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Future Johnnies Attend Accepted Student Day in Record Numbers
More than 2,100 prospective students—a record-setting turnout—and their families got a taste of the St. John’s student experience as they gathered inside Carnesecca Arena at St. John’s University’s annual Accepted Student Day, held on Saturday, April 7, on the Queens, NY, campus.
We Are the Defenders
Meet three St. John’s graduates who embraced the University’s Vincentian mission of service by protecting their neighbors, communities, and nation.
Over 700 Staten Island Students Visit CareerCon 2018 at St. John’s University Staten Island Campus
On Monday, February 26, over 700 Staten Island high school students spent a beautiful day at St. John’s University, Staten Island, participating in CareerCon 2018. Ninety-five employers set up tables in the gym for a career fair that informed students about internship and summer job opportunities. Representatives of the businesses and agencies helped students understand the range of careers that are available to them and the education and skills required to pursue those careers
Spring Reflections: The Importance of Research
On the occasion of the release of our Spring newsletter, I would like to share some reflections by travelling back to our first newsletter in Fall 2016 in which I referred to one of my favorite quotes from Kurt Lewin (paraphrased): it takes a lot of theory to make a good practice. And travel back we must since I want to share with you, students, alumni, faculty, and friends, our most recent journey towards increasing relevance and rigor in our academic programs....
Doo Wop takes center stage in the College of Professional Studies
On February 8th, Doo Wop took center stage in the Communication and Collaboration Commons during CPS's seventh Research Forum.
Professor Yevgenia Nayberg wins Sydney Taylor Silver Medal
The College of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that Professor Yevgenia Nayberg, Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Mass Communication, has won the Sydney Taylor Silver Medal for Young Readers for her illustration work in the book Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva.
Students Thrive through Mentoring Program
The growing success of the St. John’s University Student And Faculty Engagement (SAFE) program was celebrated by more than 80 members of the University community at a recognition dinner held on the Queens, NY, campus on November 15.
Students Pitch Business Ideas to Industry Leaders at University Competition
Tapping the entrepreneurial spirit at St. John’s, the College of Professional Studies (CPS) launched its first Pitch Johnny Competition, allowing students to pitch their business ideas to industry professionals and compete for a grand prize.
Ireland Added to St. John’s University’s Signature Study Abroad Program
Starting in spring 2018, St. John’s students can experience Ireland through the addition of historic Limerick as one of the three European cities included in the University’s popular Discover the World: Europe program.
St. John’s Dance Team Takes Top Honors at National Competition
St. John’s University’s Dance Team took home first-place honors for their game day routine and second place in the hip-hop competition at the 2018 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, held January 12–14 in Orlando, FL.