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QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of its seventh annual QU Alumni Day on Thursday, Feb. 6, in honor of the university’s first day of classes on Feb. 6, 1860. In a press release, Maureen Kennedy, coordinator of alumni services, said, “I invite all QU alumni, no matter where you live, to wear…
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QUINCY — Quincy University announced Wednesday that, during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, it has surpassed the largest fundraising year in university history by 31 percent. The university has raised $13.7 million between June 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2024, topping the $10.4 million raised during the 2021-22 academic year. “Today…
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QUINCY — Quincy University has released the Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) spring semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Spring 2025 class schedule for January Spring 2025 class schedule for February Spring 2025 class schedule for March Spring 2025 class schedule for…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will host its winter commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in Pepsi Arena in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. The winter graduating class has 43 undergraduates and 12 graduate degree recipients. University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer and Scott…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Music Department will host its annual Saxophone Day for high school students on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Rd. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Saxophone players in grades of 9-12 are encouraged to attend. All abilities are welcome.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department will host its Hawk Express Jazz Band Christmas Concert at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Quincy University cafeteria, 18th and Lind. The band will perform holiday music with a jazz twist including “This Christmas,” “Santa Rocks the House,” “My Favorite Things,” “Sleigh Full of Saxes”…
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QUINCY — Quincy University announced on Tuesday morning its plans to launch doctoral programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy, pending accreditation approval. These new programs, which will be the university’s first doctoral degrees in its 165-year history, aim to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the region. “These two new programs will…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln Academy of Illinois named Quincy University senior Parker John Lymenstull of Oswego as a recipient of the prestigious Lincoln Academy Student Laureate award. The Lincoln Academy Student Laureate program recognizes excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities by seniors from each of Illinois’ four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities, and one student from…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library will be the site of the Family Reading Night Open House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Families are encouraged to bring children ages five and under. Attendees will rotate through different locations in Brenner Library and listen to popular children’s books read by QU early…
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QUINCY — Quincy University honored its Heritage Award recipients at an alumni dinner during homecoming weekend on Sept. 28. The Heritage Awards are the highest honors bestowed by Quincy University upon its alumni. For more than 50 years, Quincy University has presented the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year award to alumni who have…
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QUINCY — Quincy University welcomes alumnus Mark Tyrpin (Class of 1997) as the featured speaker at the President’s Leadership Breakfast, for which QU President Brian McGee is the host, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the QU Cafeteria, 18th and Lind. Tyrpin has been the president of Mercantile Bank, a United…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department has moved all offices and practice rooms into the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. In a press release, Christine Damm, dean of the school of fine arts and communication, said, “The QU music program is so excited about the renovated space. Having the new…
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QUINCY — Quincy didn’t go without summer baseball for long. Nearly 14 months after owners Jimmie and Julie Louthan said the Quincy Gems of the Prospect League would not play at QU Stadium for the 2024 season, a Springfield ownership group announced Friday morning it is finalizing a lease agreement with Quincy University to return…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Admissions Department will offer a how-to session for parents of high school students (not just those who will attend QU) at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus. College 101: A How-To for Parents features sessions to explain and add clarity to the college…
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QUINCY – A man and woman were arrested Saturday following a Friday night incident where shots were fired near the Quincy University campus on North 18th Street. The incident took place just before 11 p.m. Friday where witnesses said two people were asked to leave a party in the 500 block of North 18th. According…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Science Center has been renamed the Ryan Center for Science after a dedication on Thursday at QU’s North Campus, 18th and Seminary Road. The Ryan Center for Science was made possible by a gift from Dr. Richard O. Ryan, Class of 1964, in honor of his parents, Orville and Rose Ryan…
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CANTON, Mo. — An Indianapolis man was arrested last week and charged with unlawful use of a weapon after an April incident on the Culver-Stockton College campus. At the request of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department, officers with the Quincy (Ill.) Police Department took Travon J. Hegler-Wright, 20, into custody on Sept. 27 and transported…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced Chandler Cain as this year’s Bishop’s Scholarship recipient. Cain graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School this spring and is a freshman at QU this fall. The university awards the $10,000 Bishop’s Scholarship to one student on the recommendation of Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield.…
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QUINCY – Quincy University launched its 2024-25 fund drive on Thursday with a $1.5 million goal at kick-off events in Quincy and Springfield. The QU Fund comprises unrestricted gifts to the university and temporarily restricted gifts to athletic and academic programs. Last year’s fund drive surpassed a $1.4 million goal to support campus improvements, technology…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will light up Friars’ Field, 20th and College, with 10 hot air balloons on Thursday, Sept. 26. This free event will start at 5 p.m. The balloons will light up from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from 5 to 8:30 p.m. from vendors: The…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s School of Humanities is sponsoring two events in celebration of Constitution Day on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “How Relevant is our Constitution Today,” an activity centered around debates on the Constitution, will be held at 11 a.m. in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus, 1800 College Avenue. “Voting Rights Night”…
Read Full Article QUINCY — After enrolling the institution’s largest freshman class in 50 years in 2023, Quincy University has seen a slight dip in 2024, with total enrollment down by three percent. However, a press release from the university on Friday noted this year’s freshman class is 22 percent larger than the class that graduated in May…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University recently released its Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) fall semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. POLIS Fall 2024 class schedule: All classes meet from 2-4 p.m. at North Campus, North 18th Street and Seminary Road, with signs to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University campus welcomed first-year students arriving for move-in day and orientation on Aug. 21. Orientation is designed for new students to become better acclimated to campus life. Through a series of sessions, students are introduced to the QU house system and learn about service learning, staying healthy, resources for success in…
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QUINCY — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, have been selected for national and international art exhibitions and for publications. Mejer’s watercolors “Lifeline” and “Take PC Open Book #2” were featured in the seventh COLOR International Juried Art competition with artists from 36 countries. Mejer received the Honorable Mention Award. His…
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