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Shaping future educators: how Christina Priebe, EdD, inspires students at Quincy University

Students presenting in Dr. Priebe's class while engaging with classamtes.

For many education majors at Quincy University, learning how to teach starts long before they step into their own classrooms. Under the guidance of Christina Priebe, assistant professor of education and director of student teaching, students are not just studying lesson plans—they are actively becoming educators.

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Behind the scenes at Quincy University: how graduate assistants shape student growth

A picture of the student development graduate assistants.

Quincy University features dedicated graduate assistants, Katalina Lopez and Maya Wong, who support student development and women’s basketball, respectively. They enhance student experiences through academic guidance and athletic training, fostering success across diverse campus environments.

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Students encouraged to less screen time in April wellness challenge

This is a picture of a black smartphone lying face-up on a light-colored table, with the screen turned off and slightly reflecting light. (Freja Hansen/QUMedia)

Quincy University launches an April Wellness Challenge to promote digital detox among students, encouraging them to engage in seven self-selected activities aimed at reducing screen time. This initiative aims to improve mental health, focus, and social interaction, addressing concerns about technology’s overwhelming presence in students’ lives. Participation also rewards students with gifts.

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Quincy University hosts student-professor debate on education value

This is a picture of the professors together with the students from the student government who showed up to the debate. (Freja Hansen/QUMedia)

On March 24, 2026, Quincy University’s student government hosted a debate-your-professor event to encourage student expression on educational experiences. President Luisa Andrade emphasized the need for student voices, highlighting the event’s role in fostering critical discussion and understanding of degree value.

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Finding faith in the season: Lent at Quincy University

A picture of a cross with a purple cloth draped over it. Purple is the color that is associated with Lent.

At Quincy University, the season of Lent invites students into a time of quiet reflection and meaningful change. Marked by prayer, fasting, and acts of service, Lent challenges students to step back from their busy routines and focus on what truly matters. Whether through moments of silence in the chapel or small daily sacrifices, this season becomes an opportunity not just to observe a tradition, but to grow in faith, purpose, and community.

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From campus to coast: Quincy University student Cole Wagy connects with alumni in Florida

A picture of a chapel Wagy visited when he was in Florida.

Cole Wagy, a student at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois, traveled to Florida with the university’s advancement team to meet alumni and share how their support continues to shape the student experience. By telling his own story about life on campus and the opportunities made possible through alumni generosity, Cole helped strengthen the connection between past graduates and current students.

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Needoh becomes must-have stress toy for students

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.

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Student-athletes struggle to grab lunch between classes and practice at Quincy University

A group of six female college students sits around a table in Quincy University cafeteria, talking and smiling while eating lunch. Food trays, water bottles, and mugs are on the table. Other students sit at tables in the background, and a large “CAF” sign and TV screens are visible above the dining area.

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.

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Is commuting changing the image of college life?

What a morning drive looks like for college commuter.

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.

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