Quincy Alumnus Honored by Illinois College Press Associatoin

Quincy, Ill. – The Illinois College Press Association honored Quincy Alumnus student press at its annual convention February 20, 2016 in Chicago. A former writer for The Falcon, the student newspaper, won a 2015 Award for Excellence in Illinois College Newspapers. Andres Martinez won first place in the sports news category for non-dailies with a circulation under four thousand. Martinez wrote a story for the March 31, 2015 issue titled “Hawks debut new turf field in style.” Martinez is a QU alumnus who currently works for The Herald Whig in Quincy.

Quincy Alumnus Since the 1860’s

Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University (www.quincy.edu) is a Catholic, co-educational, residential university offering undergraduate, graduate, and adult education programs that integrate liberal arts, active learning, practical experience, and Franciscan values. Quincy University’s intercollegiate sports are members of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference for men and women. For more information, please contact the Quincy University office of communications by calling (217) 228-5275.