In December 2024, the University of New Haven acquired the Railroad Salvage property in West Haven. The acquisition included the existing 130,000 square-foot building as well as the surrounding 12-acre lot located directly across from the university’s main campus.
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In this spirit of bridging the divide between higher education and industry, the university intends to use the Railroad Salvage property to establish a pioneering research and development center that focuses on the state of Connecticut’s advanced manufacturing industries and the key intersection of university research, innovation, and workforce development.
"Our new Research and Development Center will serve as a focal point for private industries to engage the university on an entirely new level," said President Frederiksen. "By establishing a physical presence on campus, companies will have direct access to students, research, and innovation in a manner that will inspire new opportunities and untapped synergies. Programming the Center will remain a dynamic and ongoing process as projects and research agendas continually evolve. We are beyond excited about the possibilities for the Center and the multitude of ways that industries and organizations can partner to prepare the next generation of an elite global workforce."