Which College Programs Give Students the Best Bang for Their Buck?

Last year, we released an analysis that introduced a new way for students and policymakers to evaluate their return on investment (ROI) in higher education. This Price-to-Earnings Premium (PEP) calculated the time it takes students to recoup their postsecondary educational …

By Sheila Lillis
Sheila Lillis Associate Director
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Fairfield man recognized as hero with Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Medal

A SHU Alum and his brother are being recognized as heroes after receiving one of the highest honors in North America for risking their lives to save a man and his dog stuck in frigid water on Lake Mohegan.

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By Mike Twerago
Mike Twerago Director of Operations, Data & Recruitment
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Sacred Heart Grad Starts Career as Pro Gamer

A recent Sacred Heart grad has landed himself a contract with a professional gaming management company.

Read more about this here: https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Sacred-Heart-grad-starts-career-as-pro-gamer-16373271.php?src=rdctpartribbon 

By Mike Twerago
Mike Twerago Director of Operations, Data & Recruitment
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Business-to-Student Mentoring Program Continues to Grow

Even the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop the interaction between industry mentors and students

Sacred Heart University’s Mentoring Visionary Pioneers (MVP) program, which matches industry mentors with students, just completed its second successful cycle, despite the shutdowns and social distancing resulting …

By Patti Moran
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Students Rank Among Top Three in Healthcare Informatics Contest

Two Sacred Heart University graduate students recently placed first and third in a poster competition sponsored by the New England chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).

Read more here: https://www.sacredheart.edu/news-room/news-listing/students-rank-among-top-three-in-healthcare-informatics-contest/?fbclid=IwAR0K8G4vGwQ_pen1l5yX8GBySBZoh6wX0K-gWJPXJ1wghExUBL52XnYrZY0

By Mike Twerago
Mike Twerago Director of Operations, Data & Recruitment
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Event Recap: MVP Alumni Mentoring Program (2nd Cycle)

MVP Alumni Mentoring Program

2nd Cycle – Wrap-up

 The MVP Alumni Mentoring Program for Spring 2021 concluded a successful 2nd cycle in May 2021 with its wrap-up session in early-June 2021. This cycle of cohorts included academic programs and student clubs …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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Event Recap: Post-Graduate Leadership Recruitment Week

Thinking about going to grad school after graduation? Are you also thinking about where to start when looking for your first job?

You can find all of these answers and more through Sacred Heart University’s Post-Graduate Leadership Programs Recruitment Week.

By Patti Moran
Patti Moran
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Event Recap: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Networking Exchange

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Center for Career and Professional Development hosted “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Networking Exchange” on Tuesday, March 30th for students and alums to virtually engage with industry professionals from varied organizations to discuss new …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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SHU Ranks Among Best Schools in State for Graduates’ Salaries

Sacred Heart University rates as one of the top ten Connecticut colleges and universities for post-graduation salary, according to GradReports’ “2021 Best Colleges” rankings. GradReports determined schools’ positions by calculating a “salary score” based on median alumni salary collected one …

By Mike Twerago
Mike Twerago Director of Operations, Data & Recruitment
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Event Recap: Coffee & Conversations – How the Pandemic has Shifted our Workplace and Hiring

The Center for Career & Professional Development delivered another event in their Coffee & Conversations series on the evening of March 23rd.  The virtual roundtable discussion focused on How the Pandemic has Shifted our Workplace and Hiring, and the Impact …

By Sheila Lillis
Sheila Lillis Associate Director
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