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Sacred Heart University was founded in March 1963 by the Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, second bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
His goal was to provide an institution of higher education that would serve the people of the diocese and region, regardless of sex, race, creed or religion. In October 1962, Bishop Curtis announced both the plan to open a college the following September and its name—Sacred Heart. The choice of the name had a dual origin: it was the name of the bishop’s first pastorate in Bloomfield, N.J., and was a pledge from the bishop attesting to the value of such an institution.
As we continue to grow and expand both our programs and our infrastructure, we reflect on the original vision of Bishop Walter W. Curtis and his small, faithful band of colleagues who founded this University over 60 years ago. We are the successors of that brave group of Pioneers and, each year, we gather as a community to celebrate Founder’s Day and to thank those who help continue the mission.
To read more about our history, download 1963 by Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D.
2026 Honorees
50 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Sidney P. Gottlieb, Ph.D.
Professor
Communication & Media
Domenick J. Pinto, MA, MS
Associate Teaching Professor
Computer Science & Engineering
40 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Linda A. Patrick
Resources Management Assistant
Library
Deborah C. Samilenko, BS
Executive Director of Business & Project Services
Information Technology
35 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Denise M. Tiberio, Ed.D.
Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students
Student Affairs
Jody C. Weldon
Administrative Associate to the President
President's Office
30 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Pamela A. Barnum, AS
Director of International & Immigration Services
Immigration Support Services
25 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Jimi Dennis
Senior Technical Services Specialist
Information Technology
Suzanne M. Deschenes, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biology
Heather A. Ferrillo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Undergraduate Nursing
Leo G. Katsetos, M.S.Ed., ATC, LAT
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Head Athletic Trainer
Athletics
Rebecca A. Kregling, BA
Head Coach - Women's Bowling
Athletics
Elizabeth A. McGreevy, MBA
Director of Valentine Health & Recreation Center
Student Affairs
Jason J. Molitierno, Ph.D.
Professor
Mathematics
Michael F. Moylan, MBA
Executive Director
Student Union
Eugene L. Sullivan
Public Safety Security Officer
Public Safety
Michael J. Ventimiglia, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Philosophy
Michael J. Zhang, DBA
Professor
Management
20 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Jeanine K. Andreassi, Ph.D.
Professor
Management
Benson C. Batchelder, MS
Associate Head Athletic Trainer
Athletics
Kimberly A. Foito, MSN, RN
Assistant Clinical Professor
Undergraduate Nursing
Beau K. Greer, Ph.D.
Professor
Exercise Science
William F. Mayer, Psy.D.
Associate Clinical Professor
Psychology
Sara A. Ross, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Communication & Media
Donna L. Stern, MBA
Executive Director of Purchasing
Business Office
Tom A. Terleph, Ph.D.
Professor
Biology
15 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Jennifer D. Bashar
Production Director
WSHU
Lori B. Bindig Yousman, Ph.D.
Professor
Communication & Media
Ono O. Ekeh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Theology & Religious Studies
Barbara Gerwien, MS
Director of Accreditation & Reporting
College of Business & Technology
Robert J. Gilmore, MA
Executive Director of Alumni Engagement & Events
University Advancement
Kenneth A. Knies, Ph.D.
Professor
Philosophy
Katalin Kozma, BBA
Assistant Registrar
Registrar
Tammy M. Lampley, Ph.D., RN
Assistant Clinical Professor
Graduate Nursing
Linda Morrow, DNP, MBA, RN
Clinical Professor
Graduate Nursing
Edward S. Nassr, MA
Associate Director
Graduate Admissions
Jeffrey O. Orrico, MLS
University Librarian
Library
Tammy M. Petrucelli, BS
Deputy Athletic Director
Athletics
Nancy Marie Pires, BS
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Nursing
College of Nursing
Elizabeth A. Potenza, BS
Program Manager
Graduate Nursing
Anna E. Price, Ph.D.
Professor
Health Science
Monica Quesada, MBA, MS, MPA
Senior Accounting Manager
Business Office
Wendy M. Romney, PT, DPT, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Physical Therapy
Peter J. Ronai, MS
Clinical Professor
Exercise Science
Jessica Samuolis, Ph.D.
Professor
Psychology
Previous Honorees
35 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Sharon L. Fedak, BS
Lab Coordinator
Chemistry
Alberto Fernandez
Public Safety Supervisor
Public Safety
John B. Roney, Ph.D.
Professor
History
30 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Karen S. Christensen, Ph.D.
Associate Teaching Professor
Teacher Education
Beverly D. Fein, Ed.D., DPT
Clinical Associate Professor
Physical Therapy
Julie A. Freddino, BA
Senior Director Programs & Infrastructure
WSHU
June-Ann T. Greeley, Ph.D.
Professor
English
Bridget M. Lyons, DPS
Professor
Finance
Christel J. Manning, Ph.D.
Professor
Theology & Religious Studies
Christian J. Morrison, JD
Head Coach Track & Field, Cross Country
Athletics
Marlina Slamet, Ph.D.
Professor
Physics
25 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Joe L. Barroso, BA
Coordinator of Recreational Facilities
Club Sports
Wendy Bjerke, Ph.D.
Clinical Professor
Exercise Science
Hema Gopalakrishnan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Mathematics
Sotirios A. Gountas
Mail Operations Supervisor
Mail & Duplicating Services
Laura A. Korutz, BS
Head Coach Women's Lacrosse
Athletics
Andrew C. Miller, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Communication & Media
William G. Mumper
Chief Information Security Officer
Information Technology
Mary Ellen Peloso, AS
Administrative Assistant
University Advancement
Janice M. Portentoso, MA
Station Manager
WSHU
Sally K. Schettino
Director of Employee Relations & Wellness
Human Resources
Salvatore Siconolfi
Locksmith
Public Safety
Bonnie L. Signore, AS
Coordinator of Athletic Scheduling
Athletics
Saburo Usami, BS
Executive Director of IT Infrastructure
Information Technology
20 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Joseph H. Audie, Ph.D.
Professor
Chemistry
Mark A. Beekey, Ph.D.
Dean
Colleges of Arts & Sciences
Philip B. Brenha, BS
Public Safety Officer
Public Safety
Paulo J. De Oliveira, M.Ed.
Assistant Coach Men's & Women's Soccer
Athletics
Jerry Goehring, BA
Executive Director of the Performing Arts
Performing Arts Program
Michael L. Iannazzi, M.Div.
Senior Vice President for Administration
Administration
Anthony L. Latina, M.Ed.
Head Coach Men's Basketball
Athletics
Carmen T. Lloyd
Public Safety Security Officer
Public Safety
Pamela J. London, BS
Head Coach Softball
Athletics
Ami Neville
Administrative Assistant
Mission & Culture
Amy K. Novak, MBA
Senior Director of Career Education
Career Development
Betsy H. Perrelli
Student Accounts Financial Analyst
Student Accounts
Salvatore Ragone
Public Safety Officer
Public Safety
James L. Randall, MS
Public Safety Officer
Public Safety
Raymond E. Spagone, Jr.
Public Safety Security Officer
Public Safety
Mary L. Treschitta, MFA, MAT
Associate Professor
Art & Design
Luis M. Yanez, AAS- CS
Public Safety Security Officer
Public Safety
15 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Pamela Buck, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
English
Susan B. Gannon, MS
Assistant Teaching Professor
Psychology
Matt Gardner, M.Ed.
Assistant Football Coach-Offensive Coordinator
Athletics
Rebeca J. Giorgio
Department Coordinator
Occupational Therapy
Grace Chun Guo, Ph.D.
Professor
Management
Marc A. Izzo, BA
Vice President of Construction & Facilities Management
Facilities & Construction
Cara Erdheim Kilgallen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
English
David LaRochelle, BBA
Assistant Director for Institutional Data & Reporting
Institutional Research
Andrew Lazowski, Ph.D.
Professor
Mathematics
Carl J. Marottolo, BA
Head Coach Men's Ice Hockey
Athletics
Scott C. McDougall
Assistant Coach Men's Ice Hockey
Athletics
Kerry A. Milner, D.N.Sc.
Professor
Graduate Nursing
Amanda Moras, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Provost for Teaching & Learning
Provost's Office
Anthony Papa, JD
Associate Teaching Professor
Sociology, Criminology, & Criminal Justice
Liz-Ann M. St. Onge, BS
Associate Vice President for Finance & Controller
Business Office
Laszlo Szegedi
Public Safety Security Officer
Public Safety
David G. Taylor, Ph.D.
Dean
Welch College of Business & Technology
45 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Sandra Honda Adams, MS
Associate Professor
Computer Science & Engineering
Julie Bellico Savino, MAT
Associate Vice President for Student Financial Assistance
Student Financial Assistance
40 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Ralph Lim, MBA
Associate Professor
Finance
35 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Michael D. Larobina, JD, LLM
Secretary & General Counsel
Office of the President
Elizabeth Geralyn Luckie, BS
Director of Athletic Aid & Student Financial Assistance
Student Financial Assistance
Carylanne Rice-Ehalt, M.Ed.
Executive Director for Upward Bound
Upward Bound
30 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
Eid A. Alkhatib, Ph.D.
Professor
Chemistry
Arthur T. Gerckens, BS
Director of Mail & Duplicating Services
Mail Center
Michael J. Guastelle, M.Ed.
Head Coach Men's & Women's Tennis
Athletics
Ann D. Kelly, MBA
Business Unit Manager
Information Technology
Scott Michael Lupo, BS
Assistant Supervisor, Public Safety Officer
Public Safety
Phani C. Papachristos, MS
Instructor
Mathematics
Keith Tucker, BA
Student Loan & Financial Literacy Advisor
Student Financial Assistance
25 Years of Service
Employee
Title
Department/School/College
James Castonguay, Ph.D.
Professor
Communication Studies
Gregory Joseph Golda, M.Ed., MA
Instructor
Media & Performing Arts
Robert M. Hardy, MA
Vice President for Human Resources
Human Resources
Matthew Keogh
Shift Supervisor, Public Safety Officer
Public Safety
Mark J. Mascia, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
English
Robert C. McCloud, Ed.D.
Professor
Computer Science & Engineering
Cori L. Nevers, M.Ed.
Executive Director of International Admissions
International Admissions
Bryan V. Palmer, BS
Director of IT Operations & AV Systems
Information Technology
Sheila A. Sullivan, MBA
Executive Director of FInancial Analysis & Planning