From Happy Valley to Quinnipiac: Marie Hardin’s Exciting New Journey
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STATE COLLEGE, PA - At the Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance, we are thrilled to celebrate an exciting new chapter for one of our esteemed board members, Marie Hardin. Hardin has been appointed the 10th president of Quinnipiac University and will assume her role on July 1st, 2025. She will continue serving as Dean of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications through the spring 2025 semester.
Dean Marie Hardin has been an integral part of the Penn State community since 2003. Her leadership and vision have profoundly impacted the academic and professional growth of students in journalism, media, and communications.
In the summer of 2024, Marie Hardin joined our HVSEA Board of Directors, bringing her expertise in film, television, and digital media.
As she embarks on this exciting new journey, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish her all the best in this new chapter. We look forward to seeing all she will accomplish at Quinnipiac University!
Best of luck, Dean Hardin—the HVSEA Board of Directors and staff will always be cheering you on!
Read more about Dean Marie Hardin’s impact below!