By Michael P. Walsh
Special to the Voice
With ceremonial gold-plated shovels in tow, Mayor Dorinda Borer joined University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen and other university leaders to break ground on the new on-campus home of the Pompea College of Business at Martin Family Hall on Sept. 18.
Borer touted the four-story, 50,000-square-foot business school, to be built on the hill at the university’s southeast entrance off Campbell Avenue, as a “true game changer” for West Haven and a “bold step forward” for the university.
More than 300 alums, benefactors, board members, students, faculty and staff attended the ceremony.
“This is a historic day: The University of New Haven is on the move,” Frederiksen told the audience.
“This world-class space will be a powerhouse for learning, artificial intelligence technology and economic growth,” said Borer, a UNH graduate and former adjunct professor.
The mayor applauded Frederiksen for bringing the business school back to the university’s main campus on West Haven’s thriving Campbell Avenue corridor. She also praised him for shaping the next generation of global business leaders and strengthening the growing partnership between town and gown.
Officials said the Pompea College of Business at Martin Family Hall is expected to open in July 2028.
The $45 million, state-of-the-art building will feature an advanced financial trading room, an AI analytics lab and space for local business collaborations to bridge the gap between classroom study and corporate practice.
Borer said the city building permit fees alone for the project are estimated at $600,000, a significant investment for the property UNH has owned since 1960.
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