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Snowed in at SHU

February 4, 2026

On Sunday, Jan. 25, Connecticut, as well as a large majority of the United States, faced a heavy snowstorm. Bridgeport received roughly 15 inches…

Bring Back 2016 at SHU

February 4, 2026

“One Dance” by Drake is playing through your friend’s cracked iPhone 6. You blink, and suddenly it’s 2026. As the calendar flipped to a…

College Gift Giving 101

December 3, 2025

Is gift-giving your strong suit, or do you struggle to find the perfect gifts? Well, if you need some assistance, follow along to learn…

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…

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…

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…

How SHU Students Tune In

November 5, 2025

Music is always playing somewhere on campus; through headphones in the library, over speakers in dorm rooms, or spinning on a record player during…

Dr. Petillo’s Continued Presidency

November 5, 2025

The contract of Sacred Heart University (SHU) President Dr. John Petillo has been extended through 2029. The Board of Trustees came to this decision…

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…

Step by Step: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s

October 22, 2025

On Oct. 18, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s took place at Chapel Quad. Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and supporters raised significant funds to…