New Grant Supports St. John’s Service ‘Plunge’ Program
St. John’s University has been awarded a lucrative grant that enhances access to the Vincentian Institute for Social Action’s (VISA) sought-after service immersion “Plunge” program, opening the door for enhanced participation from economically disadvantaged students.
Associate Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
Ming-Hui Li, Ed.D. , Associate Professor, Counselor Education , The School of Education , was recently selected by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as a...
Incoming Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum Named Inaugural Rose DiMartino and Karen Sue Smith Professor of Law
Recently, when they came together for Celebrating Women in the Law—an annual event co-hosted by the Law School’s Alumnae Leadership Council (ALC) and Women’s Law Society—alumni, students, and friends...
St. John’s Climate Lecture Highlights Challenges Faced by Indigenous People of Peru
In few places have the local population been as active in pushing back against environmental change as in the mountainous areas of Peru and Bolivia, home to the indigenous Quechua people . According...
Third Annual Women’s Luncheon Celebrates Accomplished Alumnae
An air of joy, enthusiasm, and accomplishment permeated the third annual Celebrating the Women of St. John’s University Luncheon. Sponsored by The McCallen Society, the day honors the achievements of alumnae who are pioneers in their respective fields.
Annual Leadership Symposium Celebrates English Language Learners
The education of English language learners (ELL) was the focus of the 11th Annual Leadership Symposium sponsored by the Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership (DAIL) within The...
Public Safety Leaders Share Goal of Keeping St. John’s Secure
The responsibility of safeguarding the St. John’s University community belongs to the Department of Public Safety. Leading the department are Denise Vencak-Toner, Executive Director, Public Safety and Risk Management, and Lynda O’Malley, Ed.D., Director, Public Safety Training, Clery, and Title IX.
In Memoriam: Joseph M. Mattone, Sr., ’53C, ’55L, ’94HON
St. John’s University mourns the passing of Joseph M. Mattone, Sr. ’53C, ’55L, ’94HON, Chairman, Mattone Investors, LLC; distinguished alumnus; Trustee Emeritus; generous benefactor; philanthropist; and patriarch of the notable Mattone family.
Remembering Joseph M. Mattone, Sr. ‘53C, ‘55L, ‘94HON
Dean Michael A. Simons and the entire St. John's Law community mourn the passing of Joseph M. Mattone, Sr., whose strong work ethic, New York City street smarts, and keen business acumen took him to...
Diverse Faiths Focus on Shared Humanity at Interfaith Dialogue
The convergence of the Christian season of Lent and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, coupled with the coming Jewish celebration of Passover, was the ideal inspiration for discussing interfaith values at St. John’s University.