University roars into the 2022-23 academic year

August 26, 2022

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Members of the Bobcat Community, including 1,872 students from the Class of 2026, came together this weekend to roar into the new academic year.

Class of 2026 Welcome and BBQ

SGA president Owenea Roberts speaks from a podium on the quad

Owenea Roberts ’23, MS ’24, SGA president

A new student and orientation leader cheer as they sit on the grass

QU alumna and NHL Boston Bruins hockey operations staff Danielle Marmer speaks to new students from a podium

Danielle Marmer ’17, MS ’21, Boston Bruins, player development and scouting assistant for the Boston Bruins

The pep band plays their instruments on the quad

A group of new students laugh as they talk on the quad

Video: Quinnipiac University Welcome Weekend 2022

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Faculty and Staff Convocation

President Judy Olian and Provost Debra Liebowitz laugh on stage

Debra Leibowitz, provost, and Judy Olian, president

Tom Ellet discusses the Class of 2026 with faculty and staff

Tom Ellett, chief experience officer

Ruby ElKharboutly stands up in celebration for her award

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Dean Chris Roush sits with other faculty and staff members

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