Announcements

March 30, 2021

Commencement 2021 update

As the conclusion of the spring semester approaches, I write to share with you the planning process for this year’s Commencement Ceremonies. Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, University personnel have explored and examined a wide...

March 19, 2021

A Message from the President

One of the most alarming and disturbing outgrowths of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a surge of hate crimes, bias incidents, acts of racism, and bullying directed against the Asian community throughout the United States. Especially during the...

March 17, 2021

Recap of the March 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting

In the spirit of information-sharing and with a commitment to fostering openness among the St. John’s University community, we are pleased to share some of the topics, highlights, and action items discussed at the most recent meeting of the Board of...

March 15, 2021

Planning for the Fall 2021 Semester

As we mark the first anniversary since the rapid expansion of COVID-19 forced St. John’s University and the entire higher education community to transition to remote activities, we pause to reflect upon all that the experiences of the last 12 months...

February 01, 2021

2021 James and Eileen Christmas Business Plan Competition

The 2021 James and Eileen Christmas Business Plan Competition will be held on Thursday, April 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. virtually on Microsoft Teams at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business . This year’s top prize for a 15-page business plan is $5,000...

September 30, 2020

International Wrongful Convictions Day Event

Please Join Us! International Wrongful Convictions Day Event When Wrongful Conviction Visits Law Enforcement When: October 2, 2020 at 6pm Where : WebEx Click here to learn more about the event and our presenters!

September 15, 2020

Don’t Cancel That Class Program for Fall 2020

Leadership Development at St. John’s University is offering its services to all faculty members through the Don’t Cancel That Class (DCTC) program. If you must miss a class due to personal or professional obligations, and you cannot find another...

June 10, 2020

Retirement of President Gempesaw

Earlier today, Dr. Gempesaw shared with you the decision he has made, after a 35-year academic career, and with his current contract scheduled to conclude in June 2021, to retire as the 17th President of St. John’s University. As Dr. Gempesaw noted...