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St. John's Alumna grateful for the education she received.

Reflecting upon her two decades-long career in the largest media market in the country, Liz Faublas ’91SVC credits St. John’s for teaching her the “art of communication.” The Brooklyn, NY, native is the solo anchor of Currents News, a half-hour evening news broadcast dedicated to reporting from the perspective of the Catholic faith.

Liz Faublas ’91SVC The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies

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“When I reflect upon the many stories I have covered over the years, I am continually grateful for the education I received at St. John’s—the place that truly set my career in motion,” said Ms. Faublas. As an undergraduate studying Communication Arts and Business, she honed her communication skills as a member of the Television Club and as a champion competitor on the Speech and Debate team. She credits the skillset she relies upon today to her Speech and Debate coach, the late James J. Hall, Sr. “Professor Hall was the most influential faculty mentor I encountered during my student years,” Ms. Faublas said. “He taught me to speak up, speak out, and speak well. Most importantly, he cultivated my love of news and helped me understand that there is power in the art of communication.”

St. John's Alumnus Carvens Lissaint ’14CPS

Carvens Lissaint ’14CPS

Taking to the stage eight times weekly at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, Carvens Lissaint ’14CPS plays George Washington in the international smash hit Hamilton. It was only a few years ago that he was pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree in Dramatic Arts, Film and Television at St. John’s University.

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