Sacred Heart Pioneers
The initials “SHU” in red with white highlights on a white formed background with a black and grey double trim.
Pioneers Primary Logo
As a sports fan, you may have noticed that every team has a unique logo that represents their identity and history. The Sacred Heart Pioneers, a Division I athletic program at Sacred Heart University, is no exception. Their primary logo has evolved over the years, reflecting the growth and success of the university's athletic programs. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the history of the Sacred Heart Pioneers primary logo and the significance behind its design.
The first Sacred Heart Pioneers logo was introduced in 1999 when the university officially changed its name from Sacred Heart College to Sacred Heart University. The logo featured a red and white shield with the letters "SHU" in the center, representing the school's initials. The shield was meant to symbolize strength, courage, and protection, while the red and white colors represented the school's spirit and pride. This logo was used for all athletic teams until 2003.
In 2003, the university decided to rebrand its athletic programs and introduced a new logo. The new logo featured a pioneer's head with a red and white bandana, representing the school's nickname, "The Pioneers." The pioneer's head was also designed to resemble the shape of a heart, paying homage to the university's name. The logo was accompanied by the words "Sacred Heart Pioneers" in bold red letters. This logo was used for the next 14 years and became synonymous with the university's athletic programs.
In 2017, the Sacred Heart Pioneers underwent another rebranding, and a new logo was introduced. This time, the logo featured a more modern and fierce-looking pioneer's head, with a red and white bandana and a feather in his hair. The colors were also updated to a darker shade of red and a metallic silver, giving the logo a more polished and professional look. The words "Sacred Heart" were placed above the pioneer's head, with "Pioneers" written below in a bold font. This updated logo represents the university's commitment to excellence and its determination to continue making strides in the world of college athletics.
In addition to the primary logo, the Sacred Heart Pioneers also have several secondary logos that are used for different sports teams. These logos feature variations of the pioneer's head, with different color schemes and designs.
Sacred Heart Pioneers
2013 - 2014
A pioneer in red, white and grey wearing a coon skin hat with the initials "SHU" in white in the center of a oval shape with a encircled wordmark "SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY" in white on a red background above the wordmark "PIONEERS" in red with white highlights.
Sacred Heart Pioneers
2004 - 2013
A coat of arms shield in red, black and white with a wordmark "SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY" in red with white trim and a red with white and black trim banner with the wordmark "PIONEERS" in red with black trim.
Sacred Heart Pioneers
2002 - 2004
A coat of arms shield in red, black and white next several word marks "SACRED" with a white letter "S" and the other letters in red, "HEART" with a white letter "H" and the other letters in red, "UNIVERSITY" with a white letter "U" and the other letters in red and "PIONEERS" in red on a white with black trim formed background all on a grey background.
Sacred Heart Pioneers
1993 - 2002
An arched wordmark "PIONEERS" in red with gold trim and a black drop shadow over a coat of arms shield in red, black and white.
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