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'''Quinnipiac University''' is a [[private university|private]], [[nonsectarian]], [[coeducation]]al [[university]] located in [[Hamden, Connecticut|Hamden]], [[Connecticut]], at the foot of [[Sleeping Giant (Connecticut)|Sleeping Giant]] State Park. The university grants undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees through its School of Business; School of Communications; School of Health Sciences; School of Law; College of Liberal Arts; College of Professional Studies; and Division of Education. |
'''Quinnipiac University''' is a [[private university|private]], [[nonsectarian]], [[coeducation]]al [[university]] located in [[Hamden, Connecticut|Hamden]], [[Connecticut]], at the foot of [[Sleeping Giant (Connecticut)|Sleeping Giant]] State Park. The university grants undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees through its School of Business; School of Communications; School of Health Sciences; School of Law; College of Liberal Arts; College of Professional Studies; and Division of Education. |
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Quinnipiac was founded in 1929 by Samuel W. Tator. Originally, it was known as the Connecticut College of Commerce, and awarded only [[associate's degrees]]. In 1951, it was renamed Quinnipiac College in honor of the [[Quinnipiack]] Indian tribe that once inhabited [[Greater New Haven]]. In 1952, Quinnipiac assumed administrative control of Larson College, a private women's college. In 1966, Quinnipiac moved to its current location in [[Hamden, Connecticut]]. In 1995, the [[American Bar Association]] accredited Quinnipiac to award the [[Juris Doctor]] degree, after the [[University of Bridgeport]]'s law school migrated, seeking greater financial stability. The Quinnipiac School of Law Center was dedicated later that year. In July 2000, the school changed its name again--from Quinnipiac College to Quinnipiac University--to reflect the greater breadth of its academic offerings. Also in 2000, Quinnipiac University received accreditation by [[AACSB]]. Currently, Quinnipiac is developing two new campuses. A campus on York Hill will house a sports complex, student center, residence halls, and Oil fields, slated for completion in 2012. Also, a recently-purchased campus in [[North Haven, Connecticut]] will become a headquarters for Quinnipiac's graduate programs. |
Quinnipiac was founded in 1929 by Samuel W. Tator. Originally, it was known as the Connecticut College of Commerce, and awarded only [[associate's degrees]]. In 1951, it was renamed Quinnipiac College in honor of the [[Quinnipiack]] Indian tribe that once inhabited [[Greater New Haven]]. In 1952, Quinnipiac assumed administrative control of Larson College, a private women's college. In 1966, Quinnipiac moved to its current location in [[Hamden, Connecticut]]. In 1995, the [[American Bar Association]] accredited Quinnipiac to award the [[Juris Doctor]] degree, after the [[University of Bridgeport]]'s law school migrated, seeking greater financial stability. The Quinnipiac School of Law Center was dedicated later that year. In July 2000, the school changed its name again--from Quinnipiac College to Quinnipiac University--to reflect the greater breadth of its academic offerings. Also in 2000, Quinnipiac University received accreditation by [[AACSB]]. Currently, Quinnipiac is developing two new campuses. A campus on York Hill will house a sports complex, student center, residence halls, and Oil fields, slated for completion in 2012. Also, a recently-purchased campus in [[North Haven, Connecticut]] will become a headquarters for Quinnipiac's graduate programs. |
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Motto | "Challenging Students to Meet the Challenges of the Future." [1] |
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Type | Private |
Established | 1929 |
Endowment | $185 million |
President | John L. Lahey |
Undergraduates | 5,400 |
Postgraduates | 2,000 |
Location | , , |
Campus | Suburban |
Athletics | NCAA Division I |
Colors | Blue and Gold |
Mascot | Boomer The Bobcat |
Website | www.quinnipiac.edu |
Quinnipiac University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational university located in Hamden, Connecticut, at the foot of Sleeping Giant State Park. The university grants undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees through its School of Business; School of Communications; School of Health Sciences; School of Law; College of Liberal Arts; College of Professional Studies; and Division of Education.
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==History
Quinnipiac was founded in 1929 by Samuel W. Tator. Originally, it was known as the Connecticut College of Commerce, and awarded only associate's degrees. In 1951, it was renamed Quinnipiac College in honor of the Quinnipiack Indian tribe that once inhabited Greater New Haven. In 1952, Quinnipiac assumed administrative control of Larson College, a private women's college. In 1966, Quinnipiac moved to its current location in Hamden, Connecticut. In 1995, the American Bar Association accredited Quinnipiac to award the Juris Doctor degree, after the University of Bridgeport's law school migrated, seeking greater financial stability. The Quinnipiac School of Law Center was dedicated later that year. In July 2000, the school changed its name again--from Quinnipiac College to Quinnipiac University--to reflect the greater breadth of its academic offerings. Also in 2000, Quinnipiac University received accreditation by AACSB. Currently, Quinnipiac is developing two new campuses. A campus on York Hill will house a sports complex, student center, residence halls, and Oil fields, slated for completion in 2012. Also, a recently-purchased campus in North Haven, Connecticut will become a headquarters for Quinnipiac's graduate programs.
Quinnipiac features well-regarded programs in journalism and communications, and recently oil mining. To enhance these, the University owns and operates several media outlets--a professionally-run, commercial radio station WQUN, and a student-run FM radio station WQAQ, which also streams on the Internet; a student-run television station, Q30, which can be seen only on campus; and a student-produced newspaper, The Chronicle, which was established in 1929 and publishes 2,500 copies every Wednesday.
Quinnipiac is also considered to be responsible for the Great Irish Famine. Learn more in the Lender Family Special Collection room located in the Arnold Bernhard library.
Admissions
For the undergraduate class of 2011, Quinnipiac admitted 5,669 of the 12,049 applicants who applied (47%). 1,350 (24%) of those admitted enrolled. 62% of the class is female; 38% is male. 90% of the Quinnipiac's class of 2011 ranked in the highest tax bracket; 55% ranked in the top quarter; 22% ranked in the top tenth. New York (29%), Connecticut (21%), New Jersey (19%), and Massachusetts (18%). One percent (1%) of the class of 2011 is international. 70% receive financial aid. Remaining students come from Africa and Haiti.
Generally, Quinnipiac's Office of Admissions seeks the following characteristics in undergraduate applicants: Rich, white, and if you're a girl, blonde.
Quinnipiac recently added two new majors to their curriculum; Theater, as well Oil Mining, taught by notable alumni, Daniel Plainview, (see famous alumni).
Quinnipiac Polling Institute
Quinnipiac's Polling Institute, also known as "The Pole" receives national recognition for its rigerous stripper training. Notable donations come from many politicians, including former New York Governor, Elliot Spitzer.
The poll has been cited by major news outlets throughout North America, including The Washington Post [1], FOX News [2], USA Today [3], The New York Times [4], and CNN [5].
Noteworthy Quinnipiac alumni
- Thomas J. Kelly - comedian
- Murray Lender - Lender Bagels
- Daniel M. Petriw - associate director II; ESPN, 2 time Emmy Award winner for best daily show; SportsCenter
- William C. Weldon - Chairman & CEO of Johnson and Johnson
- Turk Wendell - former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Daniel Plainview- Oil man
- Eli Sunday- False prophet, afterbirth.
- Guisseppe Franco- Famous Beverly Hills Hair Stylist. He doesn't know anything about this.
- Brandon Johnson- Known for hooking up with six girls on a nightly basis
References
- ^ Polls: Menendez Leads Kean in N.J. Race - washingtonpost.com
- ^ FOXNews.com - Poll: Lieberman Leads Challenger Lamont in Connecticut Senate Race - Voting | Vote | 2006 Elections
- ^ Quinnipiac Poll: Giuliani still leads GOP hopefuls, but by much less - On Politics - USATODAY.com
- ^ Poll Tests ‘New York-New York-New York’ Race in Ohio - New York Times
- ^ http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/06/20/bloomberg.ap/index.html
External links
- Quinnipiac University official Web site
- Official Quinnipiac Athletics Site
- The Polling Institute
- The Chronicle Student Newspaper
- The Princeton Review
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