Quinnipiac University
Irish Institute

Centers and Institutes

We believe your education doesn't begin and end inside the classroom. We live in an increasingly diverse and complex world that demands the knowledge, collaboration and empathy required to deliver meaningful impact. 

Whether it's turning ideas into viable business applications, or digging through human history by analyzing ancient artifacts, each of our centers and institutes pairs our students and faculty together to transform in-class academic theory into real-world solutions.

Delivering the impact that matters

Here we impart the knowledge and conduct the research that will better prepare you for your professional career, while also helping you become a better-informed citizen of the world.

Albert Schweitzer Institute

Centers and Institutes

The Albert Schweitzer Institute supports students, faculty, staff and alumni to become agents in promoting a culture of peace in our communities and the wider world. A dynamic presence at Quinnipiac University, the institute has drawn notable humanitarians both to campus and to its board, and gives students of all majors the chance to engage with local challenges and the broader international community.

Alternative Investments Institute

School of Business

Alternative Investments Institute educates students of all business disciplines about nontraditional investments and their relevance to our economy, and provides faculty with the means necessary to keep curricula current.

Bioanthropology Research Institute

Centers and Institutes

The Bioanthropology Research Institute uses a variety of paleoimaging tools and techniques to conduct research on mummified humans and animals and ancient artifacts without destruction. 

Center for Cybersecurity

School of Computing and Engineering

Quinnipiac's Center for Cybersecurity is a hub for industry thought leaders to share their perspectives on the latest trends, demands and challenges within the field of cybersecurity.

Center for Staff and Faculty Excellence

Centers and Institutes

The Center for Staff and Faculty Excellence recognizes the exemplary work of our faculty and staff who bring to life the vision and strategic plan of Quinnipiac.

Center for Health Law and Policy

Centers and Institutes

The mission of the Center for Health Law and Policy is to educate Quinnipiac students about the extraordinarily complex set of state and federal laws associated with the field of health law and all its interrelated areas. Quinnipiac’s Health Law Program received an A+ ranking for the sixth year in a row in the “Back to School 2023” issue of Prelaw Magazine; one of only 15 programs to receive such a ranking.

Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education

Centers and Institutes

The Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education uses a collaborative approach that helps develop healthcare professionals who are capable of providing evidence-based, coordinated and patient-centered healthcare. The center enables faculty, students and community partners to learn together, identify effective and efficient delivery options and engage in team practice that meets the challenges of 21st-century healthcare.

Center for Teaching and Learning

Centers and Institutes

The Center for Teaching and Learning is a hub for dedicated faculty and staff to promote active learning environments and improve the quality of student experiences. We place a premium on innovation, research and the sharing of fresh ideas — and through our work, we identify opportunities for improvement across modalities.

Center on Dispute Resolution

Centers and Institutes

The Center on Dispute Resolution at Quinnipiac Law focuses on integrating the theory and practice of dispute resolution. Since 1998, the center has created opportunities for both dispute resolution professionals and law students to engage in dialogue and attend training to develop knowledge and skills in this growing field. Furthermore, Quinnipiac’s Dispute Resolution program was ranked 15th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023 Best Graduate School rankings.

Central European Institute

Centers and Institutes

The Central European Institute (CEI) works university-wide to build bridges between the United States and the nations of Central Europe by fostering relationships in 3 main areas — academics, business and culture.

Institute for Global Public Health

Centers and Institutes

The Institute for Global Public Health is working to raise awareness and prepare physicians to address the challenges of current and future global health issues. 

Institute for Primary Care

Centers and Institutes

To address the escalating shortage of primary care physicians, Quinnipiac established the Institute for Primary Care.

Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine

Centers and Institutes

The Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine will afford interprofessional teams the opportunity to devote themselves to the study and practice of this area of medicine, with specific emphasis on providing services for wounded veterans. 

Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute

Centers and Institutes

Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute fosters a deeper understanding of the Great Hunger of Ireland and its causes and consequences through a strategic program of lectures, conferences, course offerings and publications.

National Institute for Community Health Education

Centers and Institutes

The National Institute for Community Health Education (NICHE) provides the public with balanced, in-depth discussion on health care issues. NICHE draws on the expertise of Connecticut hospitals, corporations, and health maintenance organizations to provide this information and draw attention to the state’s preeminence in health care delivery, development, and finance. NICHE also develops and publishes surveys on health care issues by the Quinnipiac University Poll.    

M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

School of Business

The M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a versatile and collaborative incubator for students, staff and faculty across all of Quinnipiac’s academic disciplines to pursue their entrepreneurial ventures.

M&T Bank Center for Women and Business

School of Business

The M&T Bank Center for Women and Business brings together women at all stages of work and life, and with varied backgrounds to learn from and support each other.