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Media Relations

Quinnipiac's media relations team is connected with journalists and news outlets in the neighborhood and around the world, sharing inspiring stories from students, faculty and staff, and responding to media inquiries about Quinnipiac. If you're interested in connecting with a member of Quinnipiac's network, please contact us.

 

Contact Public Relations

John Morgan
Associate Vice President for Public Relations

203-582-5359 (office)
203-206-4449 (mobile)
john.morgan@qu.edu

John Pettit
Associate Director of Public Relations

203-582-8580 (office)
203-415-7370 (mobile)
john.pettit@qu.edu

Latest News

Quinnipiac University Poll

Frequently cited by journalists, public officials and researchers, the Quinnipiac University Poll is widely regarded for its accuracy and reliability. We regularly survey residents in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and nationwide about state and national elections and issues of public concern, such as schools, taxes, transportation, municipal services and the environment. 

Check out the Quinnipiac Poll Site

 

In the News

‘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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‘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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‘21 Cheap Foods to Buy if You’re Broke or on a Budget’

January 16, 2024

Dana White, a clinical professor of athletic training and sports medicine, a clinical associate professor of health science studies, and a sports dietitian, at Quinnipiac, recommends frozen vegetables when your pantry and refrigerator inventory is running low.

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‘How to File Taxes When You're Self-Employed’

January 10, 2024

Matthew Maron, an assistant teaching professor of accounting at Quinnipiac, recommends self-employed taxpayers hire a professional to prepare and file their taxes.

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‘Law vets say prospective hires increasingly ask about DEI’

January 09, 2024

Tanya Bovee, Jackson Lewis PC attorney, discusses how diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at companies will be at the forefront of the hiring process.

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Naïve realism and visual evidence: Theory, research, and legal applications.

January 01, 2024

Neal Feigenson, the Lynne L. Pantalena Professor of Law, wrote an in depth article that talks about naïve realism, the belief that photos and videos reflect objective reality, and how it may affects legal decision making, which can lead to biased judgements.

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‘How Gen Z feels about working from home’

November 14, 2023

Quinto Melnick, a finance major in the School of Business, was quoted in the November 14 Wall Street Journal column, “How Gen Z feels about working from home.”

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University at a glance

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We provide the knowledge and tools you need to make an impact in any field you choose. We focus exclusively on the professions. We deliver extraordinarily well-prepared professionals through a combination of market-driven knowledge and expertise, a world-sized classroom, academic innovation and effectiveness, and the quintessential student experience. Our approach is unique in higher education and our network of nearly 50,000 alumni and their success prove the value of a Quinnipiac education every day.

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