David Altschuler ’72

Alumnus legacy of support grows with scholarship program for U.S. veteran and military-affiliated graduate students

David Altschuler ’72 continues a legacy of supporting promising Bobcats with the intellectual curiosity and academic drive to be the next generation of dynamic change agents and adaptable leaders. His latest gift of $100,000 to Quinnipiac supports scholarships for U.S. veteran and military-affiliated graduate students.

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Trustee’s transformative philanthropic gift to law students supports dean’s vision to ensure post-graduate success

Quinnipiac Law’s commitment to student success in the post-graduate space now includes a generous philanthropic gift from Richard Silver, a Board of Trustees member who has served for more than 40 years on the School of Law Advisory Board. He is also senior partner with Connecticut-based Silver Golub & Teitell.

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Quinnipiac high school student summer camp programs raise the bar with record enrollment

Interest in Quinnipiac’s diverse, cutting-edge summer camp programs has raised the bar for response from high school students, churning out record enrollment numbers this year.  In July and August, hundreds of ambitious high school students will fill 13 camps supporting 11 programs designed to accelerate academic and personal growth while also sharing an early taste of the college experience. 

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Class of 2029 closes out June Orientation season with confidence

Members of the centennial Class of 2029 closed out the summer orientation season with confidence, ready to begin their new life as Quinnipiac first-year undergraduate students in the fall. During the final two-day orientation session on June 30 and July 1, hundreds of brand-new Bobcats became familiar with all that their new academic home has to offer, embraced the university community’s shared values, and roared together for the first time.

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April 24, 2025

Grace Yukich, professor of sociology, describes Pope Francis’ legacy as one of humility through decades of significant changes.

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‘Minnesota considers blocking ‘nudify’ apps that use AI to make explicit images without consent’

March 04, 2025

Wayne Unger, assistant professor of law explains how the Minnesota bill will need more clarity to survive a court challenge.

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‘Got quiet quitters on your team? Assess your own managerial practices before critiquing’

February 27, 2025

Carrie Bulger, professor of psychology, describes how quiet quitting is something that employees do by setting clear boundaries of doing what’s required. Employees are now prioritizing a healthier work-life balance.

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‘25 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions That Will Bring You Luck’

February 21, 2025

Christine Kinealy, professor of history and director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute, explains the history behind some of the most popular and lucky St. Patrick’s Day traditions.

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‘Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health’

February 03, 2025

Angela Mattie, professor of management, explains how the health and human services secretary has a significant role in America’s healthcare.

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‘Examining the Future: Joan Howarth and Deborah Jones Merritt are spearheading efforts to reinvent attorney licensing’

February 01, 2025

Brian Gallini, Dean of the School of Law, commends Joan Howarth and Deborah Merritt for their decades-long fight to reform the bar exam.

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‘CNN laying off about 200 employees as part of shift to digital model ’

January 23, 2025

Ben Bogardus, associate professor of journalism, explains how the layoffs could hurt CNN’s ability to cover news.

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‘What does the health and human services secretary do?’

January 23, 2025

Angela Mattie, professor of management, describes how the secretary of health and human services plays a critical role in America’s healthcare.

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‘A retired bishop transforms guns into garden tools to help youths envision peace’

January 21, 2025

Pina Violano, clinical associate professor of nursing, co-funded the S2P Northeast chapter with Bishop Jim Curry. The focus of the chapter is to raise awareness about gun violence.

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‘How the TikTok ban works: Why not complying if risky, even if Trump wants to help’

January 17, 2025

Wayne Unger, assistant professor of law, explains how the big companies are affected by the TikTok ban.

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‘The Scariest Horror Films of 2024 Reflected Women’s Real-Life Terror After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned: You Can Revolt in Your Own Unique Way’

December 05, 2024

Ashley Brandon, associate professor of film, television, and media arts, explains how horror movies have evolved through the years and the relation to women’s rights.

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‘Disney Has a Trump Problem’

November 23, 2024

Wayne Unger, assistant professor of law, explains how the First Amendment will protect major broadcast networks against retaliatory actions.

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Trump justice: Who will Donald Trump name as U.S. attorney general?

November 08, 2024

Wayne Unger, Assistant Professor of Law, provides his perspective on the potential consequences of Trump’s approach to appointing officials to his administration, particularly the head of the Justice Department.

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Will the polls be more accurate this election year?

October 20, 2024

Doug Schwartz, Director of the Quinnipiac Poll, was interviewed by Steve Kornacki about how the Quinnipiac Poll is conducting its polls this election cycle.

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Can attorney licensing reform survive Calif's rebuff of bar exam alternative?

October 17, 2024

Brian Gallini, Dean of School of Law, commented on California's rejection of the alternative licensing model that could hinder other states' efforts to pursue similar reforms.

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The Kindness of Strangers: Remembering the Tragedy of the Brig St. John in 1849

October 12, 2024

Christine Kinealy, professor of history and director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute, wrote an article divulging the 1849 Brig St. John shipwreck. Kinealy emphasizes how its remembrance fosters empathy toward refugees and inspires action against social injustices today.

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Why OpenAI needs another $6.6 billion in VC money

October 03, 2024

Brian O’Neill, interim associate dean for academic affairs and programs and associate professor of computer science, was quoted about a new California bill impacting the use of AI.

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How to archive your photos in the digital age

September 24, 2024

Wasim Ahmad, assistant teaching professor of journalism, wrote the article, “How to archive your photos in the digital age,” which delves into the importance of backing up digital photos to prevent loss.

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One Week After Meeting, a Bloody Nose and an ‘I Love You’

September 24, 2024

School of Nursing alumnus, Gregory Addicott, was featured in The New York Times, which showcased key moments of his relationship with his partner, from their engagement to their wedding celebration.

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‘Are we asking the wrong questions about ChatGPT?’

April 15, 2024

J.T. Torres, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Adam Nemeroff, director of instructional design and technology, writes that the question isn’t so much whether AI will replace other kinds of intelligence, but rather, how it will augment our thinking.

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‘TV talkers from Pat McAfee to Rachel Maddow gain new license to blast bosses on-air'

March 28, 2024

Ben Bogardus, interim associate dean of the School of Communications and associate professor of journalism, discussed the power that broadcast anchors have over their bosses — and how it is likely to expand.

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Paul Krugman cites the Quinnipiac Poll in The New York Times

March 18, 2024

Krugman, who has been a columnist for The New York Times since 2000 and is a distinguished professor at the City University of New York Graduate Center, cited the results of swing-state polls being conducted Quinnipiac.

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‘Kamala Harris in Selma to mark 59th commemoration of Bloody Sunday’

March 03, 2024

"Good Morning America" cited a Quinnipiac Poll about the percentage of Americans who believe they received a full and accurate account of African Americans' role in the U.S.

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Trump polling the best in his political career because of Biden’s ‘enfeebled state’: Rich Lowry

February 04, 2024

Fox News Channel cited the Quinnipiac Poll on "Fox News Sunday" as a "very-well respected" polling organization, when discussing this year's presidential election.

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Stephen Colbert cites the Quinnipiac Poll on 'The Late Show'

February 03, 2024

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," cited the results of the January 31 poll showing the anticipated matchup between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

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‘Meet the 25-year-old social media manager behind Elmo’s viral post’

January 31, 2024

Christina Vittas ’20, an advertising and integrated communications alumna, reflects on the experience of crafting Elmo's viral post on X that reached more than 210 million people.

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'Colorado voters seeking to disqualify Trump from the ballot tell Supreme Court Jan. 6 'will forever stain' US history'

January 29, 2024

Wayne Unger, assistant professor of law, wrote that the outcome of the case will likely determine if Trump can appear on ballets across the country.

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‘Bill Belichick’s hidden playbook – the 19th century origins of ‘The Patriot Way’

January 18, 2024

Richard Hanley, professor emeritus, shares why Bill Belichick can easily be credited as a living historian-coach.

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