St. John’s Commemorates 25 Years Since 9/11
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. St. John’s University will commemorate that day through prayer, service events, and solemn gestures, as we remember the nearly...
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St. John’s Welcomes a New Generation of Students at Move-In Weekend
For Immediate Release Media Contact: James Stephen Smith Director of Media Relations 718-990-5789 (o), 516-313-4568 (m) [email protected] (QUEENS, NY, September 1, 2026) – First-year and returning...
26th Annual Great Lawn Summer Concert Returns to St. John’s University Featuring the American Soul Band
(QUEENS, NY, June 3, 2026) — St. John’s University will celebrate 26 years of music under the stars when the Queens , NY, campus hosts the annual Great Lawn Summer Concert on Tuesday, June 30, from 7...
St. John’s University Celebrates Class of 2026 at 156th Commencement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2026 CONTACT: James Stephen Smith, Director of Media Relations, St. John ’ s University 718-990-5789 (o), 516-313-4568 (c), [email protected] (QUEENS, NY, May 18, 2026...
St. John’s University Announces Sale of Staten Island Campus to Wagner College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brian Browne Associate Vice President of University Communications and Public Affairs St. John’s University Tel. 718-990-2762, Cell 917-561-7068 [email protected] (QUEENS, NY...
St. John’s University Launches St. John’s Online, Expanding Access to Nationally Recognized Degrees for Working Adults and Flexible Learners
(QUEENS, NY, May 4, 2026) — St. John’s University has launched St. John’s Online , a new division offering fully accredited degree programs built for students who have jobs, families, and...
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College Brag Sheet: What It Is and What to Include (with Examples)
You have asked your teacher, counselor, or another mentor to write you a letter of recommendation. But, before they can start writing, they may ask you for something you have probably never heard of: a brag sheet.
Despite the name, a brag sheet is not about showing off. It is your opportunity to share the experiences, accomplishments, goals, and qualities that make you who you are.
From St. John’s to the Philippines: Finding Faith and Purpose Through Service
A St. John’s University student reflects on a service experience in the Philippines and the faith, purpose, and connections that made the journey meaningful.
Feeling Behind on College Applications? 6 Things to Do
If your social media feed has suddenly become filled with classmates talking about college essays, campus visits, or where they’re applying, it can be easy to feel like everyone is ahead of you.
You may be wondering where to start or how much you need to accomplish before application deadlines begin to arrive.
Here are six things to do if you’re feeling behind on college applications.
