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Study Visit to China: Graduate Students of International Communication Exploring Cities in Global Economy
During the 2017 winter intersession, a group of master's students of the International Communication program explored Beijing and the Island of Hainan on their study visit to China.
At Career Fair, SJU Students Prepare for a “Lifetime of Success”
Jason Huang ’17TCB was one of 837 students who gathered to meet potential employers in Taffner Field House for this year’s Spring Career Fair held on February 16.
Theology Alumna Works Toward Lasting Change in Haiti
Marie C. Fouché ‘11G moved permanently to the United States from her native Haiti in 1968, but she has spent a lifetime working to give back to her home country. Most recently, she developed a program, Renesansavo in collaboration with La Coalition Pour le Relèvement de L’Anse-à-Veau (CORA), to educate Haitian youth about community sustainable development and the Catholic faith. She is a member of the Ladies of Charity at SJU and serves as the Ladies of Charity International Representative (AIC) to the Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative Commission.
St. John’s Strengthens Partnerships with Local Catholic High Schools
Mirtelle Mendoza ’20CPS has attended Catholic schools her entire life. A graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, NY, she came to St. John’s University for one main reason: to grow in her faith while experiencing a quality education.
Beyond the Bicentennial Conference: The Promise of Vincentian Higher Education
Continuing the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the first Vincentian missionaries to the United States, representatives from St. John’s University, DePaul University, and Niagara University came together to discuss the future of Vincentian higher education at a conference convened in New York City on November 11–12.
High School Students Earn Scholarships at St. John’s Academic Tournament
Putting their command of classroom knowledge and SJU trivia to the test, students from 11 New York City high schools competed for scholarships at the second annual College Advantage Academic Bowl, held on February 11 at the Queens, NY, campus.
John Q. Barrett on Call for Sessions Recusal from Russia Inquiry
Should Attorney General Jeff Sessions recuse himself from any investigations into Trump associates’ ties to Russia? Professor John Q. Barrett weighs in at The Atlantic.
Special Investigator Alumna Calls SJU Profs Her “Windows to the World” of Crime-Fighting
A typical day of work is anything but typical for Deirdre Matthews ‘12G. It might entail conducting interviews, analyzing documents, testifying in court, or executing search and arrest warrants. Matthews is a Special Investigator with the City of New York, a position she has held since 2015. She is responsible for overseeing all city agencies and anyone who does business with the city to ensure integrity. She also conducts criminal investigations of city employees regarding allegation of corruption, fraud, and official misconduct and makes policy and procedure recommendations for these agencies.
St. John’s University to Open Long Island Graduate Center in Hauppauge, NY
St. John’s University announced today that it has leased 11,000 square feet of space for its new Long Island Graduate Center in Hauppauge, NY.
Vice Provost International Fellowship’s Trip to Rome in the New Year
St. John’s University makes a once unattainable prospect—the opportunity to travel, learn, work and serve around the world—a reality for its students. This January, students from St. John's Staten Island campus spent a week studying abroad in Rome, Italy with support from the Vice Provost International Fellowship Program. Vice Provost Fellows started their “Politics of the European Union” course with Dr. Azzedine Layachi, Professor of Government and Politics, and paid only a $500 program fee and their airfare.