects on Why He Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jordan Harris ’21, president of the University’s NAACP chapter who is active in the work of the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion, discusses the lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message and why it still resonates today.
January 27, 2020
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an important opportunity to reflect on what we are doing – as individuals and as a society – to make our country better for all people – regardless of race or ethnicity. As individuals, I believe we have a responsibility to reflect on our history and ask how we can make life better for those around us.
Dr. King’s goal of liberation and equality for black people is something we’re still fighting for today. While I don’t know how he would feel about our overall progress, I believe he would want us to reflect on our morality.
"Although racism still exists today, Dr. King’s message lives on."Jordan Harris ’21
What makes this holiday so meaningful is that Dr. King’s nonviolent movement had opposition from political leaders, the FBI, and a large majority of people, but as we reflect back on history, those same institutions that tried to bring him down now celebrate him and his impact.
Dr. King is quoted by many today and remembered for his famous "I Have A Dream Speech." What is forgotten, though, in that same speech is his mention of police brutality and economic inequality. We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. because he believed in what he’s fighting for.
Although racism still exists today, Dr. King’s message lives on.
Recent News
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Blog
Lessons in Leadership and Impact with President Frederiksen and Successful Alum
In an engaging fireside chat with the University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., Frank Martire ’77 MBA, an esteemed business leader, philanthropist, and advocate for higher education, shared insights on leadership, navigating challenges, and staying true to your values in a complex world.
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Blog
Reflecting on Living and Learning Abroad: Experiences from Prato, Italy
Students share their transformative moments from studying at the University’s Prato campus during the Fall 2024 semester.