InternalThe Charger Blog08/05/2026Fire Science Scholarship Named After Beloved Professor Hopes to Keep Deeply Rooted Local Fire Company’s Legacy AliveDuring a moving moment at Commencement longtime University of New Haven professor Marty O’Connor ’76,’26 Hon. learned that a scholarship was established in his honor to support future generations interested in pursuing a career in firefighting.Kaitlyn PinheiroOffice of Marketing and CommunicationsAugust 5, 2026Michael Bounasora, Prof. Marty O'Connor, and Leonard Adams Michael Bounasora (Steven's Heights), Prof. Marty O'Connor ’76,’26 Hon., and Leonard Adams (Steven's Heights).Newscollege-lee-collegenews-allnews-blogprogram-ug-fire-scienceyear-2026