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Tag: Sacred Heart University
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Study: Masks, Distancing and Routine Testing Can Prevent 96% of COVID-19 Infections on College Campuses
As higher education works to navigate the pandemic, a study notes that COVID-19 prevention strategies can be as effective as the new vaccines.
January 14, 2021
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Sacred Heart University Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Sacred Heart University has settled a lawsuit over the death of a student during a 2017 eating contest, the Associated Press reported. The school agreed to undisclosed terms with Rosanne Nelson, the mother of social work major Caitlin Nelson, 20, who died three days after choking on pancakes at an on-campus charity fundraiser. Officials at […]
November 13, 2020
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Report: Almost Half of Student Debt is Being Repaid Through Income-Driven Plans
As of 2017, approximately half of student debt is being repaid through income-driven plans, says a report issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) this month. The report, titled “Income-Driven Repayment Plans for Student Loans: Budgetary Cost and Policy Options,” examines the budgetary costs and policy options of income-driven student loan repayment plans. These plans […]
February 17, 2020
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FIRE Report Examines Free Speech on College Campuses
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has released its annual report on institutional policies that can restrict student expression.
December 5, 2019
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Sacred Heart Gets $2.4M to Combat Opioid Crisis Among Underserved
Connecticut residents are more likely to die of an unintentional drug overdose –most from prescription opioids – than in a car accident, according to Connecticut’s Department of Public Health. That’s why Sacred Heart University, based in Fairfield, Conn., is taking new steps to combat the opioid crisis. It just accepted a $2.4-million grant for a […]
July 22, 2019
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At Catholic Institutions, Tradition Propels a Commitment to Social Justice
Catholic colleges and universities have long promoted principles of social justice, inclusion, compassion and dialogue, even in the face of fierce protest.
May 26, 2019
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Sacred Heart University Creates New Doctoral Program
The Isabelle Farrington College of Education at Sacred Heart University will soon add a new doctoral program in educational leadership that will provide school leaders with social, emotional and academic leadership (SEAL) skills. The Doctor of Education degree is the first doctoral program that the College will offer its students and is the first of its […]
January 30, 2019
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Tom Brokaw Cancels Commencement Speech Amid Allegations
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Connecticut university says former news anchor Tom Brokaw has withdrawn as commencement speaker after facing allegations of sexual harassment. The Hartford Courant reports Sacred Heart University announced the cancellation Friday. University president John Petillo says Brokaw didn’t want to district from students and families, “given the events in the news.” A […]
April 29, 2018
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