Michael Benjamin ’16C, ’17G
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.
Albert Bateh ’16TCB
Creativity can lead people on paths that others rarely consider, according to Albert Bateh. “I have always preferred the less conventional approach to solving problems,” he said.
Alicia Villafana
Ever since she arrived at St. John’s, Alicia Villafana, a native of Deer Park, NY, wanted to break out of her comfort zone. Living on campus and experiencing the University’s metropolitan character prepared the Management major to truly expand her horizons by studying abroad.
Ryan Gilbert ’11CPS, ’14MBA
Ryan Gilbert is confident that studying in the Sport Management program at St. John’s University led him to where he is now.
Elizabeth Simun-Janson ’12TCB
While some undergraduates find it challenging to discover an area of study that truly speaks to them, as a student in The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, Elizabeth Simun-Janson found it difficult to choose just one.
Mary Tarawally ’18TCB, '19MBA
"Wherever my work leads me, I want to continue to help those in need—to always give back."
Thomas Berman ‘12MBA
Berman’s belief in doing rather than dreaming was the impetus behind the launch of his new startup company, DraftingSleepers.com: The Social Network for Fantasy Sports.
Elisa Sciortino ‘07TCB, ‘12MBA
After earning her bachelor’s degree in marketing from St. John’s University, Elisa Sciortino was working as a local bank supervisor when the financial crisis hit. “I knew it was time to return to St. John’s,” she said. “I was being inundated with questions about the state of the banking industry, so I decided to delve deeper into the field.”
Focusing on Fairness, Distinguished Chair Prepares Insurance Leaders of Tomorrow
Though he was in the midst of a rewarding, 21-year career in higher education at a midwestern university, Mark Browne, Ph.D., didn’t think twice about accepting an invitation to become part of St. John’s faculty.
Humanity Is the Focus for New Tobin Professor
Timothy Keiningham, Ph.D., is ready to rock and roll—but not in the way he originally intended. At one time, Dr. Keiningham dreamed of playing guitar in a rock band to sold-out crowds. Today, the New York Times bestselling author is delighted to serve as the new J. Donald Kennedy Endowed Chair in E-Commerce and Associate Professor in The Peter J. Tobin College of Business.
Fulbright Scholar Focuses on Research
Aminath Zumra, a Fulbright Scholar from Maldives, had no misgivings when it was time to select a university for her graduate work: St. John’s was at the top of her list.