Greg Aguirre ’03TCB began his journey to entrepreneurial success in the classrooms of St. John’s University. More than two decades supporting small businesses has given Mr. Aguirre a unique perspective on entrepreneurship. His advice to the next generation of St. John’s small-business leaders: Heed the lessons you learned at the University—and it does help to have a short memory.
A native of Staten Island, NY, Maria Tychi-Kefalas ’83CBA chose to attend St. John’s University as a Management major because she wanted to stay close to home.
A native of Guilford, CT, Mr. Musto was interested in attending St. John’s since high school. “When I began my search for graduate schools in 2011, I wanted a school with a strong international M.B.A. program, and St. John’s was immediately at the top of the list.”
When John Marchi ’13TCB launched his college career, he had no doubt that he would honor the legacy of his family by becoming a third-generation Johnny. “St. John’s has been a household name for...
By the time Martin Wilson ’77CBA arrived at St. John’s University, he already had a deep attachment to the institution. His father, Martin J. Wilson, Jr. ’52CBA, and several other family members had...
I transferred to St. John’s from a public university in New Jersey. I had always attended Catholic schools, and I missed having a Catholic-based education and a smaller learning environment. I learned very quickly that being at a big school was not a great fit for me.
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...
For A. Andrea Licari-LaGrassa, D.P.S. ’72CBA, ’73MBA, travel, scholarship, and community service are among her most defining characteristics. A Professor of Administration and Economics in The Lesley...
Twenty years after graduation, Sandy Strk ’01TCB, ’04MBA still exhibits sincere enthusiasm for her St. John’s University experience. “The lessons I learned, the preparation I received, and the friends...
When Joseph Kelly ’19TCB was preparing for his first day on the job at LPL Financial a few weeks after graduating from The Peter J. Tobin College of Business in May 2019, he had a Yogi Berra moment: that “it’s déjà vu all over again” feeling, as the late, great Yankees catcher famously quipped.