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Occupational therapy student to participate in Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Walk at Quinnipiac to honor the brother who inspired her

This year’s Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Walk to Fight Rare Diseases will be held at Quinnipiac on Saturday, April 25. Occupational Therapy student Aly Taggart ’26 and her family will participate in support of Taggart’s brother, who was born with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS).

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Netter School of Medicine students at inaugural Medical Student Doctor’s Dilemma Competition, hosted by the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Physicians

Medical students earn first place in inaugural Doctor’s Dilemma Competition

Sam Beidler, MD ’27, Sanghavi Srinivasan, MD ’27, Anthony Tristani, MD ’27, and Maggie White, MD ’27, came together earlier this month to compete against and connect with other students at the inaugural Medical Student Doctor’s Dilemma Competition, hosted by the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Physicians.

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Beautiful sunny view of North Haven pond with benches facing the sun

Occupational therapy student to participate in Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Walk at Quinnipiac to honor the brother who inspired her

This year’s Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Walk to Fight Rare Diseases will be held at Quinnipiac on Saturday, April 25. Occupational Therapy student Aly Taggart ’26 and her family will participate in support of Taggart’s brother, who was born with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS).

Read the full story Occupational therapy student to participate in Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Walk at Quinnipiac to honor the brother who inspired her
Netter School of Medicine students at inaugural Medical Student Doctor’s Dilemma Competition, hosted by the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Physicians

Medical students earn first place in inaugural Doctor’s Dilemma Competition

Sam Beidler, MD ’27, Sanghavi Srinivasan, MD ’27, Anthony Tristani, MD ’27, and Maggie White, MD ’27, came together earlier this month to compete against and connect with other students at the inaugural Medical Student Doctor’s Dilemma Competition, hosted by the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Physicians.

Read the full story Medical students earn first place in inaugural Doctor’s Dilemma Competition

In the News

‘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 talks 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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‘Can Young People Afford to Not Go to College’

March 13, 2025

President Judy Olian explains the importance of higher education and how not going to college could be the most expensive decision.

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‘Minnesota considers blocking ‘nudify’ apps that use AI to make explicit images without consent’

March 04, 2025

Wayne Unger, assistant professor of law explains how the Minnesota bill will need more clarity to survive a court challenge.

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‘Got quiet quitters on your team? Assess your own managerial practices before critiquing’

February 27, 2025

Carrie Bulger, professor of psychology, describes how quiet quitting is something that employees do by setting clear boundaries of doing what’s required. Employees are now prioritizing a healthier work-life balance.

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‘25 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions That Will Bring You Luck’

February 21, 2025

Christine Kinealy, professor of history and director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute, explains the history behind some of the most popular and lucky St. Patrick’s Day traditions.

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‘Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health’

February 03, 2025

Angela Mattie, professor of management, explains how the health and human services secretary has a significant role in America’s healthcare.

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‘Examining the Future: Joan Howarth and Deborah Jones Merritt are spearheading efforts to reinvent attorney licensing’

February 01, 2025

Brian Gallini, Dean of the School of Law, commends Joan Howarth and Deborah Merritt for their decades-long fight to reform the bar exam.

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‘What does the health and human services secretary do?’

January 23, 2025

Angela Mattie, professor of management, describes how the secretary of health and human services plays a critical role in America’s healthcare.

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‘A retired bishop transforms guns into garden tools to help youths envision peace’

January 21, 2025

Pina Violano, clinical associate professor of nursing, co-funded the S2P Northeast chapter with Bishop Jim Curry. The focus of the chapter is to raise awareness about gun violence.

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‘How the TikTok ban works: Why not complying if risky, even if Trump wants to help’

January 17, 2025

Wayne Unger, assistant professor of law, explains how the big companies are affected by the TikTok ban.

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‘The Scariest Horror Films of 2024 Reflected Women’s Real-Life Terror After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned: You Can Revolt in Your Own Unique Way’

December 05, 2024

Ashley Brandon, associate professor of film, television, and media arts, explains how horror movies have evolved through the years and the relation to women’s rights.

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