The CT sports world lost a LEGEND on Friday. Longtime New Haven Baseball coach Frank "Porky" Viera passed away. I grew up wanting to play for Coach V, luckily got to meet him thru @wtnh & he didn't disappoint. A great coach, competitor & character. He'll be missed New Haven Chargers

Came across this tweet when I was searching for tributes on Porky. V and Chip had a good relationship built over time. I'm sure they are talking about the art of hitting right about now. #RIP

Legendary University of New Haven baseball coach Frank 'Porky' Vieira passes away at 91. We'll done by the master Mike Anthony ctinsider.com/sports/article…

⚡️ 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙂𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙐𝙋! ⚡️ Join us in welcoming the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 to the 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ‼️ University of New Haven x New Haven Chargers x #NECsports

💬 "Making the move to DI is a bold step, and we are honored that University of New Haven chose to take that step with us. From the start, it was clear that they share our values - putting academics, competitive excellence and student-athlete experience at the forefront." 🗣️ Noreen Morris

📣 Big day for the New Haven Chargers as University of New Haven Athletics is moving to Division I! We're proud to share we've accepted a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference' Council of Presidents to officially join the league on July 1, 2025. bit.ly/4m1tmw8

💬 "This move to the NEC & Division I positions the University for an exciting future — one consistent with the overall strategic focus on academic, professional and global return on investment." 🗣️ Jens Frederiksen, Ph. D. President, University of New Haven New Haven Chargers x #NECsports

💬 "The University of Haven's momentum under President Frederiksen's leadership aligns naturally with our transition to Division I and the Northeast Conference." 🗣️ Devin Crosby Director of Athletics, New Haven Chargers University of New Haven x #NECsports

Big day at New Haven Chargers WTNH News 8 Ted Hotaling Christopher Pincince Chris Celano

President Frederiksen is representing the University at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, an invitation-only event bringing together senior U.S. and Saudi government officials, Fortune 500 CEOs, global investors, and innovators. bit.ly/4kfdPaj

Our Class of 2025 includes 1,000 undergrads & 2,300 grad students hailing from 47 states, 23 countries & 140 cities and towns across #Connecticut. World-renowned forensic scientist Dr. Dr. Henry C. Lee gives the Commencement address on Saturday. #UNewHaven2025 bit.ly/43dBC3t

Our 2025 Commencement celebration begins this morning. Get all the details and watch the ceremonies live on our Commencement website --> bit.ly/4mkjihY Share your well wishes for our newest grads! #UNewHaven2025

We awarded more than 2,300 graduate degrees today during two Commencement ceremonies. Congrats, Chargers! We're proud of what you have accomplished and can't wait to see what you achieve in the future! #UNewHaven2025

Among the grads we’re celebrating at today’s Commencement is Kelsey Ann McDonnell ’25. "The University of New Haven helped me so much in furthering my career and becoming the best version of myself," she says. Read about her journey as a Charger --> bit.ly/4jbJpoH

Photos: University of New Haven celebrates the Class of 2025, including Doug the Pug trib.al/NpaeALI

Thank you for helping us celebrate our newest grads! #UNewHaven2025

Charging Ahead.

In honor of Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and celebrate their lives and legacies.

Dog Influencer Doug the Pug Receives 'Truly Unique' Honorary Degree in Unexpected Field (Exclusive) people.com/doug-the-pug-r…

President Jens Frederiksen will be a guest this week on News12CT 's "Power and Politics." Hosted by Mark Sudol, it airs Saturday, 2:30 pm. Dr. Frederiksen will talk about the latest developments at #UNewHaven, including plans to establish a branch campus in #SaudiArabia.