Category: 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.
North Haven Soccer Club Scholarship

North Haven Soccer Club College Scholarship

The North Haven Soccer Club is giving $500 college scholarships to two current or former members of the NHSC who are heading off to college.

Quinnipiac University students raise more than $200,000 to benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical

Quinnipiac University students danced their hearts out over the weekend and raised more than $200,000 for the patients and families at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center at this year’s QTHON dance marathon.

Quinnipiac University School of Law to present virtual panel discussion on how human trafficking survivors experience the criminal justice system on Feb. 19

This free program, co-sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Foundation, and Connecticut Bar Association, is part of the School of Law’s series, “Understanding Human Trafficking: Common-Sense Legal Reforms.”

Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine to host annual Rare Disease Day symposium on Feb. 27

Rare Disease Day is a global event that serves to raise awareness of more than 7,000 identified rare diseases.

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Quinnipiac University announces 2020 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students Awards

Quinnipiac University has recognized three faculty members and three staff members as recipients of the 2020 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students Awards.

Quinnipiac University School of Nursing implements program to help senior citizens during the pandemic

The goal of GOP is to mobilize health profession students to provide support to vulnerable older adults who have been isolated as a result of the closure of senior centers, like Sullivan, and social distancing practices resulting from COVID-19.

Marna P. Borgstrom, CEO of Yale New Haven Health System, Dr. Reginald Eadie, president and CEO of Trinity Health Of New England, Jeffrey Flaks, president and CEO of Hartford HealthCare, and Dr. John M. Murphy, president and CEO of Nuvance Health, will discuss “Beyond the Coronavirus Crisis: Change, Innovation, Leadership, Success,” with Quinnipiac University President Judy Olian on Oct. 1.

Connecticut’s leading health care executives, Gov. Ned Lamont to discuss ‘Beyond the Coronavirus Crisis: Change, Innovation, Leadership, Success,’ at Quinnipiac University webinar

The top executives from the four largest health care providers in the state and Gov. Ned Lamont will discuss “Beyond the Coronavirus Crisis: Change, Innovation, Leadership, Success.”

Local physician assistant students at Quinnipiac University selected as Urban Service Track scholars

The scholars gain valuable exposure to the complex and challenging issues of health care in the inner city, and a strong mentorship component supports the scholars as they navigate their own personal and professional development.

Quinnipiac University has joined the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, which consists of 51 institutions of higher education around the world that have endorsed the AFU’s 10 principles and have committed to becoming more age-friendly in their programs and policies. In the photo from March, 2018, occupational therapy student Kristen Flammini leads a rehabilitative course for senior citizens on the North Haven Campus.

Quinnipiac University joins Age-Friendly University Global Network

Quinnipiac University has joined the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, which consists of 51 institutions of higher education around the world that have endorsed the AFU’s 10 principles and have committed to becoming more age-friendly in their programs and policies.