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Andy Thane and Amy (Brenner) Thane hold hands and walk in front of a row of trees on their wedding day

Andy Thane ’19, DPT ’22, and Amy (Brenner) Thane ’19 marry

Andy Thane and Amy (Brenner) Thane hold hands and walk in front of a row of trees on their wedding day

Andy Thane ’19, DPT ’22, and Amy (Brenner) Thane ’19 were married in May 2024 in Middletown, Connecticut. Both the maid of honor and best man were Bobcat alumni!

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Amy (Brenner) Thane ’19

November 20, 2025

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1986, 2019, 1989

A Quinnipiac legacy, generations strong

For sisters Susan Ely Ehret ’86 and Sandra Ely Chow ’89, Quinnipiac has long been a shared foundation. That connection deepened when Sandra’s son, James Chow ’19, became part of the same alumni community. This winter, the sisters traveled to Japan to visit James, currently studying in Tokyo. Together they traveled to Sapporo, Japan, to experience the city’s 76th Snow Festival. They share: "Framed by an intricately sculpted snow castle, the moment captured more than a memorable trip — it reflected a lasting bond shaped by family, tradition and the enduring reach of a Quinnipiac education."

Vanessa Dellheim headshot

2006, 2008

Vanessa Dellheim ’06, MPT ’08, nationally honored for clinical excellence by APTA

Vanessa Dellheim ’06, MPT ’08, was recently recognized with a national award of clinical excellence from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Dellheim received the 2026 APTA Mary Sinnott Award for Clinical Excellence in Acute Care. Dellheim is a clinical specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she has served on the Inpatient Services team for 18 years, overseeing practice across orthopedic, burns and plastics, and medical ICU units. She earned her MPT from Quinnipiac University and her DPT from MGH Institute of Health Professions, and became board-certified in Geriatrics through APTA in 2017. A passionate mentor and national presenter — including at the American Burn Association and the American College of Emergency Physicians — Dellheim advances evidence-based practice through research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional service.

Quinnipiac alumna April Bryant and her classmates from the Class of 1993 pose for a picture during a girls' weekend!

1993

Ladies from Class of 1993 enjoy girls' weekend!

In May 2025, ladies from then Quinnipiac College Class of 1993 spent a girls' weekend in Mystic, Connecticut. We ate, drank, shopped and — more than anything — laughed! Ever since we graduated, we gather at least once a year! Included in the picture from the Class of 1993 are April (George) Bryant, Kate (Wassel) McCoy, Colleen (Leonard) Prendergast, Laura (Delisi) Palumbo, Lynne (Bizewski) Hurley, Angela (Bucchignano) Mile and Rachelle (Bloomfield) Scharf. Missing is Laura (Kirkyla) Jalinskas.

Quinnipiac alumna, Stacie Galicki, poses for a picture with her friends from Quinnipiac

1994

Stacie Galicki ’94 celebrates enduring friendships

Thirty-five years of us. Stacie, Michelle, Jenn, Bridget, Maura, Rebecca, Denise and Alisa. In 1990, we met at Quinnipiac College as roommates in Larson and Irma. Our friendship took us to Troup, Perlroth and the Hill. After graduating in 1994, our friendship only got stronger with weddings, babies, deaths, vacations, many girls' weekends and everything in between. It’s hard to believe we started with no cell phones and now we have continuous daily updates in our group chat that keep us more connected than ever. It feels like we still live next door to each other. We have 19 children between us with two QU alumni, with hopefully more to come. These girls became more than roommates; they are family, best friends for life.

Quinnipiac alumna Catherine Campbell poses with friends for a picture

2014

Catherine Campbell ’14 celebrates friendship this Valentine's Day

From Commons to Forever: They say you find your soulmates in college and for us, that meant finding the friends who would walk through every stage of life by our side. Our journey began in 2010 as freshmen meeting in Commons. What started as a random introduction in the dorm turned into a fifteen-year "Bobcat bond" that only grew stronger as we moved through every stage of the QU experience. We navigated the evolution of campus life together: moving from Old Village to the sunsets and mountain views at York Hill, and finally getting a taste of the "real world" in our off-campus house on Whitney Avenue while we tackled grad school. Our time at QU was defined by the best of Hamden and New Haven: Numerous hikes up Sleeping Giant. Endless, coffee-fueled study marathons at Arnold Bernhard Library. Dancing on the benches at Aunt Chilada’s and legendary nights out at Toad’s Place. Since leaving the Bobcat bubble, we’ve remained best friends into our adult lives, celebrating marriages, babies, promotions, and every major milestone in between. This Valentine’s Day, we’re sending a huge "Thank You" to QU for the best memories and for giving us a friendship that truly is for keeps. Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat! 🐾

Quinnipiac alumna Kimberly Saccucci posing for a picture in a living room with several friends from Quinnipiac

2001

Kimberly Saccucci ’01: Over 26 years of Quinnipiac friendship

We are a close-knit group of 10 friends who graduated from Quinnipiac University’s OT, PT, and medical technology programs. Through the years, we’ve made it a priority to see each other annually, preserving the strong bonds formed during our time at QU. We’ve supported one another through life’s challenges and proudly celebrated each other’s personal and professional milestones. Our connection remains a meaningful reminder of the lasting relationships built through shared experiences and mutual support. We love to reflect on all the good times that we had during our years at Quinnipiac!

Quinnipiac alumni pose for a picture holding a Quinnipiac University banner at a wedding

2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Kylie Cardoso ’16: A Quinnipiac wedding reunion!

I recently got married and was lucky to have five of my best friends from Quinnipiac as bridesmaids. We also had some other great Quinnipiac friends at the wedding, including five of us from the physical therapy program. I'm so thankful to Quinnipiac for giving me these lifelong best friends!

Kyle Adams and Matt Warner pose for a picture at the top of Sleeping Giant Mountain

2018

Kyle Adams ’18 and Matt Warner ’18, MHS ’20, maintain close friendship

Being part of the Quinnipiac alumni community is a privilege! I'm super grateful for Quinnipiac strengthening lifelong connections and bringing me closer to people like Matt Warner ’18, MHS ’20. Matt and I met in middle school, were friends throughout high school, and got even closer during our time together at QU. We still see each other to this day and will be watching the Super Bowl together this February! The picture included is from our first day of freshman year hiking Sleeping Giant in August 2014.

Anthony Schiano kneels with a ring with Caroline Ix in a garden

2020

Caroline Ix ’20 and Anthony Schiano ’20 announce their engagement

Caroline Ix ’20 and Anthony Schiano ’20 are excited to announce they will be married on September 19, 2026. The couple writes: “We’ve been together since our junior year at Quinnipiac and are so grateful to have been struck by ‘QU-pid’s’ arrow during our years there. From our first date at Wentworth’s Ice Cream Shop, to a lifetime of dates ahead!”

Alex Leafer and wife are lifted on chairs by a crowd of people on their wedding day

2013

Alex Leafer ’13 marries Kendall in Utah

Alex Leafer ’13 met his wife, Kendall, 18 years ago at a film program. After 11 years of friendship, they started dating in 2018 and were married on Sept. 6, 2025, on a mountain in Park City, Utah.

Savannah Reilly looks at the camera as her husband embraces her on their wedding day

2016

Savanna Reilly ’16 and Jake O’Brien marry

Savanna Reilly ’16 and Jake O’Brien were married on Sept. 13, 2025, before a wonderful gathering of family and friends at the Henry House in North Bennington, VT.

2015

Erica Kleinbaum '15 opens periodontist practice

I am excited to announce the opening of my new periodontal practice, Dr. Erica Kleinbaum, GUMDOC MA, serving the south shore and south coast of Massachusetts through our Brockton and Taunton office locations. I offer full scope periodontal care and provide services such as extractions, implants, laser periodontal therapy, gum grafting and treatment of periodontal disease. To learn more, please visit www.gumdocma.com for hours and information.

Flyer for Minty's Scoop on School book by Samantha Castella

2016

Samantha (Fanelli) Castella '16 publishes children's book

Hello! I am Samantha Castella (formerly Fanelli), a QU Class of 2016 graduate, and I'm so excited to announce I wrote a children's book, Minty's Scoop on School! As a mom and pediatric PT, I'm passionate about helping kids grow with confidence, which is why this story is so close to my heart! Minty is a mint chocolate chip ice cream cone who's nervous about her first day of school, afraid she won't fit in - until she discovers that being unique is what makes her so special! I can't wait to share this sweet story about self-acceptance and friendship with you all! You can check out my book on Amazon now at www.amazon.com/dp/B0F27FSYH2 - THANK YOU!

Laura Savage and Andrew Czuchra walk along the beach holding hands on their wedding day

2013

Laura Savage ’13 and Andrew Czuchra ’13 marry in April

Laura Savage ’13 and Andrew Czuchra ’13 were married on April 26, 2025. Although they both graduated from the School of Business and shared mutual friends, their paths did not cross until after graduating from Quinnipiac.

Meghan and Connor Aikens-Kinney hold hands while Justin Kile presides on a wedding alter

2019, 2020, 2021

Megan (Donnelly) Aikens-Kinney ’20, MBA ’21, and Connor Aikens-Kinney ’19 marry

Megan (Donnelly) Aikens-Kinney ’20, MBA ’21, and Connor Aikens-Kinney ’19 were married April 5, 2025, in Prospect, CT, by Justin Kile, professor of industrial engineering and director of the industrial engineering program in the School of Computing & Engineering. The ceremony was attended by several QU alumni.

1994

In Memoriam: Deborah Kelley '94

A QC alumni, Deborah Kelley, PT Class of 1994, has passed after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Portland, ME, and leaves behind 2 young daughters.

Alex (Larsen) Hull and her husband pose for a photo together on their wedding day

2017

Alex (Larsen) Hull ’17 marries husband in Pennsylvania

Alex (Larsen) Hull ’17 was married on June 10, 2023, at the historic Philander Chase Knox Estate at Valley Forge National Park in Malvern, PA. She and her husband, Ned, live in her home state of Pennsylvania. Since the wedding, they have added a four-legged golden retriever “fur baby,” named June, to the family.

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