Category: Education

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Physician and New York Times columnist urges new doctors to not let go of their dreams at commencement ceremony for Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine
In total, 95 medical doctor degrees were conferred during an in-person ceremony on the Mount Carmel Quad.

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.

Quinnipiac University School of Law to host free virtual panel discussion on ‘Decriminalizing Human Trafficking Victims: Expanding Vacatur in Connecticut’ on Jan. 8
This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

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.