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SHU Nursing Program Prepares Students to Save Lives

February 25, 2026

The nursing program at Sacred Heart University is designed to prepare students for the realities of the profession while offering strong academic and personal…

Goodbye Cabin Fever

February 18, 2026

By the time 5 p.m. rolls around, the Sacred Heart University campus is already dark. Students shuffle across the upper quad, bundling up in…

SHU Rowers Making Waves

February 18, 2026

Two members of Sacred Heart University’s rowing team have earned national recognition before the spring season begins; sophomore Lily Holt and freshman Kaela Borelli…

Kasia Hanulewicz: Kicking Towards a DPT

February 18, 2026

For most college students, balancing classes, studying, and a social life can feel overwhelming. Sophomore Kasia Hanulewicz is challenged by intense daily training as…

KD Brings Sisterhood and Service to Girl Scouts

February 4, 2026

Kappa Delta (KD), one of the biggest sororities on Sacred Heart University’s campus, is hosting one of their two Girl Scout events this semester…

Home Away From Home: Thanksgiving at SHU

November 19, 2025

As Thanksgiving break approaches, students are taking time to celebrate the season with gratitude here on campus. With cozy Friendsgivings and end-of-semester events, many…

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…

Sleepless Students

November 12, 2025

Can a few lost hours of sleep really impact students that much? For college students, balancing classes, social lives, and sleep has become increasingly…

Trick or Treat! Halloween Candy Preferences

October 29, 2025

Trick-or-treating is, to some, the highlight and most memorable part of Halloween. But of course, the prize that comes with the experience is just…