Nursing majors at Quincy University face intense challenges balancing academics and athletics. Students like Acheampomaa Danso and Maddy Barton emphasize time management and organization to succeed, preparing for both sports and nursing careers.
The Needoh stress-relieving toy is increasingly popular among students for its silent, tactile experience. Its diverse textures and colors attract attention on social media, helping users manage stress and improve focus during class.
The rest of the week, her schedule makes it almost impossible to get to the café during the 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. lunch window. Instead, she often doesn’t eat until much later in the afternoon sometimes right before practice.
At Quincy University, the townies move differently. They are the ones who grew up ten minutes away in Quincy. They went to summer camps in the gym. College didn’t take them somewhere new—it layered something new on top of what was already theirs.
Every year in February, Brenner Library at Quincy University becomes a dynamic hub of reflection and discovery during Black History Month. By featuring book exhibits, online archives, and research assistance, the library offers students valuable ways to engage with Black history, culture, and contributions.
“This brings tears to my eyes because when he came back escorted back with a train down here and when he arrived at the church, the people were gathered all around to welcome him back even though he was in a casket. So he had a big celebration for the life and person he became and he was,” Fr. John Doctor said.
Quincy University honors Black History Month by playing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before games and showcasing a video celebrating influential Black figures, fostering education and reflection within the campus community.
Quincy University’s NAMI club promotes mental health awareness on campus through activities and discussions, addressing stigmatized topics while supporting students during transitional college experiences.
Nursing majors at Quincy University face intense challenges balancing academics and athletics. Students like Acheampomaa Danso and Maddy Barton emphasize time management and organization to succeed, preparing for both sports and nursing careers.
For senior forward Acheampomaa Danso, the day marked the culmination of a four-year journey defined by commitment and sacrifice. Originally committed elsewhere, Danso chose Quincy University to be closer to her sister and to attend a Catholic institution. That decision shaped her college career both on and off the court.
Students and staff discuss the realities of commuting on college campuses, and what it could take to make commuters more involved on campus. Commuters include traditional and nontraditional students, so this article touches on the unfortunate reality that commuters will just not be as involved as staff would like.
