Aaron C. Trump was named as general counsel at Quinnipiac University on Jan. 8, according to a press release from the university.

“Joining Quinnipiac is an exciting opportunity for me for both professional and personal reasons,” Trump said. “I admire the impact Quinnipiac University has had on its students and broader community, and I look forward to contributing to the impressive upward momentum the university has enjoyed in recent years.”

Trump’s new role includes providing legal advice to Quinnipiac University President Judy Olian, the Board of Trustees and the Quinnipiac community. Trump will begin his role on Jan. 28.

“Aaron [Trump] brings extensive legal and higher education experience to this critical role,” said University President Judy Olian. “His broad expertise in the law across higher education and in the private sector will be tremendous assets to the Quinnipiac community.”

Trump left his role as vice president for government affairs and general counsel at the University of Southern Indiana to join Quinnipiac. He managed legal matters for Southern Indiana University and oversaw its interaction with the Indiana general assembly, providing the university with his expertise on a broad range of laws and regulations related to higher education.

Trump began his career in student affairs before switching to practice law in the private sector, including university law. 

Trump’s education includes a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis, a Master of Science in higher education and student affairs, and a Bachelor of Science in psychology, the latter two from Indiana University.