First Cohort to Graduate Biomedical Sciences Program Makes Its Mark
Holland Stevenson ’21P remains humbled by the deep academic dive she was able to take as a biomedical sciences major at St. John’s University. “I explored an amazing variety of classes and filled my...
Founder’s Week Seeks a Path to Justice
St. Vincent de Paul said, “There is no charity without justice.” It was not enough for him to bring aid and comfort to those who suffered—he wanted to bring systemic change to the institutions that...
St. John’s University Celebrates Investiture of 18th President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Ph.D.
On a day that began with teeming rain—but ended with bright sunlight and a warm breeze— Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Ph.D. , President of St. John’s University, was formally installed in his new role...
Annual Vincentian Convocation Honors Those Working for Justice
St. John’s University celebrated its first Vincentian Convocation in two years by honoring people and organizations that embodied this year’s Founder’s Week theme: “Be Vincentian, Work for Justice.”...
McCallen Society Members Celebrated for University Commitment
For the first time in more than 18 months, more than 100 members of The McCallen Society joyfully reunited in person on the Queens , NY, campus for the Annual Recognition Mass and Luncheon, held on...
A Father’s Son: Matthew Atewe ’24 Takes His Dreams to a New Home Court
When a recurring knee injury ended Matthew Atewe’s dream of playing professional basketball, the first call he made was to his father back home in Toronto. “Think and pray tonight,” his dad told him....
Student-Powered Exhibit Marks Link between Civil Rights and 1964 World’s Fair
The qualities of collaboration, dedication, and passion for social justice are among the pillars of an education at St. John’s University. These values are exemplified by a graduate student and a...
Students Raise Funds and 9/11 Awareness through Symbolic Stair Climb
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and to raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation , members of Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Pi participated in a symbolic...
Risk Management Students Honored for Excellence in Classroom, Workplace, and Community
Two students enrolled in the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (GSRM) at St. John’s University were recently announced as this year’s winners of Insurance...
Government and Politics Department Discussion Explores Human Rights
The Department of Government and Politics in St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences , in partnership with the nonprofit organization Reaching Independence through Social Engagement (RI-SE)...