St. John’s Law Hosts School-Wide Dialogue on Charlottesville and Free Speech
Students, faculty, and administrators came together in September for a dialogue on the boundaries for the expression of polarizing ideas
St. John’s University Partners with Mary Immaculate College in Ireland
Through a new academic and international collaboration, St. John’s University and a fellow Catholic institution of higher learning, Mary Immaculate College (MIC) in Limerick, Ireland, announced a new strategic partnership.
Founder’s Week Explores Global Impact of Vincentian Charism
Echoing the passage from Matthew’s Gospel—“I was a stranger and you welcomed me”—St. John’s 23rd annual Founder’s Week celebrated the University’s Vincentian heritage with programs, lectures, and service opportunities evoking the theme of “Welcome the Stranger.”
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New Faculty Join St. John’s
Committed to a culture of student success and academic excellence, St. John’s has expanded its teaching ranks by 40 new faculty appointments across the University’s six schools and colleges.
Professor Mark Movsesian Teaches at American University of Armenia
Professor Mark L. Movsesian visited Armenia recently to teach Topics in American Law: US Constitution and Human Rights, a one-week, intensive course at the American University of Armenia.
School of Education- Faculty Spotlight Luncheon
The Dean’s Scholars organization of The School of Education, Staten Island campus, hosted a Faculty Spotlight Luncheon focused on the topic of Bullying on September 18th, 2017. Adjunct Assistant Professor Adele Kosinski a) defined bullying, b) demonstrated existing types of bullying, c) provided supportive resources, and d) underscored messages that educators must deliver about bullying in today’s schools.
Students Make a Difference as Academic Service-Learning Expands
Eager to see South Africa and help those in need, Carissa Herb, a junior at St. John’s University, achieved both those goals by enrolling in a popular philosophy course this past spring.
University Programs Earn Recognition for Excellence
From programs that help veterans transition to life on campus, to a television series covering pertinent religious and secular topics, St. John’s commitment to excellence is evident in the numerous accolades the University earned over the past year.
For Pageant Winner, Service is Second Nature
As a student at St. John’s, Andreia Gibau ’17CPS was passionate about serving the local community.