SHU is an acronym for Sacred Heart University, a private Roman Catholic university located in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded in 1963 by the Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport. SHU offers over 80 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificate and continuing education programs. The university is committed to providing a quality education that is rooted in the Catholic faith and values. SHU also has a strong commitment to service and social justice, and its students are actively involved in community service projects.