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Exceptional Programs

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Academics that will propel your career forward
Learning Outcomes Career & Professional Development Alumni Professional Network

Leading Facilities

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An experience designed to mirror real-world experiences
State-of-the-Art Labs Innovative Facilities Campuses & Locations

Spirit of SHU

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Be a part of a vibrant graduate student community
Life as Graduate Student Graduate Student Advisory Committee Graduate Events

SHU Scholar Wins Top Dissertation Honor

Alumni Spotlight

Jennifer Riggle honored for helping to transform engagement and mental health in rural schools

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Alumni Spotlight

After a successful run this spring, Flyway of Life is back in Connecticut theatres

Facts & Statistics
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Chronicle of Higher Education Ranked as one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions
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College of Distinction 2025-2026
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Princeton Review The Princeton Review ranks SHU as one of the best in its 2026 Best 391 Colleges & its 2025 Best Business Schools
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Top Colleges Named one of America's top colleges by Forbes
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U.S. News & World Report Among the Best National Universities, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Part-Time MBA
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Top 10 SHU ranked Top 10 in Best College Campuses on the East Coast by College Magazine