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July 24, 2020

Support Our Student Community

Dear Colleagues, Students from around the country and international locations are making their travel plans to begin the fall semester at St. John’s University while Governor Cuomo continues to evaluate how to mitigate the risk of travelers to New...

July 22, 2020

In Memoriam - Krystal Valdez

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of one of our students: Krystal Valdez 2 nd Year Legal Studies Student The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies Wake Krystal Valdez was laid to rest on July 6...

July 10, 2020

July Is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

In 2008, the US House of Representatives designated July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor of the leading African American novelist and journalist. Ms. Campbell was a voice for individuals and families of...

June 23, 2020

Plan for Gradual Return to Campus – Summer 2020

Now that NYC has entered Phase 2 of reopening, the University is pleased to announce its Plan for Gradual Return to Campus – Summer 2020 . The Plan was developed by the Return to Campus Task Force in compliance with the requirements established by...

June 16, 2020

Academic Calendar Changes – Fall 2020

We write to you today to provide information on changes to the academic calendar for fall 2020. Upon the recommendation of the University’s Academic Calendar Committee comprised of faculty, administrators, and students, and with the approval of Dr...

June 15, 2020

In Memoriam - Salvatore J. Giovannotto

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of a member of the family of one of our colleagues: Salvatore J. Giovannotto Father of Pauline Tummino Student Health Services Wake Services previously held in Naples, Florida...

June 10, 2020

Retirement of President Gempesaw

Earlier today, Dr. Gempesaw shared with you the decision he has made, after a 35-year academic career, and with his current contract scheduled to conclude in June 2021, to retire as the 17th President of St. John’s University. As Dr. Gempesaw noted...

June 10, 2020

Retirement Announcement

I am writing to inform you of my decision to retire from my position as president of St. John’s University at the end of my employment agreement on June 30, 2021, concluding a 36-year career in academia. At this stage in our lives, Clavel and I are...

June 06, 2020

Antiracism Statement from University Senior Leadership

On May 29, 2020, President Gempesaw released a statement expressing solidarity with victims of injustice. In the communication he made clear we must rise above hatred and violence and work towards greater understanding and compassion for one another...