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On Feb. 13 in the Edgerton Atrium and Feb. 18 in the West Campus Atrium, Sacred Heart University Public Safety offered two free CPR training events in partnership with American Medical Response (AMR). The events covered topics such as recognizing cardiac arrest, how to properly call for help and how to perform CPR. “It is […]

The annual Academic Festival, set to be held on April 24 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. this year, has opened up applications to the Sacred Heart University (SHU) community. The university-wide event at West Campus will be followed by an awards ceremony and reception. Sponsored by the Committee for Student Research, the festival celebrates the […]

The College of Health Professions (CHP) recently named Dr. Jordan Schweidenback its inaugural associate dean for clinical and strategic partnerships, a new role created to expand real-world opportunities for students through stronger healthcare partnerships. Schweidenback brings experience as a clinician, healthcare administrator and academic leader. He previously served as program director for the Master of […]

“One of the things I always tell students is, ‘you never know where you’re going to end up.’ If you had asked me if I would ever be a dean, I would’ve said no, that was the last thing I was thinking of doing,” said Dr. David Taylor, dean of the Welch College of Business […]

Sacred Heart University seniors now have the opportunity to apply for the President’s 63 Senior Year Experience, a prestigious senior-year experience designed to help students reflect on their Pioneer Journey and prepare for life after graduation. The program includes five themed dinner conversations and a series of personal challenges tied to SHU’s foundational pillars. Applications […]

SantaCon, the holiday tradition of Fairfield, draws in crowds filled with college students and is set to make major changes to the operations of the event. Students of Sacred Heart University are concerned about whether they will be welcomed this year amid the changes.  Every year around the first Saturday of December, SantaCon is held […]

With the federal government reopening on Nov. 13 after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the nation is beginning to recover from weeks of stalled services. One of the most visible effects of the shutdown was the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to reduce flight operations by 10% at 40 of the country’s busiest […]

“Faculty are really concerned that the compact opens a door to vast meddling in academic freedom,” said Dr. Brian Stiltner, professor of theology and religious studies at Sacred Heart University (SHU) and secretary of the SHU chapter of the American Association of University Professors. “That’s really the top concern.” The Trump administration released a higher-education […]

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Sacred Heart University annual Thanksgiving Food Drive brings students and faculty together to help local families in need this holiday season. This event, hosted by the Office of Community Engagement, is one of Sacred Heart’s most rewarding events, and it allows the SHU community to reflect on what the holiday season […]

“Memory serves as a mirror,” said Rabbi Marcelo Kormis, Sacred Heart University’s Jewish chaplain. “Commemorating Kristallnacht at SHU is a powerful reminder about where violence and hatred can lead our society and what ordinary people can do to stop it.” Kristallnacht, known as “the night of broken glass,” was a state-sponsored anti-Jewish riot throughout Nazi […]

The contract of Sacred Heart University (SHU) President Dr. John Petillo has been extended through 2029. The Board of Trustees came to this decision during a series of meetings, which consisted of “thoughtful discussion and deliberation,” held the week of Oct. 13. The extension was announced in an email sent to the SHU community on […]

“It is the most rewarding project I have worked on during my 17 years at Sacred Heart because it has developed from an idea to a fully flourishing community of dedicated student editors who bring their talents and passion to each issue,” said Prof. Marie Hulme, faculty advisor of HeartLines. As HeartLines Magazine nears the […]

The School of Computer Science and Engineering has partnered with two Connecticut-based companies, Microboard Processing Inc. and PTA Plastics, to launch a new scholarship program designed to support students in engineering and technology. The initiative aims to invest in the future of advanced manufacturing by offering financial support, mentorship and internship opportunities that connect students […]

As you walk into the lobby of West Campus and look at the wall, you may notice something different. What was once the West Campus Atrium is now named “The Evans Family Atrium,” named after two philanthropists whose involvement in education has impacted the Bridgeport youth.  The dedication ceremony was held on Sept. 19 and […]

On Oct. 1, the U.S. government shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a budget agreement before the start of the new fiscal year. The federal funding lapse reflects the ongoing divide between Democrats and Republicans over whether to extend federal health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As of press time, no […]

The College of Arts and Sciences will launch the School of Performing Arts (SoPA), a new academic unit that brings together theatre, music, dance and choral programs under one umbrella to broaden student opportunities. Dr. Charles Gillespie, founding associate dean of SoPA, said the school will focus on creativity and community. “In five years, I […]

On Sept. 16, Dr. Gary Rose held a book talk in the Loris Forum. A professor of political science for 40 years, Rose has received a number of awards and published 14 books.   His newest book, “James Madison, Public Servant: A Biography,” was published in 2024, and it aims to help readers to understand the […]

On Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident, was arrested on Sept. 12 as the prime suspect in Kirk’s targeted attack and remains in custody pending formal charges. Kirk was the chief executive and […]

Sacred Heart University has been named a top college by Princeton Review’s Best 391 College Guidebook. For the last 30 years, the Princeton Review has ranked top colleges by highlighting institutions that excel in student life, campus resources and academics. SHU was ranked Top-25 in seven different categories, including Best College Theater and Best Campus […]

“The job of journalism is to speak truth to power,” said Brad Dancer, general manager for WSHU Public Radio. On Aug. 1, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced that it started shutting down its operations in response to a rescissions package and the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related […]

Sacred Heart University’s Greek Life organizations brought the energy and excitement during this year’s Greek Week, which took place April 7-12. These six days were packed with NFL-themed events designed to unite students, boost school spirit and celebrate fraternity and sorority life (FSL) across campus. The week began with a Draft Day Kickoff Party at […]

On Friday, April 11, the Trump Administration stated that electronics such as smartphones and laptops will be exempt from reciprocal tariffs, import taxes imposed by one country on goods that come from another. This move may help ensure that prices stay low on popular consumer electronics that are not typically made in the United States […]

On Wednesday, April 2, President Donald Trump placed new tariffs on imports from the majority of US trading partners.  According to AP, these include a 34% tax on Chinese imports and a 20% tax on European Union imports.  These imports were done in an effort to boost US-based manufacturing and are a result of Trump’s […]

Have you considered studying abroad at the SHU in Dingle campus? Well, new renovations to this international site may make your decision a whole lot easier.  On March 28, Sacred Heart opened a brand-new extension to the Dingle campus after renovations to the old Christian Brothers school in Dingle, which was purchased by SHU at […]

On Saturday, March 29, United States President Donald Trump clarified that he would not fire anyone over an accidental leak of his administration’s plan to fire an airstrike against the Houthis, an Islamic political and military organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. Trump stated in an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker that […]

Undergraduate students approaching graduation may need to decide whether they wish to further their education in graduate school, and if they intend to do so at Sacred Heart University.  SHU offers many options for students to continue their academics in a variety of fields. The school features doctoral programs, education sixth-year degrees & certifications, master’s […]

On Thursday, March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order in an effort to get rid of the U.S. Education Department.  According to the Associated Press, the order states that the education secretary will, “to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department […]

On Sunday, March 9, President Donald Trump told reporters that a deal with TikTok could come soon. Shortly after taking office on Jan. 20, Trump gave TikTok a 75-day extension of the Jan. 19 law of TikTok either being banned or ByteDance, its parent-company based in China, having to strip themselves of ownership. As a […]

More than a dozen Sacred Heart University students have been gaining hands-on business experience while helping safety startup WeSkreech prepare for its upcoming product launch. The company, co-founded by Shana Moore and Chief Technical Officer Larry Lopata, has been collaborating with SHU students on marketing, sales and operations since last fall.  Moore, who serves as […]

In the beginning of February, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. He claimed that these tariffs would “protect Americans,” urging all three countries to do more to stop illegal fentanyl from being manufactured and exported, and for Canada and Mexico to reduce illegal immigration to the […]

Throughout President Donald Trump’s first month back in office, he has signed dozens of Executive Orders, including those on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and threats to cut funding for education nationwide. With the future still unclear on these actions, Sacred Heart University, along with many other educational institutions, finds themselves trying to make […]

William Zhou, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Management, was named a North Star Collective (NSC) fellow, a prestigious recognition for faculty dedicated to advancing racial equity in higher education. The North Star Collective is a group of colleges and universities in New England that supports black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) faculty through mentorship, professional […]

Do you remember your freshman orientation, being greeted by smiling faces as you drove through the campus you would soon call home? Well, now you have the chance to return the favor to incoming first-year students as they come to Sacred Heart University for their orientation. “I remember pulling in and feeling nervous at first, […]

The admissions calendar for the Sacred Heart University Class of 2029 has seen significant activity recently. The first Early Decision (ED) application deadline was Nov. 15, 2024, while the first Early Action (EA) application deadline was Dec. 1, 2024.  Students who applied through the regular decision option had a submission deadline of Jan. 15, with […]

The Human Journey Colloquia series for the spring semester, as part of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT), began last month and has many more events to come. The first event of the semester was a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Jan. 22 in the the Edgerton Center for Performing Arts. Dr. Michelle […]

The housing selection process for the 2025-2026 academic year is set to begin in April for all students. Incoming freshmen and rising sophomores will be required to live in on-campus housing, while rising juniors and seniors have the option to live off-campus. Incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to live in one of seven dorms, […]

In November 2024, Dr. Mark Congdon, a professor in the School of Communication, Media and the Arts (SCMA), accompanied by alumna Keresha Donaldson, attended the V Global Symposium Uniservitate in Rome. There, Congdon received the 2024 Uniservitate Global Service Award for his work in creating the Uniting Hearts initiative back in 2021. Congdon was just […]

Maureen Ruby, endowed chair and associate professor in the Farrington College of Education & Human Development (FCEHD), has taken a leadership role in addressing a global education crisis through her involvement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Global Alliance on the Science of Learning. UNESCO promotes peace and security through international […]

Sacred Heart University Associate Director of Athletic Communications Matthew Janik, 39, was arrested in Bloomfield, Conn. on Dec. 30, 2024. He currently faces four charges including illegal sexual contact with a victim under the age of 16, attempted sexual contact involving a victim aged 13 to 15, commercial sexual abuse of a minor under 15 […]

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Sacred Heart University Student Government hosted its 13th Annual Turkey Drive at St. Charles Church in Bridgeport in slightly rainy conditions. Once the turkeys were delivered to the church, families drove through to pick them up. They were handed out by students and others volunteers at the event. In addition […]

President-Elect Donald Trump nominated Sacred Heart Board of Trustee member Linda McMahon to serve as Secretary of Education. McMahon previously served as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration in Trump’s first term until 2019. She also served just over a year on the Connecticut State Board of Education before resigning in 2010 to run […]

On Oct. 31, students and faculty of Sacred Heart University received an email that both Fairfield and Bridgeport had issued a ban on all outdoor fires. This ban was introduced to align with the State of Emergency declared by the state of Connecticut, as well as the Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather […]

Have you ever felt unsafe at the Trumbull Mall? If so, you are not alone.  Only three minutes away from Sacred Heart University, the Trumbull Mall is a place that SHU students frequently visit. With stores such as Forever 21, Target, Sephora and Apple, students utilize the university’s shuttle system to make the stop at […]

Have you ever wanted to apply the skills taught in the classroom to real life situations? One graduate student and 10 seniors in the Dr. Susan L. Davis, RN, & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing were afforded that opportunity when they traveled to Berekum, Ghana from Oct. 12 to Oct. 21. As part of […]

Sacred Heart University’s Office for Inclusive Excellence has put together a series of events to help promote civil, inclusive discourse regarding the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.   The first event, titled “Strategies for Fostering Inclusive Conversations at Election Time,” took place on Oct. 30 in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. It was moderated by Dr. […]

Sacred Heart University’s political science students hosted a student-run debate on Oct. 30 in the Loris Forum at the Martire Center for the Liberal Arts. The event, titled “The Voices of Tomorrow,” featured 10 of SHU’s political science students: five Democratic debaters and five Republican debaters. The goal of the debate was to remind students […]

The Office for Inclusive Excellence at Sacred Heart University announced the formation of the 2024-2025 Inclusive Excellence Advisory Council (IEAC) on Oct. 17. This group advocates for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the SHU community. The new IEAC was announced by Maurice Nelson, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at SHU, in a university-wide email. […]

On Tuesday, Oct. 22 in the Martire Center Theatre, Dr. Travis N. Rieder, Associate Research Professor at Johns Hopkins University Berman Institute of Bioethics, gave a presentation on his new book titled “Catastrophe Ethics: How to Choose Well in a World of Tough Choices.” Rieder has a PhD in philosophy from Georgetown University, a master’s […]

Election Day 2024 is Nov. 5, but there is still time to become an informed voter. The 2024 Presidential Election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump headline the ballot, which also consists of state and local elections. “Students should vote for every office in every election because regardless of level and […]

Sacred Heart University has become the only institution in the northeast to earn a Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The nearly $3.4 million grant, awarded in September, will bolster SHU’s Teacher Residency Program (SHUTRP) and help provide hands-on training for aspiring educators. Funding to support recruitment into the teacher […]

Pioneer Palooza, Sacred Heart University’s 33rd Annual Family Weekend, begins Friday, Oct. 4. Studentsand their families will be able to participate in various activities over the weekend and see what SHU has to offer. Registration for Pioneer Palooza began on Aug. 27 and closed on Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. Family Weekendevents include a Pioneer […]

Dr. Christopher Sage, Assistant Clinical Professor of Undergraduate Nursing, announced that the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) accepted SHU’s Men Entering Nursing (M.E.N.) Club application for chapter status. Sacred Heart University’s M.E.N. chapter of AAMN is inclusive to all genders while continuing its mission to support males in the nursing program. The club […]

As the 2024 Presidential election looms closer, Sacred Heart University is taking action to encourage voter registration among students. In addition to campus organizations such as the Pioneer Vote club, the university seeks to promote voting through Get Out the Vote (GOTV) organization and a No Vote: No Voice registration drive that took place on […]

Hack the Constitution, an event hosted by the Sacred Heart University Political Science and Global Affairs Department, was held on Sept. 17. Students presented their Constitution “hacks” to a room full of faculty and peers. The competing students shared their ideas regarding the best course of action to change the United States Constitution. A panel […]

 Sacred Heart University and Nuvance Health have entered into a partnership to help provide clinical experience to students studying nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral health and other healthcare majors through the use of Nuvance Health facilities.   According to a SHU press release, the agreement between the university and Nuvance Health has four categories of […]

As the academic year moves forward in full swing, campus is the site of new beginnings for both freshmen students and the spaces that some of them will call home for the next year. Located adjacent to one another on the north side of Pioneer Village, Catherine of Siena and Michael McGivney Hall are the […]

On Friday, Aug. 23, Notre Dame Catholic High School announced that the school’s name will be changed to Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University, along with a revised logo.  This announcement was made in a statement by Notre Dame Principal Dr. Christopher Cipriano, which was sent out to the “Notre Dame Community” via email.  […]

From noon to noon between April 3 and April 4, Sacred Heart University held its annual Giving Day celebration. “SHU Giving Day is a special opportunity for our community to come together, show their Pioneer pride, and support the areas at Sacred Heart that mean the most to them,” said Julia Olsen, Director of Annual […]

With the academic year coming to a close, the Student Events Team (SET) is hosting its annual Spring Fest carnival that will take place in the Curtis Lot from noon to 6:00 p.m. on April 27. SET is a group that organizes and runs activities and events that occur on campus. It is comprised of […]

On Thursday, April 11, Notre Dame Catholic High School was placed on lockdown after receiving a phone call containing threats of violence. Around 1 p.m. on April 11, Fairfield police were notified of the situation and immediately arrived on scene at the school. It was then determined that all students and staff were safe and […]

Sacred Heart University has announced that this year’s Spring Concert will take place on April 26 with headlining artist, Quavo. Quavo has found success in the music industry, including his number-one hit song on the Billboard Hot 100, entitled “I’m the One.” The track features other celebrities, DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper and […]

“These new halls will focus on fostering a sense of belonging and community building as they will host a variety of Living Learning Communities (LLCs) that promote connecting students through their activities, interests, and academics,” said Dean of Students, Denise Tiberio. At Sacred Heart, residential halls will become more than places where students eat, sleep, […]

Dr. Kanwalroop (Kathy) Dhanda who is a professor of management in the Jack Welch College of Business and Technology (WCBT) recently received a Fulbright Scholar Program Award to observe the impact of climate change in Iceland from a business perspective. She will be traveling to Iceland for the fall 2024 semester. This award gives the […]

This coming fall, Sacred Heart University’s Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) will introduce a new fraternity to campus. This is a response to the increase in registration numbers for fraternities on campus in the past couple of years. “We looked at the recruitment numbers for the past two years, so fall 2022, we had our […]

On April 20, the annual Pioneer Scholarship Gala will take place at the Martire Family Arena from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with Scott Pelley and Doug Kennedy as the honorees. Kennedy is an alumnus of Sacred Heart University, as he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1978 and a master of business administration […]

Over spring break, undergraduate and graduate students in the Physical Therapy (PT) program at Sacred Heart University traveled to Guatemala for a service trip. In preparation for the trip, a “SHU” Drive was held on Monday, Feb. 27 through Thursday, Feb. 29 where students were able to donate shoes to be given to the adults […]

If you’re wondering why college seniors can be stressed as they approach graduation rather than purely excited, it might be because they’re in the process of finding a job. This isn’t the case for all seniors, however, 61.6% of all surveyed graduates are employed full-time within a year of graduation while 37% continue education after […]

Have you noticed the construction going on in the main academic building on campus? In the past year, there has been construction to build a new performing arts wing, amongst other changes, where the Naclerio Commons (NC) is. The Performing Arts program consists of students involved in theatre, dance, band & orchestra and chorus. Since […]

Starting Feb. 21, seniors will be able to sign up for Sacred Heart University’s senior week held at the end of the semester. A pub night for seniors will be held at Red’s to celebrate the registration opening. Registration will be open from Feb. 21 to March 27 on the Senior Week website. Cash, card, […]

On Feb. 5, 63’s, the all-you-can-eat buffet-style dining hall located in the Main Academic Building of Sacred Heart University, announced an immediate change involving their to-go system in a university-wide email. These changes eliminated disposable to-go boxes from 63’s, and introduced reusable “Ozzi O2Go” containers to the dining hall. These containers are now the only […]

The Sacred Heart University Undergraduate Admissions Office hired SHU alumna, Lexie Galan, as the new executive director of undergraduate admissions. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in 2014, she went on to complete her master’s in criminal justice in 2015. The same year, she joined the staff at the admissions office on the undergraduate admissions and […]

On Thursday, Feb. 1, SHU President Dr. John Petillo announced that Sacred Heart University and the Diocese of Bridgeport have agreed to purchase the Notre Dame Catholic High School for $15 million. This campus sits across the street from Sacred Heart on the other side of Jefferson St. Sacred Heart and Notre Dame have had […]

Two students with leadership positions within the Chi Omega sorority attended the 2024 Firesides Leadership Training. This training is specifically for members of Chi Omega and took place in Chicago over the weekend from Jan. 26-28. The training has been on a consistent path of “educating our collegians and alumni since 1935. Over the course […]

On Jan. 8, Sacred Heart University recently announced a new 23-credit Distillation Science Certificate program during the Connecticut Brewers’ Guild annual conference at West Campus. The program is the first of its kind within the state. According to a SHU press release, the new program is designed to prepare students for entrance into the distillation […]

On Feb. 1, the student government at Sacred Heart University held a winter election for the vacant positions for the spring semester. The theme for this winter election was “Looking for the BERRY Best Candidates!” The positions that were available to run for are as follows, Executive Board: Director of Public Relations, First Year: Class […]

On Sunday, Jan. 14, two Sacred Heart University Graduate students, 21-year-old Sai Nikesh Rakoti and 22-year-old Gattu Dinesh, were found dead in their apartment in Hartford, Conn. Both students had come to the United States from India 16 days earlier on Dec. 28, 2023 to pursue a master’s degree in computer science from Sacred Heart. […]

On Friday, Jan. 26, Vince McMahon resigned from his position as Executive Chairman of the Board from WWE’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings. The resignation came a day after a former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) employee filed a federal lawsuit accusing him and another former executive of sexual misconduct. McMahon received an honorary doctorate of […]

That infamous time of year is quickly approaching. Finals Week. For all college students, finals week can be a time of last-minute work, studying, and catching up. To stay on top of schoolwork and avoid excess stress, it is important to be aware of the resources Sacred Heart University (SHU) provides its students, setting them […]

Sacred Heart University’s Student Government (SG) held its 12th Annual Turkey Drive on Nov. 2. This event was in partnership with SHU’s Office of Community Engagement and St. Charles Church in Bridgeport. SG aimed to raise $25,000 to purchase 1,200 turkeys for families across Bridgeport, while the Office of Community Engagement collected non- perishables and […]

As International Education Week (IEW) unfolded across the nation from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17, Sacred Heart University engaged in a celebration of the benefits of global education and cross-cultural exchange through a variety of events. According to Renee Pang, Director of the Office of Global Education, “The activities, events and conversations over the week […]

Sacred Heart University (SHU) has introduced two new Muslim prayer rooms to its community. “Both prayer rooms are beautiful and necessary to have on campus. In a society that is often consumed by distraction and frenzy, these spaces offer members of our community in the Islamic faith tradition to have quiet, safe, and easily accessible […]

The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as Israeli troops’ bombardment of Gaza continues. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes appeals from the European Union for a humanitarian pause and rejects calls for a temporary ceasefire made by the United Nations and U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken. According to the Health Ministry in Gaza, the […]

It has almost been a month since a two-car collision on Jefferson Street on Friday, Sept. 29 seriously injured five Sacred Heart University students and one Uber driver. Four female students were in an Uber going westbound on Jefferson Street, when an eastbound car, driven by a male student, hit a curb, lost control and […]

Just after midnight on Friday, Sept. 29, six people, including five Sacred Heart students and an Uber driver, were seriously injured in a two-car car collision on Jefferson Street in Fairfield, near the entrance to the Martire Center, officials said. Four female students were in an Uber going westbound on Jefferson Street, when an eastbound […]

In the midst of a national blood shortage, Sacred Heart University (SHU) held an emergency blood drive on Sept. 27 and 28. According to the American Red Cross (ARC), fewer donors than needed donated blood this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood typesto hospitals. […]

Pioneer Vote, a student-led club, was formed to help students at Sacred Heart University raise their political awareness and help them register to vote. Carlos Ruiz, former president of Pioneer Vote, said, “SHU does well with many things, surprisingly what we’re still lacking in is voter engagement. You look around, and everyone is pretty opinionated.” […]

On Tuesday May 2, at 3 p.m., Student Government (SG) and The Spectrum will hold a panel discussion in the Schine Auditorium with Sacred Heart University’s Board of Trustees, hosted by SG President and The Spectrum’s Spotlight editor, Alejandro Ramos, and The Spectrum’s Editor-in-Chief, Mia Sansanelli. The three trustees that will be attending this event […]

Sacred Heart University and Yale New Haven’s North East Medical Group (NEGM) have partnered to open a new health center for SHU students. This center first opened on August 22 in a temporary space at the Park Avenue Medical Center, but officially opened in the larger and newly remodeled space on March 12. “I am […]

Three of Sacred Heart University’s doctoral students participated in an annual conference of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). They presented their researched topics about racial issues within the United States education system at a conference held from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26 in Indianapolis, which encourages and invites scholarly educators around […]

On Feb. 3 around 8:55p.m., a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The train was carrying hazardous materials, causing it to become a high profile, politicized issue. The environment became dangerous for the health and wellness of both residents and animals. According to the Associated Press (AP), the cause of the derailment […]

A gunman opened fire at Michigan State University (MSU), in East Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 13. Three people were killed, and five more were left injured. This attack took place in an academic building, Berkey Hall, and a student hub, MSU Union. The perpetrator was identified to be a 43-year-old male who had no affiliation […]

There have been multiple car break-ins recently in the North end of Bridgeport. Many of the victims have been students of Sacred Heart University who live in off-campus homes. Kelsey Fithen, a senior at SHU, is one of the victims. According to Fithen, her car was locked and parked in front of her home on […]

The Commission on Campus Civic Engagement (CCCE) hosted their Pizza & Politics event at Sacred Heart University on Tuesday Feb. 21 in the East Theater at West Campus. It was the first installment of the Ramos-Rose Political Speaker Series organized by the CCCE, a nonpartisan club at SHU, and featured special guest Senator Richard Blumenthal. […]

On Feb. 16, the Jack Welch College of Business and Technology (WCBT) hosted its Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Event at the East Theater on Sacred Heart University’s West Campus. They hosted Todd Cassler, whose presentation was titled “You Own the Contract For Your Career.”             Since graduating from SHU with an MBA in 2001, Cassler worked […]

President Joe Biden presented his State of the Union address on Feb. 7 in the Chamber of the House in Washington D.C. This address is presented by the current president annually at the beginning of the calendar year as a constitutional duty to inform the people and Congress of the current state of the nation. […]

On Jan. 18, Sacred Heart University put on its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Commemoration, presented by SHU’s Office for Inclusive Excellence and Multicultural Affairs. The theme for this year’s event was “The Power of Community,” representing the importance of not just talking about being allies, but listening to and actively advocating for marginalized […]