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Alumni Rediscover SHU with Monthly Tours

December 3, 2025

Last fall, Sacred Heart University began offering monthly alumni tours. The tours were created to give graduates consistent opportunities to return to campus throughout…

Courageous Dialogue with the Ramos Institute

December 3, 2025

Across campus, many people recognize the name Alejandro Ramos. During his time at Sacred Heart, Ramos distinguished himself as a leader. He served as…

More Than One Identity: SHU Students Share the Richness of Their Latin Heritage

December 3, 2025

Across Sacred Heart University, Latin American students from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Honduras, and beyond are sharing their stories and…

Christmas Tree Lighting Kicks off the Holiday Season

November 19, 2025

Since 2016, Sacred Heart University has celebrated the holiday season with a beloved tradition featuring carolers, ice skating and dazzling lights. This year, you can be…

A Taste of Family Traditions

November 19, 2025

When you think of Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? Is it your grandmother’s homemade applesauce, your aunt’s pumpkin pie, or the turkey your uncle…

50 Years of Professor Domenick Pinto

November 12, 2025

For 50 years, Dr. Domenick J. Pinto has been a guiding presence at Sacred Heart University. He has shaped generations of students and colleagues…

Women in STEM: Finding Strength in Community

November 12, 2025

Across campus, students in science, technology, engineering, and math, better known as STEM, are finding community, confidence and support through the Women in STEM…

Sprinting into Community

November 5, 2025

Are you looking for a casual running partner? By joining SHU’s new Run Club, you could gain 21 of them. Starting out as three…

Pioneers. Heroes. Legends.

November 5, 2025

“My favorite part of homecoming is being able to see everybody coming back and getting to see the reaction to how everything looked and…

Springing into Registration

October 29, 2025

Spring registration can be stressful for new students at Sacred Heart University. Between picking classes, meeting with advisors and logging in early on registration…