Alumni Engagement

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Once A Pioneer, Always A Pioneer

The Sacred Heart University Alumni Association and the Office for Alumni Engagement are committed to continuing the Pioneer spirit, by helping you maintain your relationship with your alma mater. Whether you are looking to reconnect with fellow alumni, grow your career or support SHU, our mission is to enhance and renew the alumni experience for Pioneers worldwide.

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Facts & Statistics

13:1 student to faculty ratio — 61,634 Total number of living SHU alumni

World in a hand — 72 SHU alumni live in all 50 states & hail from 72 countries

diploma — 68,705 Total number of degrees that have been awarded

1,194 Total number of married alumni couples

100+ Partnerships with non-profit organizations

1,700 Alumni who have had siblings graduate from SHU

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Alum Fulfills Dream of Meeting Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City

Alumni Engagement

Published: July 14, 2026

A bold idea to celebrate a Massachusetts school’s 60th anniversary turned into a visit with Pope Leo XIV for Marilena Martucci
World Cup Ready: An Athletic Trainer Explains the Demands of Elite Soccer

Academics, Alumni Engagement, Student Spotlight & Outcomes

Published: June 30, 2026

As the world watches the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a Sacred Heart University alum and athletic trainer for Hartford Athletic explains how elite soccer players stay healthy, recover quickly, and perform at their best.
Alumni Featured on Episode of ‘Beachfront Bargain Hunt’

Alumni Engagement, Student Spotlight & Outcomes

Published: June 9, 2026

Pioneers’ Cape Cod cottage renovation revealed on Magnolia Network’s popular television show