Category: Education

The team of George Hart, Omari Battle and Quinn Dallai recently won the $3,000 top prize at Quinnipiac University’s Launchpad Competition, a business pitch contest similar to the hit television show, “Shark Tank.”

Student teams earn $8,500 in prize money at Quinnipiac University’s Launchpad Competition

The team of Omari Battle of Boston, Massachusetts, Quinn Dallai of North Haven and George Hart of Brielle, New Jersey, won the $3,000 top prize for “Hylite NFT.”

Monica Cavender, center, an associate professor in the School of Education at Quinnipiac University, speaks to teacher candidates on Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus. Photo by Quinnipiac University.

Quinnipiac University’s School of Education recognized for national excellence

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced today that the School of Education at Quinnipiac University is one of 39 providers from 16 states and Puerto Rico to receive accreditation for its educator preparation programs.

Quinnipiac University’s School of Medicine to host Dermatology in Education, Research and Medicine (D.E.R.M) conference, ‘Dermatology in Historically Marginalized Populations,’ on Nov. 12

The conference, which is funded by Netter’s Inclusion and Diversity Council, will focus primarily on healthcare disparities in dermatology. The panelists are Dr. Alaina James, Dr. Brett Sloan, and Dr. Roxana Daneshjou.

Quinnipiac University ranked No. 1 in nation for job placement after graduation for third straight year

For the third consecutive year, Quinnipiac has been named the top university in the United States for successful career placement following graduation by Zippia.com.

Experts to discuss ‘COVID-19 Vaccines: Empowering Our Communities and Informing Your Decisions V’ at Quinnipiac University webinar

A diverse group of experts will take part in a question-and-answer session and panel discussion, “COVID-19 Vaccines: Empowering Our Communities and Informing Your Decisions V,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2.

Quinnipiac University’s newest medical students recited the Hippocratic Oath during the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine’s annual white coat ceremony at the People’s United Center on Aug. 5. Photo by Autumn Driscoll of Quinnipiac University.

Ninety-Four New Medical Students Welcomed at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University’s Annual White Coat Ceremony

This year’s class was selected from 9,212 applicants, a 28% increase from last year. 

Quinnipiac University to welcome new cohort of accelerated nursing students

The hybrid accelerated BSN program, which will start in January and enroll 24-32 students, is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline who are interested in pursuing nursing as a second bachelor’s degree.

Sotonye Douglas, a third-year medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. Contributed photo.

Quinnipiac University medical student elected to a Student National Medical Association leadership post

As director of Region VII, Douglas will represent students from six states that have 11 medical schools and 20 undergraduate colleges and universities.

Jeremy Fridling, a 2021 graduate of Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine.

Quinnipiac University medical school graduate earns national award for work on Stop the Bleed campaign

The Excellence in Public Health Award is a national award that recognizes medical students who are public health champions.

Quinnipiac University’s simulation program has been granted accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

Quinnipiac University healthcare simulation program granted prestigious accreditation

Quinnipiac’s simulation program in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on the North Haven Campus received accreditation in the area of teaching/education.

Connecticut Supreme Court Justice Andrew McDonald. Photo by Katie Westervelt.

Justice Andrew McDonald encourages Quinnipiac University School of Law students to start writing their stories

Justice Andrew McDonald, of the Connecticut Supreme Court, told the Class of 2021 to think about how they want their careers to be written Tuesday.

Lisa Sanders, a physician, professor and New York Times columnist, addressed the graduates of the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University on Tuesday during an in-person commencement ceremony on the Mount Carmel Campus. Photo by Autumn Driscoll of Quinnipiac University.