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Building a Bridge: Reaching out to LGBTQ Catholics

February 24, 2021

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, Reverend James Martin presented a virtual colloquium entitled “Building a Bridge: Reaching out to LGBTQ Catholics.” Rev. Martin is a…

Changes in Sacred Heart Dining

February 24, 2021

According to the Sacred Heart University website, “The class of 2024 has 1,681 students — the largest incoming class the university has seen.” With…

COVID-19 Memorial Service

February 17, 2021

On Feb. 15, Sacred Heart University hosted a memorial service to remember Connecticut residents and loved ones of university community members who lost their…

Walking in Confidence

February 17, 2021

On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the Department of Catholic Studies sponsored a virtual colloquium entitled “Walking in Confidence.” The speaker of the event was Jenny…

Local Newspaper Gives Students New Opportunities

February 17, 2021

In Sept. 2020, Sacred Heart University’s School of Communication and Media Arts (SCMA) launched a new course called “Professional Journalism.” The class offers real-world…

The Spectrum Library Archives

November 25, 2020

Did you know that in 1990, in the Sept. 27 issue of The Spectrum, there was an article published about the plan to construct four…

The Turkey Drive

November 25, 2020

Every year, Sacred Heart University’s Student Government hosts the Turkey Drive, an event held as a way of giving back to the local Bridgeport…

SHU Takes on Management of Discovery Museum

November 25, 2020

On Nov. 17, President of Sacred Heart University, Dr. John Petillo, sent a school-wide email announcing plans for Sacred Heart to take over the…

SHU Appoints New Title IX Coordinator

November 25, 2020

Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments requires federally funded K-12 schools and universities to take active steps towards eliminating sexual harassment and discrimination…

SheIsArt

November 25, 2020

Deasha Bent, a senior at Sacred Heart University, has taken it upon herself to share her story as a young Black woman to help…