Quinnipiac University, already known for its strong communications program, will now be led by the former Dean of the College of Communications at Penn State University.
Dr. Marie Hardin was introduced as Quinnipiac’s 10th president Thursday.
The Laurel has often observed that the programs at Quinnipiac and the University of Connecticut serve as a major pipeline for new talent into entry level positions in Connecticut journalism. Dr. Hardin will be responsible for the success of the institution as a whole, but her specific background in communications can’t hurt an already strong program at Quinnipiac.
