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How to navigate transitions between semesters from Quinnipiac director of fitness and wellbeing

While the fall and spring semesters are filled with lots of opportunities to learn, grow and have fun, making sure to rest and recover is just as important for your wellbeing. During the summer and winter breaks, the shift in pace or lifestyle may be a significant adjustment to make. Tami Reilly, director of fitness and wellbeing, understands this change and shares how to make the most of breaks away from the university.

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Health sciences faculty share advice on staying safe during heat waves

While the height of summer brings lots of fun outdoor activities and adventures, recent heat waves across the United States have presented challenges for those trying to stay cool. As you prepare to make the most of your summer, faculty urge you to be aware of the weather conditions. To help you stay safe, two professors from Quinnipiac School of Health Sciences share their advice for navigating the high temperatures.

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Students dig into forensic science at Quinnipiac's summer program

A year ago, Yelana Forbes was watching fictional investigators solve crimes on television. This week, the rising junior at University High School of Science and Engineering in Hartford is excavating simulated clandestine graves, lifting fingerprints and analyzing evidence at Quinnipiac's Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation summer program.

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Student Experience

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High school students creating a film at Quinnipiac pre-college summer program

Student filmmakers turn original ideas into short films at Quinnipiac summer program

Standing in the woods near The Commons residence hall, Olivia Ruisi watched her horror story come to life. The Andover, Massachusetts, high school student spent the week helping write and direct “Untold Truth,” a three-minute horror film about a group of friends searching the woods for their missing childhood friend.

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In the News

‘How 4 Colleges Are Helping Close Health-Care Gaps’

May 15, 2026

Linda Bedard, clinical assistant professor of physical therapy, highlights how Quinnipiac’s student-run rehabilitation clinic provides students with hands-on experience while expanding access to care for uninsured and underinsured patients.

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‘Savannah Guthrie’s Brave Choice: How Will the ‘Today’ Anchor Return to Morning TV Amid Mom’s Unsolved Disappearance?’

April 03, 2026

Ben Bogardus, professor of journalism, discusses the challenge ‘Today’ faces in balancing its journalistic responsibilities with deep personal ties to Savannah Guthrie, requiring transparency and sensitivity as the program covers a story involving one of its own.

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‘How Surveillance Footage Helped Solve 5 Infamous Crimes’

March 19, 2026

Brian Gallini, dean of the School of Law and Neal Feigenson, professor of law, explain how properly authenticated video footage can serve as powerful evidence.

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‘Fail the bar exam? Retake might be an entirely different test’

March 19, 2026

Brian Gallini, dean of the School of Law, describes the frustrations with the NextGen practice sets.

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‘Hands-On Learning at Quinnipiac Clinic’

February 25, 2026

Linda Bedard, clinical assistant professor of physical therapy, explains how the EQUIP Rehabilitation Clinic gives students hands on experience while building real clinical skills.

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‘“Today” Shows Signs of Shift to More Typical Format as Nancy Guthrie Search Continues’

February 20, 2026

Ben Bogardus, professor of journalism, notes that ‘Today’ has returned to its usual format but still faces ethical tension in covering a deeply personal story involving one of its own.

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‘Savannah Guthrie’s Mom’s Disappearance Forces “Today” to Become Its Own Lead Story’

February 10, 2026

Ben Bogardus, professor of journalism, emphasizes that the ‘Today Show’ faces an ethical challenge, as its close ties to Savannah Guthrie complicate objective coverage.

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‘Exclusive: Despite new curbs, Elon Musk’s Grok at time produces sexualized images – even when told subjects didn’t consent’

February 03, 2026

Wayne Unger, assistant professor of law, explains that in the U.S. xAI could face action from the Federal Trade Commission.

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‘Video evidence and eyewitness accounts: Why people see different things’

January 26, 2026

Neal Feigenson, professor of law, explains that video evidence is not as objective as it appears, noting that viewers can interpret the same footage differently due to cognitive biases.

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‘AI can develop ‘personality’ spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?’

January 24, 2026

Chetan Jaiswal, associate professor of computer science, explains that AI’s emerging personalities are not truly human traits but reflections of training data. This shift brings both new possibilities and serious risks as systems grow more autonomous.

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‘Rob and Nick Reiner: A Father-Son Relationship in Several Acts’

January 16, 2026

Blythe Frank, assistant professor of film, television and media arts, shares insights from the set of “Being Charlie”, where they served as executive producer.

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‘Trump’s smoke-and-mirrors farmer bailout won’t make this self-inflicted wound disappear, experts warn’

December 09, 2025

Mohammad Elahee, professor of international business, explains how Trump’s farm subsidy is temporary fix that fails to address deeper problems caused by tariffs and trade disruptions.

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‘Explainer: Can Donald Trump serve a third term as U.S. president’

October 28, 2025

Wayne Unger, assistant professor of law outlines how in court the Constitution would prevent Trump from serving a third term as U.S. president.

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‘Excitement and concerns over OpenAI’s Sora 2 and other AI video tools’

October 08, 2025

Adam Nemeroff, assistant provost for Innovations in Learning, Teaching & Tech explains the issues with AI content and videos co-existing with human-made videos.

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‘As the US government hits pause, Trump’s economic chaos only accelerates’

October 02, 2025

Mohammad Elahee, professor of international business explains how the government shutdown represents a systemic shock and affects the economy.

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‘Travis Kelce’s New Subscriber Count After Taylor Swift Appearance - Revealed’

August 15, 2025

Ari Perez, associate professor of civil engineering provides their perspective on why the surge in subscriber numbers is a reflection of Taylor Swift.

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‘Economy Bounced Back in 2Q, Posting 3% Growth’

July 30, 2025

Mohammad Elahee, professor of international business, describes the push to remake the U.S into a manufacturing powerhouse as a circus, noting how high labor costs make these ambitions economically unrealistic.

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‘Trump tax hikes pressuring top universities to make education more affordable might do the opposite’

July 22, 2025

Mohammad Elahee, professor of international business, explains that when big universities say they are absorbing new tax burdens, they may find other creative ways to reduce the burden.

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‘High Court Age-Check Ruling Could Have Wide Impact Beyond Porn’

June 30, 2025

Wayne Unger, assistant professor of law, explains that the Supreme Court’s recognition of the feasibility of age-verification technology may significantly weaken future First Amendment challenges.

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‘States Rethink Measure of Lawyers as Deadline for New Exam Nears’

June 24, 2025

Brian Gallini, dean of the School of Law, highlights the benefits of Oregon’s decision to license law graduates immediately after graduation.

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‘Successor talk swirls as 61,000 pay homage to Pope Francis’

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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‘Wet mop, steam mop or spinning mop: Which mop cleans your floors the best?’

March 18, 2025

Lisa Cuchara, professor of biomedical sciences explains how bacteria can be tracked in your home simply by wearing your outdoor shoes inside.

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