Offer students internships, mentorship, attend career events and more. Contact Kristina Galligan, senior director of student & alumni career development, at kristina.galligan@qu.edu to learn more and/or share your interest. To post an internship or job for alumni and students, join our Handshake network.

Join Handshake

Help us engage incoming students and families, fellow parents and alumni across the country by hosting an event at your home, club, local restaurant or event space.

Led by Tom Ellett, Chief Experience Officer, this Board meets monthly via Zoom to discuss the “ins-and-outs” of the student experience. Board seats are limited. To inquire about the Board and relay your interest, email cxo@qu.edu.

Be a welcoming connection for families of the incoming class. Scripts and resources will be provided. (This opportunity is for parents of sophomores or higher only.)

Check out the alumni events calendar – regional events are often open for parents and families’ to also attend. And of course, we hope to see you at Bobcat Weekend in October!

Alumni Events Calendar

Bobcat Weekend

Contact fellow parents via social media, call, text or email to join you in making a gift during the Parents & Families Challenge (fall) and Bobcats Unite (spring) campaigns.

Quinnipiac’s Family Fellows recognizes those who significantly invest in advancing the university’s mission, and foster meaningful engagement in our community’s success. This philanthropic partnership begins with an annual gift of $10,000 or more and includes exclusive opportunities to connect with senior leadership. Fellows enjoy all Parents & Families Leadership Council benefits with some additional offerings.

Benefits include:

• Invitations to exclusive events and activities with the Quinnipiac president and senior leadership

• Access to a strong community and network of dedicated parents and families

• Frequent and personal communications and assistance from the Office of Development for Parents & Families

• Exclusive volunteer opportunities

• Annual tokens of appreciation

• Automatic membership into the President’s Club

• Additional Commencement offerings

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To request more information and express your interest in joining the Parents & Families Leadership Council, please complete the online interest form

The Parents & Families Leadership Council is a dedicated network of Quinnipiac parents and families committed to strengthening the university, enriching student life, and advancing academic endeavors by raising critical funds. Members give of their time, expertise and resources by participating in on-campus meetings each semester, engaging with students and university leadership, and making an annual gift of $5,000 or more to the fund of their choice.

Benefits include:

• Invitations to exclusive events and activities with the Quinnipiac president and senior leadership

• Strong community and network of dedicated parents and families

• Frequent and personal communications and assistance from the Office of Development for Parents & Families

• Exclusive volunteer opportunities

• Annual tokens of appreciation

• Automatic membership into the President’s Club

Join Now

To request more information and express your interest in joining the Parents & Families Leadership Council, please complete the online interest form

The creation of an Endowed Named Scholarship establishes a permanent invested fund to produce sustainable revenue. Each year upon completion of the support, the invested earnings provide a scholarship award while growing the endowment balance to create long-term benefit for students. Named Endowed Scholarships are funded with a minimum gift of $100,000 given in full or through a multi-year pledge. You may also advise awarding preferences in consultation with the Office of Development. The university provides a 50% match of this scholarship, to bring the invested total to $150,000+.

This scholarship allows for immediate awarding of aid to students in need. Beginning at $25,000 made in full or through a multi-year pledge, this scholarship can be named in consultation with Office of Development and is awarded on an annual basis until depleted to deserving students each academic year.

Scholarship aid is continually the most urgent need among our students. Each day, Quinnipiac receives requests from families in need. The Parents & Families Endowed Scholarship was established in 1985 and has since continually grown through investment earnings and annual gifts from parents and families. This scholarship is awarded each year to two students who demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need. Your gift to this scholarship of $10,000 or more will provide critical funds for students and families without delay.

What club, organization or team has made an impact on your student? Consider supporting this area to make sure future Bobcats can have this same experience for years to come. By making a gift $5,000 or more in honor of your student, you can sponsor a program’s operational and enhancement needs to allow the program to continue to grow and make an impact on our community.