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In Fourth State of the University Address, President Focuses on Progress and Opportunities
Before an audience of students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, and members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors, Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., President of St. John’s, delivered his fourth annual State of the University Address, setting an upbeat and positive tone as he outlined his vision for the University for the 2018–19 academic year and beyond.
A Snapshot of the First-Year Class of 2018
The University enrolled more than 3,100 first-year students in fall 2018, an increase of 4% from last year's class.
Key Leadership Appointments
On September 27, the University announced that Mike Cragg has been selected to lead the Red Storm Athletic Department.
Students Learn and Experience the Law in Global Context Studying in Rome
Students spent four weeks this summer learning and experiencing the law in its global context through the Law School’s Rome Study Abroad Program.
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).