Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University (SHU) has a long-standing tradition of placing students at the centre of its educational mission. Founded in 1963 to serve the needs of aspiring college students in the Bridgeport area, the university has remained committed to its mission of providing quality higher education. Over the years, this dedication has helped SHU become one of the fastest-growing and most forward-thinking Catholic universities in the United States. Sacred Heart University was established in 1963 by the Most Rev. Walter W. Curtis, the second Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The institution was founded to provide higher education opportunities to the people of the diocese and surrounding region, irrespective of gender, race, creed, or religion. In October 1962, Bishop Curtis announced plans to establish the college the following September and revealed its name, Sacred Heart. The name had a dual significance: it reflected the name of Bishop Curtiss first pastorate in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and represented his commitment to the importance and value of establishing such an educational institution.

Sacred Heart Universitys continued growth and development are reflected in its expanding student population and academic offerings. From its original undergraduate class of fewer than 200 students, the university has grown to accommodate more than 9,000 full-time and part-time undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
Over the years, Sacred Heart University has established itself as the second-largest Catholic university in New England. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, it is also recognised as one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the country, further highlighting its commitment to academic advancement, institutional growth, and educational excellence.