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New Beginnings Celebrated atSt. John’s as New Students and Faculty Attend Convocations
In an atmosphere of excited anticipation at the official start of a new academic year, St. John’s University welcomed more than 3,100 first-year and transfer students from the Queens and Staten Island campuses during its annual New Student Convocation held on September 4 in Carnesecca Arena.
Stepping Stones: Interns Gain Valuable Skills through Experiential Learning
In today's competitive job market, employers recruit graduates who have complemented their academic pursuits with authentic opportunities for applying classroom learning with “real-world” internship experiences.
Students and Families Welcomed to St. John’s for 2018 Move-In Weekend
With help from parents, siblings, and student volunteers, more than 3,300 freshmen, transfer, and returning students moved into their residences at St. John’s University’s Queens and Staten Island, NY, campuses in late summer, culminating with Move-In Weekend, September 1–2.
Watch Address Live
Dr. Gempesaw will review the accomplishments of this past year and our initiatives and plans to support our strategic priorities as we begin the new academic year.
A Lesson in Service: St. John’s University Aids Children in Storm-Ravaged Puerto Rico
The strongest storm to make landfall in Puerto Rico in nearly a century, Hurricane Maria came ashore on September 20, 2017, and knocked out power to the entire island. The widespread devastation and lingering power outages triggered a creative response from the University.
How to Prepare for Your General Chemistry Exams
One of the most common questions that I am asked in the general chemistry class is, “How can I get an A in this class?” The answer is pretty simple, do the assignments and do well on the exams. There...
Register for Open House
See what awaits you at a St. John’s Open House this fall!
We Are New York’s Team
The St. John’s baseball team turned in another terrific season in 2018, going 40–17 and winning the latest in a long line of BIG EAST titles. The Red Storm’s BIG EAST Tournament championship marked the ninth title for the program—the most in conference history.
Save the Date
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Faculty Recognized for Commitment to Student Success
David P. Brown, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry; Natalie P. Byfield, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology; and Shruti Deshpande, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, have been recognized recently for their outstanding records of teaching and service to students.