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Anjelica Mantikas '18 Advocates for Brothers Seeking Refuge from Gang Violence
When she stepped into the Queens Family Courtroom last week for the long-awaited hearing, rising 3L Anjelica Mantikas knew that the stakes were incredibly high.
Seeking a Cure for ALS, Biological Sciences Professor Earns NIH Grant
Just two years after joining the faculty of St. John’s University, Wan Seok Yang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, is making his mark, having earned his first National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant for research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
St. John’s Fulbright Recipient Looks Forward to New Experiences
Michael Benjamin ’16C, ’17G was a commuter student at St. John’s. Though he enjoyed spending his days on campus and evenings at home, he was eager to begin a new academic experience this summer—living and learning in a rural district of the Slovak Republic.
St. John’s Doctoral Students to Participate in Science Alliance Leadership Training (SALT) at New York Academy of Sciences in Manhattan
St. John’s University students, Siddharth Sunilkumar, Natalie N. Orie, and Trudi Denoon, have been selected to participate in the Science Alliance Leadership Training (SALT) at the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) in Manhattan this summer.
SJU and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Enter New Collaboration
At a signing ceremony held at St. John’s University’s Queens campus, the University, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens entered into an agreement to explore new opportunities to collaborate in health care services, community wellness, academic programs, research efforts, and educational endeavors between the two long-serving metropolitan institutions. The two institutions have already collaborated on areas of sports medicine and public health awareness, and are expanding the partnership to better serve the Queens community.
History Department Recognized for Career Diversity
St. John’s University’s doctoral program in World History was recognized by the American Historical Association (AHA) as part of its Career Diversity for Historians initiative. Four faculty members from SJU: Associate Professor and History Graduate Director Nerina Rustomji, Ph.D.; Professor and Chair Dolores Augustine, Ph.D.; Associate Professor Lara Vapnek, Ph.D.; and Associate Professor Kristin Szylvian, Ph.D. will join faculty members from 36 other history departments around the United States to discuss emerging models for preparing doctoral students for a diverse range of careers and to share resources for integrating career diversity into graduate curricula.
Law School Prep Program Student Brittany Butler Pursues Her Dream of Advocating for At-Risk Youth
Hofstra Law Professor Akilah Folami helped to launch the Summer 2017 Ron Brown Prep Program with a riveting luncheon series talk
Marketing Professor Keiningham Honored with Highest Academic Award in Service Research
Timothy L. Keiningham of the Peter J. Tobin College of Business is the recipient of the American Marketing Association’s 2017 Christopher Lovelock Career Contributions to the Services Discipline Award.
The McCallen Society and Students Enjoy A Bronx Tale: The New Musical
Approximately 40 McCallen members, students, and alumni enjoyed the much-anticipated musi-cal, which is directed by Robert De Niro and written by Chazz Palminteri—who appeared to-gether in the original movie.
Distinguished Alumni Return for Homecoming Weekend 2017
As part of the Second Annual Grand Alumni Homecoming Weekend, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences held an Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception