Organized by the Hamden state legislative delegation in collaboration with Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event was part of Hamden’s year-long celebration of the town’s 240th anniversary.

On April 8, Provost Debra Liebowitz joined Hamden state legislative leaders, town officials and chamber business leaders to address visitors and guests attending Hamden Day in Hartford.

Hamden State Representative Laurie Sweet said Hamden Day showcased the civic pride and community partnerships which make Hamden a vibrant and significant Connecticut municipality.

“I’m delighted to welcome 30 businesses and organizations, including Quinnipiac University,” said Representative Sweet.

“What you see represented here today is why I love Hamden. Hamden is a beautifully diverse community full of opportunity,” said Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff, who also thanked Quinnipiac for “everything they offer to our community and beyond.”

Liebowitz said Hamden’s strong sense of community, rich history and genuine pride in its neighborhoods, schools and public spaces help to make it a wonderful town.

“Hamden offers the feel of a close-knit town with the cultural, educational and economic energy of the region all around it,” Liebowitz said. “The community you see represented here today is part of what makes Hamden special, including Quinnipiac University as an anchor of that community.”

Statewide, the most recent study estimates Quinnipiac’s direct and induced total economic impact at $1.46 billion, supporting nearly 12,000 jobs. Quinnipiac also has an important and lasting presence in the state, Liebowitz said.

“There are more than 25,000 alumni of Quinnipiac who live in the state, and we are a significant local employer, with more than 300 Quinnipiac employees living in Hamden alone. There are also nearly 1,700 alumni who call Hamden home,” Liebowitz said. “When you put all of that together, we are a net importer of talent to the state of Connecticut, and because we educate the most in-demand professionals in the state, we are bringing in the talent that Connecticut needs.”

With two campuses in Hamden and one in North Haven, Quinnipiac’s enrollment of 9,700 students includes 6,600 undergraduate students, together with 3,100 graduate, medical and law students. As a comprehensive university, Quinnipiac offers a broad range of academic and professional programs through its College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Communications, School of Computing & Engineering, School of Education, School of Law, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences.

“One of the things that’s special about us is our comprehensiveness,” said Liebowitz. “But we have a particular strength in educating the healthcare workers of Connecticut and the community. We have robust partnerships with every healthcare institution in this state and we have a tremendous economic impact.”

As a premier provider of healthcare talent, in 2024, Quinnipiac conferred 618 bachelor’s degrees in health professions and related programs, together with 229 master’s and doctor’s professional practice degrees.

Quinnipiac’s annual infusion of new physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists and multitude of other skilled healthcare professionals joins a robust network of thousands of Quinnipiac alumni already serving on the front lines of patient care in every corner of Connecticut.

Providing this highly skilled workforce reinforces the university’s enduring commitment to the health and well-being of the state, said Liebowitz.

“Our three health schools keep Connecticut healthy by educating skilled, compassionate health professionals and physicians in an interprofessional environment that emphasizes patient-centered care and service to the community,” said Liebowitz.

Each year, a wide range of Quinnipiac student-led health-related community projects provide over 20,000 service hours invested by students, staff and faculty. Additionally, in partnership with Hamden police and fire departments, student-run Quinnipiac University EMS acts as a supplemental first responder agency for the community. In 2024-2025, the program’s membership of 80 certified Connecticut EMTs provided over 4,500 volunteer hours.

Quinnipiac’s involvement with the Hamden community also extends to its Presidential Public Service Fellows program, which has provided approximately 50,000 multidisciplinary service hours in Town departments since 2023. Annual contributions made by Quinnipiac to the Town of Hamden help to fund town projects, community programs and essential services. The university also supports local businesses and vendors through campus programs and events.

On April 8, Quinnipiac students from the schools of medicine, nursing and health sciences joined Liebowitz in Hartford to participate in Hamden Day’s community organization information fair. The “Quinnipiac University: Helping Keep Connecticut Healthy” exhibit provided attendees with health profession education information and resources.