Author Archives: Kyron Dunae

QU club helps preserve 100-year-old building

This is a picture of the QU entrepreneurship club at The Washington Theater talking to The Washington Theater Commission.

Quincy University entrepreneurship students engaged with The Washington Theater Commission to revitalize the historic theater, emphasizing community feedback and highlighting the need for significant fundraising to restore the venue for diverse entertainment purposes.

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New professor at QU pushes the envelope on AI in education

This is a picture of Syeda Zainab Akbar helping a student in her digital content creation class.

Syeda Zainab Akbar, PhD., a new professor at Quincy University, incorporates AI in her digital content creation class while evaluating its impact on student learning. She emphasizes the importance of experimental teaching amid varying opinions on AI’s role in education.

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Quincy University conducts 11th annual day of service

This is a picture of President Dr. Brian McGee adressing the student body before going out on the day of service.

Quincy University’s annual day of service engaged 1,009 students and faculty in community support, providing 4,036 service hours valued at over $144,000. The event fostered servant leadership and strengthened community ties, ensuring vital assistance to local organizations.

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QU students use disposable utensils after renovation delays

This is a picture of students in cafe with disposable utensils being shown.

Quincy University’s Cafe underwent renovations, enhancing amenities and expanding its menu. Delays with a new conveyor system led to a temporary switch to disposable utensils, sparking mixed reactions from students. The system has since been completed, restoring normalcy.

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Kevin Hines inspires at Quincy University mental health event

This is a picture of Kevin Hines and the NAMI club before his presentation.

Quincy University launched mental health awareness week with Kevin Hines’ impactful presentation, “The Ripple Effect.” Hines shared his suicide survival story, emphasizing the importance of expressing feelings and resilience. The event engaged the community, setting a positive tone for upcoming wellness activities.

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Coach Christopher Jones: building a championship culture at Quincy University

This is a picture of coach Jones talking to the sprint football team after practice.

The Quincy University sprint football team is energized by the return of defensive coordinator Christopher Jones, who aims to build on past success and shape young athletes’ futures. Here is an interview with coach Jones as well as players showing their excitement.

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The journey of Joe Webb: faith, football, and success coaching

This is a picture of Joe Webb at his desk working.

Joseph Webb, a graduate assistant at Quincy University, balances roles as a husband, podcast co-host, and assistant success coach. A former football captain, he aims to guide student-athletes while sharing faith-centered conversations on his podcast, “It Gets Better.”

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2025 Polar Plunge: a day of fun and fundraising in Quincy

This is a picture of someone doing a backflip into the pool at the 2025 Polar Plunge.

The Quincy community participated in the annual Polar Plunge on February 23, 2025, raising $20,000 for Special Olympics. The event showcased unity, with participants jumping into icy water to support athletes with intellectual disabilities, fostering camaraderie and inclusion.

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Quincy University athletes share concerns over Teamworks nutrition app

This is a picture of a student holding a phone with the Teamworks app opened.

Athletes at Quincy University are resisting the Teamworks nutrition app, citing concerns over privacy and potential harm, especially in weight-controlled sports. Suggestions propose making the app optional to empower athletes while addressing dietary tracking and education needs.

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