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In Memoriam: Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. ’90HON, 16th President of St. John’s University, Trustee Emeritus
St. John’s University mourns the passing of Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., its 16th President, on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
St. John’s Secures Grant to Enhance STEM Outcomes for Underrepresented Minorities
St. John’s University has been awarded a $350,000 grant to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) outcomes among underrepresented minorities as part of a seven-school initiative designed to address barriers faced by minorities interested in those fields.
St. John’s Hosts High School Students during Annual Celebration of Pioneering Female Mathematician
Held throughout the country by colleges and universities, Sonia Kovalevsky Days celebrate the first woman in modern Europe to earn a doctorate in mathematics, the first to join the editorial board of a scientific journal, and the first appointed professor of mathematics.
Double Alumna Creates First Endowed Professorship in The School of Education
When the new Nursing Bachelor of Science degree was established at St. John’s, retired educator Mary Carole Schafenberg ’70Ed, ’80PD endowed a scholarship in her mother’s name. This year, she endowed the first professorship in The School of Education (SOE) for Special Education and Autism Education, a cause that is very dear to her.
St. John’s Conference Highlights Impact of Climate Change on Insurance Industry
Potential solutions to the insurance industry crisis imposed by climate change brought executives, economists, thought leaders, and government policymakers to St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science on June 10 for a daylong conference aimed at helping the industry navigate new risks and vulnerabilities.
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Graduates Reflect on St. John’s as They Prepare to Enter the Workforce
More than 360 students graduated from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) this year. These individuals conquered academic challenges and have also nurtured a broad range of interests and passions, paving diverse paths for themselves. While each is unique, they all possess the requisite skills and fortitude to excel in a dynamic world. Here are thoughts from some students graduating in 2024.
New York’s Pro Bono Scholars Program Gives Seth Goldstein ‘24 a Head Start
Reviewing the federal district court’s written decision, Seth Goldstein got to the final footnote and smiled as he read: The Court thanks counsel for the exceptional vigor, skill, and professionalism...
Ozanam Scholars Embrace Faith and Service in Costa Rica Mission
For 27 first-year students at St. John’s University, a 10-day community service immersion in Costa Rica was an ideal way to live out their commitment to the Ozanam Scholars program.
The School of Education Holds Graduate-Level Commencement
Graduate-Level Commencement Exercises for The School of Education (TSOE) at St. John’s University were held on Friday, May 17, in Carnesecca Arena on the Queens , NY, campus. “We have remarkable...
St. John’s Hosts High School Democracy Roundtable
Eager to engage the next generation of voters in the democratic process, St. John’s University hosted a forum for area high school students on May 4 in St. Augustine Hall, home of The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies.