Parents & Families

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Parents & Families

Quinnipiac parents and families help our community thrive. Your support and encouragement profoundly shape each student’s educational journey. Join fellow Bobcat families in making an impact through the Parents & Families Leadership Council and the Quinnipiac Family Fund.

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Make A Positive Impact

At Quinnipiac, we value parents and families as essential partners in our educational mission. The Parents & Families Leadership Council (PFLC) plays a vital role in advancing this mission — enhancing the student experience, building community, and addressing critical needs across campus.

To request more information and express your interest in joining the Parents & Families Leadership Council, please complete the online interest form

Parents and Families Leadership Council - $5,000

The Parents & Family Leadership Council is a dedicated network of Quinnipiac parents and families committed to strengthening the University, enriching student life, and advancing academic endeavors by raising critical funds. Members give of their time, talent, and treasure by participating in on-campus meetings each semester, engaging with students and University leadership, and making an annual gift of $5,000 or more to the fund of their choice.

Benefits include:

Invitations to exclusive events and activities with Quinnipiac President Judy D. Olian and senior leadership
Strong community network of dedicated parents and families
Frequent and personal communications and assistance from the office of Development for Parents & Families
Exclusive volunteer opportunities
Annual tokens of appreciation
Automatic membership into the President’s Club

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To request more information and express your interest in joining the Parents & Family Leadership Council, please complete the online interest form

Parents and Family Fellows - $10,000

Quinnipiac’s Parents & Family Fellows recognizes those who significantly invest in advancing the university’s mission, and fosters meaningful engagement in our community’s success. This philanthropic partnership begins with an annual gift of $10,000 or more and includes exclusive opportunities to connect with senior leadership. Fellows enjoy all Parents & Family Leadership Council benefits with added Commencement offerings.

Benefits include:

Invitations to exclusive events and activities with Quinnipiac President Judy D. Olian and senior leadership
Strong community network of dedicated parents and families
Frequent and personal communications and assistance from the office of Development for Parents & Families
Exclusive volunteer opportunities
Annual tokens of appreciation
Automatic membership into the President’s Club
Additional Commencement offerings

Join Now

To request more information and express your interest in joining the Parents & Family Leadership Council, please complete the online interest form

A Message from Our Council Chair

Ed Farris, MD, P’22, ’25, ’25, MD '26

Chair of the Parents and Families Leadership Council

“Your child’s four years go by very quickly, so I encourage you to jump right in! With an annual leadership gift, you join the Quinnipiac Parents & Families Leadership Council (PFLC), a way to support any area of the University that is meaningful to your family. Joining the PFLC provides the opportunity to engage with University leadership, learn about the programs available to students like yours, network with other Quinnipiac families, and help create excellence for our community.”

Quinnipiac Family Fund

Your gifts, no matter the size, provide Quinnipiac with the vital resources needed beyond tuition to keep your student’s educational experience innovative, dynamic, and adaptable in an ever-changing world. By supporting the Quinnipiac Family Fund, your family helps create high-impact experiential learning opportunities, enhance campus activities, and develop new resources under the leadership of the Chief Experience Officer and Provost.

The Quinnipiac Family Fund has helped to provide the following for our campus community:

Community-based and service learning
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging education
Student-led innovative community activities
Undergraduate research and conference presentations
Physical improvements on campus such as firepits, outdoor seating, and an e-sports facility
Mental health and wellness facilities and programs

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Contact Us

Jenna L. McClain Morlong
Director of Development for Parents and Families
203-582-7294
jenna.mcclain@qu.edu