The Johnnies Blog
My Grandfather, One-Quarter of the Greensboro Four
On February 1, 1960, four African American first-year students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) courageously took seats at a “White only” F.W. Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, NC. This seemingly small act of defiance in the South sparked similar protests for racial equality and civil disobedience across the United States.
Four Influential Black Alumni Who Make St. John’s Proud
Over the past 150+ years, St. John’s University has been part of the academic journey for many influential figures and pioneers.
Best Undergraduate Degrees for Pursuing an M.S. in Neuroscience
Deciding which master’s degree to pursue can feel daunting.
Industry-Ready Skills You Gain by Earning an M.B.A. (That Recruiters Love)
An M.B.A., or a Master of Business Administration, is more than just an advanced degree. It gives you skills that you can strategically use to take your career to new heights.
Four Debt-Free Ways to Pay for Graduate School
We often hear about the rising costs of student debt and tuition fees, but fortunately, there are options to fund your graduate program—including a few that don’t require a student loan.
Becoming Jas '21TCB, '22MBA
As a first-year student, Jasmine Batacan arrived at St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus ready to welcome any opportunity—and she shows no signs of stopping after recently graduating. As an undergraduate, she was involved in the fashion club Red House and the Executive-in-Residence Program, and served as a Resident Assistant. She has used all of her platforms and creativity to mentor and inspire people to allow their light to shine. Although her story is just getting started, take a moment to read below how she created her own Johnnies experience, and stop by her art page on Instagram, @the.studio.73!
Striving for Excellence as a Servant Student Leader
For Joben Santos ’22TCB, college was his opportunity to give back and be the change he desires in the world. At The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, which he refers to with a playful wink as The “Joben” College of Business, he educated and taught his fellow Johnnies how to serve their communities.
