About Us

The Sacred Heart University marketing department supports the University's mission through strategic initiatives and content strategy that drive institutional brand awareness, enrollment and engagement. 

Marketing upholds SHU’s voice & brand and strategic partnerships across campus as well as external partnerships to advance the University. Sacred Heart marketing manages the digital presence of the University including the website, social media channels, advertisements, creative services and video. 

What We Do

Our team of marketing professionals are here to help you every step of the way – from concept to implementation – we will deliver a strategic, integrated campaign that supports the University’s strategic goals.

The athletic marketing & communications department supports the Pioneers Division I sports. For more information, visit sacredheartpioneers.com.

For media inquiries, contact Steve Conn at conns2@sacredheart.edu.

If you have a special request, complete our web content request form.

We are continuously working to improve the content, architecture and design of our site. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or find any errors on our site, contact us at sitefeedback@sacredheart.edu.

  • Photography to support the University's marketing materials
  • Event photography
  • Headshots for use on the SHU website faculty and staff profile pages (for new employees; existing employees can request an updated headshot every five years)
  • SHU photo archive on Photoshelter
  • Work with internal and external vendors
  • Provide liaisons for: 
    • Student affairs
    • The colleges and schools
    • Undergraduate and graduate admissions

The creative services team designs various print and digital collateral, including:

Who We Are

Awards & Recognition

Web award 2020 Best of industry winner  Web Marketing Association

  • MobileWebAward 2020: Best University Mobile Website

Educational Advertising Awards

  • Gold: Sacred Heart University Magazine – Spring 2021 Issue | Publication
  • Gold: Sacred Heart University Magazine – Spring 2020 Issue | Publication
  • Bronze: Performing Arts Brochure | Brochure
  • Bronze: Athletics Billboard Campaign - Fall 2021 | Outdoor

SHU Magazine Awards - Spring 2023 & Fall 2023 Issues

  • 2023-2024 Best of CASE District I: Design Cover
  • 2023-2024 Best of CASE District I: Alumni/General Interest: Four-Year Colleges and Universities (Printed Twice a Year)
Contact Us

Marketing Operations

Melady Hall
Phone 203-396-8097