Martin A. Mbugua ’95SVC, ’06G
For Martin A. Mbugua ’95SVC, ’06G, major accomplishments in his professional life have flowed from St. John’s University. A member of the Board of Governors who will become a Trustee later this year...
Aaron A. Tolson ’97SVC
As a high school track star who ranked nationally in the top 10 for the 100-meter dash, Aaron A. Tolson ’97SVC was in the coveted position of being offered full athletic scholarships from seven universities, including St. John’s.
Alumna Works “In the Gray Area” to Support Incarcerated Youth
“The intersection of these two fields prepared me for the work I do now, which is about individuals who are involved in systems,” she said. “It’s also about how systems can fail an individual, leading...
Biology Alum Continues Research Collaboration
“We are always coming up with all of these ideas and projects when we ‘talk science,’” said Dr. Cabarcas-Petroski of the ongoing collaboration with Dr. Schramm. Recently, Drs. Cabarcas-Petroski and...
Irene Bozzi Caccavallo ’75CBA
As St. John’s University celebrates its 150th anniversary, Irene Bozzi Caccavallo ’75CBA reflects on another seminal birthday for her alma mater. She was a high school junior in 1970, exploring local...
Psychology Alumni Develops “Athletic Intelligence” Test
While a graduate student at St. John’s University, Dr. Bowman focused his dissertation research on the admissions process in graduate psychology programs. Because psychologists require advanced...
Jonathan Scheiman, Ph.D. ’03C
With the heart of a champion and an incomparable intellect, former Red Storm guard Jonathan Scheiman, Ph.D. ’03C is the driving force behind a biotech startup that is at the crossroads of science and...
Biology Alum Is Committed to Remedying Health Disparities
Amid several medical school acceptances, Ms. Payano chose Albert Einstein because it most aligns with her personal mission of serving the underserved and remedying disparities in healthcare. While a...
Otoja Abit ’08CPS
As a walk-on for the St. John’s University Men’s Basketball Team, Otoja Abit ’08CPS quickly realized the importance of teamwork—which is serving him well now as he pursues an acting and directing...
Criminology & Justice Alum Serves as Restorative Justice Coordinator
Through the COVID-19 pandemic and unrest following the killing of George Floyd, Mr. Santos has reflected on anti-racism in education, and the role of educators in dismantling white supremacy. “If we...
Evan Gardner ’20GCCPS
For his master’s thesis in International Communication, Mr. Gardner crafted a documentary that not only charts his life with apraxia, but also the experiences of others—all done to draw attention to a relatively unknown condition. The film, Finding Our Voice, shares the many success stories of people diagnosed with apraxia and the resources at their disposal.