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St. John’s University Receives Historic $15 Million Gift from The Starr Foundation
History was made at a dinner held in midtown Manhattan last night when Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., President of St. John’s University, announced that St. John’s received its largest single gift in the 148-year-old existence of the University.
A Look at Commencement Exercises from New York to Rome
St. John’s University’s 148th annual Commencement Exercises, held in May and June, exemplified excellence—and highlighted an enduring commitment to service—as families and friends gathered to commemorate the accomplishments of the Class of 2018.
Alumni Summer Social Soars to New Level
A group of St. John’s alumni gathered at the annual Alumni Summer Social on Thursday, August 16.
Watson Fellows Roster Continues to Grow
Two more St. John’s University undergraduates have been awarded the prestigious Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship—a three-year, international internship program funded by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation.
Recent Graduates Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Grants
Two recent graduates of St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were chosen for the highly competitive Fulbright US Student Program.
Highlights from Grand Alumni Homecoming Weekend 2018
St. John’s University alumni, their families, and friends returned to alma mater to reconnect with former classmates, faculty, administrators, and staff during the University’s third annual Grand Alumni Homecoming Weekend (GAHW).
Legacy of Pamela Shea-Byrnes, D.Min., Recognized as Catholic Scholars Scholarship Fund Exceeds $1 Million Mark
The enduring contributions to St. John’s made by the late Pamela Shea-Byrnes, D.Min. ’86SVC, ’90G, and her role in the creation of the Catholic Scholars program, were celebrated on Saturday, September 8, on the University’s Queens campus.
Advancement Update
University Sets New Annual Fundraising Record The University raised $27 million in annual gifts during 2017–18, a record amount of funds raised in a single year. Generous gifts to St. John’s came from...
CPS Dean, Faculty, and Students attend NY Fashion Tech Week
St. John’s University, College of Professional Studies Dean Katia Passerini, Faculty and Students took part in Fashion Week, Sept 2018, viewing the latest Fashion Show of designers, Erica Gray, Gillian Wan, Nicka Bisou, Sascha Hosey and Lumen Couture by Chelsea Klukas. Dr. Andrea Licari was MC for the event.
Steeped in Vincentian Tradition, St. John’s Paris Location Celebrates 10 Years
Reflecting St. John’s enduring commitment to offer students a global campus, this summer the University marked the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the popular Paris location, a fixture in its popular study abroad programs.