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Michael Larobina Named Interim Provost

February 4, 2026

“I write to you as I step into the role of interim provost at the request of the president,” said Michael Larobina, Sacred Heart…

WCBT Dean Dr. David Taylor Resigning

February 4, 2026

“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…

Debate Grows Over Trump’s Interest in Greenland

February 4, 2026

Since the beginning of the year, President Donald Trump has been expressing his interest in annexing Greenland and making it part of the United…

SantaCon Shutdown

December 3, 2025

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 Senior Experience: President’s 63

December 3, 2025

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…

Higher Education Concerns Regarding Compact Proposal

November 19, 2025

“Faculty are really concerned that the compact opens a door to vast meddling in academic freedom,” said Dr. Brian Stiltner, professor of theology and…

Shutdown Caused Flight Delays and Cancellations

November 19, 2025

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…

Remembering Kristallnacht: Annual Commemoration

November 12, 2025

“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…

Making a Difference One Can at a Time

November 12, 2025

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Sacred Heart University annual Thanksgiving Food Drive brings students and faculty together to help local families in need this holiday…

Understanding the Meal Plan Changes on Campus

November 12, 2025

As a follow up to last week’s article, “Too Many Swipes, Not Enough Dollars?,” Spectrum would like to provide more insight into why the…