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Latest Blood Drive Helps St. John’s Pass a Donation Milestone
For more than two decades, the St. John’s University community has partnered with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) to support patients across the New York City metropolitan area through on-campus blood drives. The University’s most-recent effort helped St. John’s pass a significant milestone.

St. John’s Named to Princeton Review’s Mental Health Services National Honor Roll
St. John’s University has earned national recognition for its commitment to student wellness, securing a place on The Princeton Review®’s 2026 Mental Health Services for Students Honor Roll.

St. John’s Celebrates Cultures on Campus During International Education Week
International Education Week brings the St. John’s University community together for a series of programs that highlight the many cultures and backgrounds represented across the Queens, NY, campus.

Staying Human: VCSJ Lecturer Unpacks the Catholic Response to AI
If the first Industrial Revolution forced the Church to confront the dignity of workers, the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution demands something even bolder: a renewed defense of the human person. That was the message from Joseph M. Vukov, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy and Associate Director, The Hank Center for The Catholic Intellectual Heritage, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, during his lecture, “The Catholic Intellectual Tradition in an Era of AI.”

St. John’s Opens Second Podcasting Studio to Students
St. John’s University has opened a second podcast studio to students, marking a new era of storytelling on the Queens, NY, campus. Located on the second floor of St. Augustine Hall in room 2-114, the space offers students real-world experience in digital media production, enabling them to produce professional-quality podcasts.

Exploring Law and Religion in Global Context: A Month with the Mattone Center
For 15 years, the Denise ’90 and Michael ’91 Mattone Center for Law and Religion has been a vibrant forum for exploring the intersection of law and religion across domestic, international, and...

Institute for Catholic Schools Provides Educational Resources to Local Catholic School
The Institute for Catholic Schools (ICS) in The School of Education at St. John’s University recently donated approximately $2,800 worth of academic and sensory learning tools to Father Vincent...
St. John’s Tobin Students Partner with St. Mary’s Hospital for Children for “Winter Wonderland” Holiday Celebration
A joyful holiday fundraising event to wrap kids in care and community support, hosted by the St. John’s University’s Tobin College of Business for St. Mary’s Hospital for Children. Members of the...

Leading with Heart: Lucy A. Pesce Recognized for Changing Lives at St. John’s
Commitment to the Vincentian mission shone brightly last week when Lucy A. Pesce, Executive Director for Mission Initiatives at St. John’s University, was honored by Depaul USA with the Dax Champion Award for her unwavering leadership and compassion. Ms. Pesce’s recognition highlights not only her personal dedication but also the University’s broader mission to uplift and serve individuals experiencing homelessness.

St. John’s Students Excel in Global Business Development Programs
St. John’s University’s commitment to innovation extended across the Atlantic Ocean in the summer of 2025 when a cohort of students participated in the prestigious European Innovation Academy business development program held at the University’s Rome, Italy, location.